There are several places where you can enjoy launch trips in Uganda. Also known as boat cruises, this adventure activity also offers travelers a relaxing way to explore Uganda’s interesting scenery, flora and fauna. Here are the top places where to enjoy boat cruises in Uganda;
At the source of the River Nile
The Source of the Nile offers various ways to enjoy boat cruises. You can enjoy local boat canoeing or opt for modern jet boating. A cruise along the Nile in Jinja is one of the most thrilling water sports that takes you through the magical waters of the mighty River Nile. Jet boating is such an exhilarating experience that takes you through wild rapid. The River Nile is popular as one of the longest rivers on the planet and has its source at Jinja eastern Uganda. It starts from the northeastern part of Africa and flows to adjacent areas astride equator down to safari desert till finally it empties its water to Mediterranean Sea. It stretches up to about 6696 kilometers and flows through 9 countries-Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Kenya, Egypt, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan and others
Murchison Falls National Park
A boat cruise or launch trip in Murchison Falls National Park takes you from Paraa to the bottom of the Nile. It is conducted both in the morning and afternoon at 2:00pm and lasts for about 2 to 3 hours. This area is perfect for you to views birds including the bee-eaters, kingfishers and others. A boat ride along the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park gets you a chance to also have magnificent view over one of the world’s powerful waterfall-Murchison falls. You can embark on a hike to the top of falls where you will be amazed by the powerful roar of this natural wonder.
Kazinga channel at Queen Elizabeth National Park
While at Queen Elizabeth National Park, boat cruise safaris take you through Kazinga channel. It offers you a chance to catch a glimpse at huge concentration of hippos, basking crocodiles, water birds as well as several elephants, buffaloes and many others. This channel stretches up to 40 kilometers and joins the scenic Lake George and Lake Edward. A boat cruise along this channel takes you about 2 to 3 hours and you can embark on morning trip or afternoon.
Lake Mburo National Park
A visit to Lake Mburo National Park also gets you a chance to embark on a boat ride via the scenic Lake Mburo. This thrilling water sport rewards you with amazing sights at varied aquatic species like crocodiles, hippos, water birds (including the blue headed weavers, African fish eagles and rufous long tailed starlings, pied kingfishers, cormorants, Hammerkop, herons, shoebill, pelicans and many others) and antelopes which roam around the lake shores. Besides, it gets you best of this park’s spectacular flora which equally adds on your experience in this particular part of Uganda.
In conclusion, if there is that one loveliest water sport experience you need to take part then it is boat/launch cruise. It is a rewarding experience that gets you the best encounters over most aquatic species.