Best options for crossing Lake Victoria by ferry
I'm looking for the best option for crossing lake Victoria between Uganda (Entebbe) and Kenya (Kisumu) in either direction.
Before anyone suggest earthwise I have attempted calling them (number not found) and have emailed them, and as yet no reply.
My criteria for best is:
- Reliable (runs to a regular schedule, but I'll settle for running)
- Safe (details of safety equipment and recent mishap record)
- Cost
Best Answer
I have no reliable information, but I'll post this anyway as an answer until someone finds reliable sources.
The traditional Lake Victoria ferries were discontinued in the mid-2000s after a series of accidents. The Ugandan government announced that it would bring in a replacement service but nothing came of that. Earthwise operates one ferry out of Uganda with two more to come, but they do not serve Kisumu.
It seems that there is no current ferry service between Kisumu and Entebbe.
Pictures about "Best options for crossing Lake Victoria by ferry"
How long does it take to cross Lake Victoria?
Typical journey times were 13 hours between Port Bell in Uganda and Kisumu in Kenya, and 19 hours between Port Bell and Mwanza in Tanzania.Can you sail across Lake Victoria?
Last week, that journey came to an end as the 10-metre long vessel pulled into Mwanza, Tanzania, the last stop on a three-country, 850-kilometre voyage across Lake Victoria.Is Lake Victoria worth visiting?
It's one of the greatest lakes in the world and is renowned for its spectacular beauty, lush tropical islands and beautiful beachside hotels and resorts. There are over 200 fish species in Lake Victoria which makes it a sought-after destination for a fishing tour in Africa.Can you swim in Lake Victoria?
Many people would just never swim in Lake Victoria or the River Nile but my tips to avoid Bilharzia are: Swim from a boat or pontoon, or at least in an area away from the reed beds where the Bilharzia snail's larvae hatch. It's these larvae that get into your bloodstream and make you ill.4 in a 4x4- Episode 33- Crossing Lake Victoria
More answers regarding best options for crossing Lake Victoria by ferry
Answer 2
As of 11/2016 no international ferries are crossing Lake Victoria and it is actually illegal to take a commercial boat into Tanzania from Kenya. A few sites claim they have ferries but none are actually running. I'll be circumnavigating the lake again in march 2017 and will check again.
Earthwise are not a real company as best as I can tell. They are always about to have a ferry and have investors but never have a ferry.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Gu Bra, Pixabay, Chait Goli, Chait Goli