9 Days Uganda Fishing Trip. Lake Victoria, River Nile & Lake Albert

This Uganda fishing trip takes you to enjoy the best freshwater fishing in all of Africa. You will fish in Lake Victoria, along the Nile River and in Lake Albert - for some heavy fishes.
Duration
9 Days
Destination
Uganda
Travellers
2+
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This Uganda fishing trip takes you to enjoy the best freshwater fishing in all of Africa. You will fish in Lake Victoria, along the Nile River and in Lake Albert - for some heavy fishes.

What's included

Destination
Departure Location
Entebbe International Airport
Return Location
Entebbe International Airport
Price includes
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Ground transportation in 4WD safari car
  • Meals indicated in the itinerary
  • Park / Activity Fees
Price does not include
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa fees

This Uganda fishing trip takes you to enjoy the best freshwater fishing in all of Africa. You will fish in Lake Victoria – Africa’s biggest lake, along the Nile River and in Lake Albert – all of which will give you ample opportunities to catch and release some amazing fishes.

Along with fishing, you will get a chance to enjoy some wildlife experiences in Uganda’s protected areas with animals such as rhinos, giraffes, elephants, lions, hippos and much more. This balance will make elevate your experience in Uganda, making it a fulfilling and unforgettable adventure

This trip will offer the opportunity to hook one of the world’s largest freshwater fish the Nile Perch. We have offered half and full-day excursions for “catch and release” of Nile Perch.

Most of the Nile perch caught often weighs between 5 and 25 kilograms (11 to 55 lbs) but heavier fish is also possible in some spots. The main method of fishing is trolling with lures and fishing happens all year round.

Our experience ensures we know the best spots, and methods and also have experienced and knowledgeable skippers.

Look through the detailed tour plan to get a full idea of how such a trip could work for you, and then talk to us about arranging this or similar safari package for you. Keep in mind that all our safari packages are completely customizable and can be tailored to meet your wishes, schedule, group size and budget.

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Day 1:

Arrival in Entebbe, Welcome to Uganda

Today you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport and your safari guide will be ready to welcome you to Uganda. Depending on your time of arrival, you may have time for an optional city tour of Entebbe town.

Entebbe is one of Uganda's oldest towns with old buildings and monuments as well as fun places like the beach, fish market, reptiles village and botanical gardens. If you have enough time, you can check out some of these places and then go back at your lodge for your first night in Uganda.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Papyrus Guest House
  • Midrange: Boma Guest House
  • Luxury: Hotel No. 5

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2:

Lake Victoria

Transfer to Lake Victoria. Full-day fishing adventure targeting Nile perch and tilapia.

Fishing is done around local islands about 45 minutes by boat from Entebbe town. The actual fishing areas will depend upon the weather and how the fish a behaving on a given day. At certain times of the year the lake can be very rough with large swells so we tend to utilize the sheltered bays for sport fishing.

Lunch box on the boat, and evening return to the hotel.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Papyrus Guest House
  • Midrange: Boma Guest House
  • Luxury: Hotel No. 5

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Lake Victoria

Another full-day of fishing on Lake Victoria. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and abundant bird life and you catch more fish.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Papyrus Guest House
  • Midrange: Boma Guest House
  • Luxury: Hotel No. 5

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Driving to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary will take around 3 hours, and this is where you will enjoy a walking safari with rhinos. The sanctuary was established to reintroduce rhinos in Uganda's wild areas - and give them a truly wild ecosystem where they roam free.

After seeing the rhinos, you will continue to the nearby Masindi town for lunch, and then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.

You will reach Murchison Falls with enough time to visit the top of the falls and enjoy the golden hour. Here you will get to see the waters of the Nile as they squeeze through a narrow 7-metre gap to produce the world's strongest falls. You will be feeling the strength of the falls from under your feet.

After your first moment with the falls and some photography, you will go to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
  • Luxury: Bakers’ Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:

Fishing on the Nile River

Your first day in Murchison Falls NP will be a full-day of fishing on the Nile River, below the Murchison Falls.

Target species include Nile perch and catfish. 

Accommodation

  • Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
  • Luxury: Bakers’ Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:

Fishing and Wildlife viewing Game Drive

On this day, you will go fishing in the morning and enjoy a classic African safari in the evening.

During the game drive, you will see many animals, such as giraffes, antelopes, lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos and hundreds of bird species.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge
  • Midrange: Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
  • Luxury: Bakers’ Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:

Transfer to Lake Albert

After breakfast transfer to a fishing lodge on Lake Albert. Lunch and afternoon fishing on Lake Albert. 

Accommodation

  • Lake Albert Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8:

Lake Albert

Full-day fishing on Lake Albert, targeting Nile perch, catfish, and tiger fish.

Accommodation

  • Lake Albert Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9:

Return to Entebbe

After breakfast transfer to Entebbe with lunch en-route.

Evening departure from Entebbe International Airport.

End of the fishing trip.

Accommodation

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Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, -

Packing Recommendation

Here are some general safari packing recommendations to consider. Your agreed itinerary will have recommendations based on your trip and schedule.

  • Lightweight rain poncho
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Sturdy hiking shoes
  • Waterproof trousers
  • gardening-type gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Wide brim hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera with extra batteries and cards
  • Your regular medication
  • Phone/gadget chargers

Visas for Uganda or Rwanda

Both Rwanda and Uganda have simple to use online visa self-service portals where you can apply and get your visa in a few days. Here are the full articles to guide you about visas.

Best time to visit Uganda or Rwanda

For most people, it is more pleasant and enjoyable to visit Uganda or Rwanda during the dry season months (June to September and December to February). The general climate is warm and sunny all year round, and you can visit at any time of the year.

If you don't enjoy crowds, the shoulder seasons are ideal since the tourist numbers are lower and the attractions are more intimate to explore.

General Safety. Is its safe to visit?

Both Uganda and Rwanda are very safe countries to visit and live in. They are some of Africa's most visited countries and hailed for the friendly locals and warm welcoming smiles.

If you have any safety concerns or specifics your are worried about, simply reach out to us and we'll do everything to help you.

Why Choose Exclusive African Safaris

We are a full service Destination Management Company started and operating in Uganda since 2008. In more than 15 years, we have served guests from all parts of the world and helped them to enjoy wonderful experiences of the wild places, cultures and people in Uganda and Rwanda.

Choosing Exclusive African Safaris, is choosing to go with a trusted company whose wide network, experienced guides and staff will make sure that your safari experience is all that you wanted - and more.

Customizing your safari experience

All our safari packages can be customized and personalized to fit your budget, preferences and schedule. You can start the process through an already existing safari which is speaking to you - but not quite fully, and we shall tailor that trip to your wishes.

You can also directly reach out for us and request for a custom safari, and we shall work closely with you, start from scratch and build a safari that is 100% you.

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Our safaris offer great value for your money – while being good for people and planet.

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9 Days Uganda Fishing Trip. Lake Victoria, River Nile & Lake Albert

Duration
9 Days
Destination
Uganda
Travellers
2+



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