Boat Safari Educational Tour
Kalangala Island (Ssese Islands) Educational Experience
UGX 450,000 per student
This professionally curated four-day educational boat safari to Kalangala Island, part of the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria, offers learners a rare opportunity to explore island ecosystems, inland water transport, tourism development, biodiversity conservation, and community livelihoods. Blending geography, environmental studies, economics, and cultural learning, the tour provides immersive field experiences through guided island exploration, boat cruising, and structured educational discussions. The program is ideal for upper primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.
Four-Day Schedule & Educational Itinerary
Day 1: Journey to the Islands
- Road travel from Kampala via Entebbe, learning about urban geography and lakeshore settlements.
- Ferry crossing to Kalangala – study inland water transport systems, ferry operations, and Lake Victoria navigation.
Day 2: Inland Island Tour
- Palm Oil Plantation Tour – learn plantation agriculture, agro-processing, and land use.
- Watch Tower Visit – island landscape viewing and environmental observation.
- Fishing Village Experience – study fishing livelihoods, lake economies, and community life.
- Visits to a local shrine, white sand beaches, and Pelican Beach for cultural and recreational learning.
Day 3: Island & Boat Safari
- Boat Cruise around surrounding islands – practical study of island geography and lake ecosystems.
- Bird Watching Activities – biodiversity observation and species identification.
- Lake Victoria Exploration – discussions on freshwater ecosystems and conservation.
Day 4: Return & Geography Stop
- Travel back to Kampala via Masaka, reviewing regional geography.
- Equator Stopover – geography lesson, demonstrations, and educational photo session.
TOUR PRICE
UGX 450,000
Per Student · Four Days / Three Nights
Travel Lite Package – What’s Included
- Educational tour planning and itinerary structuring
- Advance ferry and accommodation coordination
- Standard, safe school transport and boat transfers
- Professional tour guiding and student supervision
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per program schedule
- All site entry fees and island activity arrangements
- Comprehensive tour coordination from departure to return
Discounts & Flexibility
- Discounts available for large student groups
- Itinerary can be customised to curriculum needs, age group, and budget
Additional Charges
- Secondary / Post-Secondary One-Day Tours:
- Add UGX 10,000 to Travel Lite
- Add UGX 20,000 to Discovery Plus
- Secondary / Post-Secondary Overnight Tours:
- Add UGX 15,000 per day to Travel Lite
- Add UGX 40,000 per day to Discovery Plus
- Itanda Falls (Jinja): + UGX 5,000
