Lake Victoria

Expansive expeditions

Lake Victoria Safaris

Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Baikal the lake was renamed Lake Victoria after Queen Victoria by the explorer John Hanning Speke, the first British to document it. The lake borders Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, this expansive body of water stretches into the horizon and appears more like a sea than a lake. The lake is characterized by calm waves punctuated by many small, lush islands that play host to a rich variety of wildlife. A perfect place to while away relaxed evenings as the red African sun sinks out of view, Lake Victoria is as interesting as it is healing. Lake Victoria covers a huge area of 26,600 square miles and has a shoreline that runs for over 18000 around three countries.

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Destination Highlights

Bird Watching. This lake has a variety of bird species, which makes it a great place to go for bird watching
Visiting Rubondo island National park for chimpanzees. Did you know that chimpanzees are found on one of Victoria’s islands? Yep, Rubondo Island is home to these stunning primates, the chimpanzees.
Mwanza City. Lake Victoria borders Tanzania’s East African neighbors Uganda to the northwest, and Kenya to the northeast. Mwanza is the canter of the Sukuma, the largest tribe in Tanzania.
Fishing safaris at Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria offers the opportunity for hooking one of the world’s largest freshwater fish the Nile Perch.

Sample itineraries

Lake Victoria

Discover thrilling wildlife, from bucket-list trips to soul-stirring getaways, let these itineraries inspire your next escape.
10 days

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10 Days Best Ndutu Migration safari

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