When most think of Africa, they
conjure up images of dry dusty plains wand hungry children, but Uganda doesn't
exactly suffer from a lack of rainfall and is awash with lakes some of which were formed when running lava from active volcanoes back in time blocked the courses of rivers whilst others, according to traditional Ugandan beliefs, were created by the gods in retaliation for supposed misdemeanours. Some, like Lake Albert, are part
of chain of lakes in the Albertine Rift (the western branch of the East African
Rift) that were created as a result of on-going tectonic movement that is
gradually splitting the Somali Plate away from the rest of the African continent
which some scientists have concluded will eventually form a new smaller African
continent split from mainland Africa.
The lakes in Uganda provide not only tourist attractions but also provide a living for many of
those in Uganda who live on their shores for fishing and other pursuits. Most have boat trips which can be undertaken without great expense and
the best have island resorts on them where you can feast on a better than (probably) expected meal!
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As yet largely uncommercialised,
Western Uganda has many tourist
attractions for the explorer to visit.
As well as the main tourist attractions
there are many other activities
to enjoy in Western Uganda.
A guide to the main towns in and
around Western Uganda, where to stay,
eat and things to see and do.
A comprehensive guide to the best
places to stay when visiting Western
Uganda from hotels to camp sites.