Things to do at Lake Nabugabo
Activities you can arrange during your stay at Nabugabo Holiday Center, on the eastern shore of Lake Nabugabo near Masaka. Add them when you book or ask the front desk on arrival; conditions and availability vary with the weather.
| Activity | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Canoeing – Traditional dugout canoes, alone or with a guide. | 2 hours | UGX 45,000 per canoe (2 hours) |
| Birding Walk – A guided walk along the shoreline and into the papyrus; more than 200 bird species have been recorded here. Best before 8am; binoculars available to borrow. | 2-3 hours | UGX 60,000 per person |
| Village Walk – A walk with a local guide to the village, the market, the school and the old church. | 2 hours | UGX 50,000 per person |
| Sunset Boat Cruise – A motorised wooden boat leaving at 5:30pm and back by 7pm. | 1.5 hours | UGX 120,000 per person |
| Tilapia Fishing – Join the morning fishing run from 5 to 7am; your catch goes to lunch. Gumboots provided. | 2 hours | UGX 90,000 per person |
| Craft & Cook – Learn to cook Luwombo, a Ugandan banana-leaf dish, with the cook. | 3 hours | UGX 40,000 per person |
| Guided Lake Time – Time by the shoreline with a guide nearby; ask the front desk about current conditions. | 1 hour | UGX 25,000 per person |
| Private Firepit Dinner – The supper set menu served at your own firepit by the lake. Book 24 hours ahead. | 2 hours | UGX 75,000 per person (set menu) |
About Lake Nabugabo
Lake Nabugabo is a small lake of about 16 square kilometres near Masaka, separated from Lake Victoria by a narrow strip of land. It is shallow, with an average depth under four metres, and is known for its quiet water and birdlife. The center's grounds run about 400 metres from the road to the water through 32 acres of old forest, lawns and kitchen garden.