Lake Victoria
This is Africa’s largest lake shared by three countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The Lake was named after Queen Victoria by a British Explorer called John Speke in 1858. Lake Victoria receives its water mainly from thousands of small streams like the Kagera River and Rainfall.
There are a number of Islands located on Lake Victoria and the most common ones are the Ssese Islands. The Ssese Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria in Uganda. The Ssese Islands, listed among the world’s best secret Islands by Lonely Planet are a well-known destination for Ugandans for its beauty, affordability and ease of access. And on top of that amazing sunrises, sunsets and Holiday weather all-year long.
Also found on Lake Victoria is the Ngamba Island where the Chimpanzee Sanctuary is located.