Lake Albert Travel Guide: Top Sights in Uganda, Tours & Travel Advice

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Lake Albert- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Uganda; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Lake Albert, straddling the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the northernmost lake in the Great Rift Valley and a serene destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The lake's surroundings feature dramatic landscapes, including the towering Rwenzori Mountains to the south and the rugged Albertine escarpment to the west. Its tranquil waters are ideal for early morning or evening boat cruises, offering glimpses of rare wildlife like the shoebill stork along its marshy shorelines. Visitors can explore the Kabwoya and Semliki Wildlife Reserves nearby, where activities like guided nature walks, mountain biking, and quad biking provide close encounters with diverse animals and vibrant bird species. Lake Albert also serves as a peaceful retreat after adventures in places like Murchison Falls National Park or as a stop en route to Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Operators offering tours in Uganda

Attractions in Uganda

Bwindi

Murchison Falls National Park

4.8

Kidepo Valley National Park

4.6

Kibale National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

4.4

Lake Bunyonyi

4.2

Sipi Falls

4.2

Kampala

Reviews of Lake Albert

kiiza brian

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-21

It's a second largest lake in Uganda with good islands, shores and hot spring found in Hoima district. I harbors animals like hippos, crocodiles and different species of fish hence encouraging fishing and tourism as the economic activities taking place there.
Ahimbisibwe Charles Dicks

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-26

At the point where The Nile River joins and leaves Lake Albert. So spectacular. A lot of oil wells present Diverse, varieties of fish peculiar to this lake only are available. The silver and electric fish are among the specials The people around here are the Bagungu. Most spoken languages are: Rugungu, Alur, Runyoro, and Swahili. The people here rear animals and have a single place they grow food near Paraa. They do this to allow animals grace freely without hindrance. This is near Nebbi and DRC and they use a ferry to travel there. Uganda is Gold. For God and my Country
Stefan Friedrichsen

5
Reviewed: 2021-12-10

Great views towards blue mountains of DRC. Best seen from Kikonko Lodge. There are perfect places for mountain biking and birding.
Yumiko

3
Reviewed: 2021-10-07

Driving by the lake, we stopped in one of the oil plant which is being developed. It is a sobering experience as how human being could be so … anyways lake brought a clam sense of breezes. Local fishermen were very friendly! I met with a challenge of king horn cow when leaving a lake which brought me back to Ugandaness. I did not stay in a resort or tourist place so this review is just a food for thought on how we continue to extract natural resources from our beautiful earth.
Kiiza Wilson

1
Reviewed: 2020-08-10

Floods have rendered many people homeless. There is need for emergency response. The lake remains scenic