Uganda is globally known by many as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ – as it was christened by Sir Winston Churchill after him discovering the greatness and beauty of this small but amazing country, and it can best be explored by a hired car from any qualified rental operator like Car Rental Uganda. The only challenge after hiring a car comes when deciding on where to go as the country is brim-full of adventurous places that are worthy a visit though it will also depend on your own desires on what you want to see.

However, there are some vital places that you should not leave Uganda minus visiting, such as; the Ssese islands. The Ssese islands are an archipelago of 84 idyllic islands in the north western part of Lake Victoria. Embarking on a one-way journey in your hire car? Let your beloved operator know your destination in advance and the staff will ensure that your rental vehicle drop-off is seamless, wherever you decide to meet.

Before even heading to the Ssese islands and since Uganda is full of mesmerizing things to discover, you can first immerse yourself in the heritage of its historic city (Kampala), discover stunning coastlines, and uncover the remarkable national parks of Uganda. Don’t leave without taking an afternoon tea at a village tea shop, or feasting on fish and chips at a lakeside (beach) eatery.

Ssese Islands

The best words to describe Ssese islands may seem to be out of this planet (earth) but at least you should know that everything you need to experience on your leisure and luxury trip is in the Ssese islands – above the extraordinary!!

The Ssese islands are genuinely a paradise and if you are a holiday maker in Uganda, this is the best place to be. The islands are set on the mighty Lake Victoria – Africa’s largest and world’s second.

From Kampala, there are about 95.8 kilometres to access the islands and you will access them via Kasenyi and Nakiwogo landing sites in Entebbe, central Uganda. You will go with your hired car but its services will of course end at the landing sites and you will board with it on either a ship or a ferry up to the mighty Ssese islands where it’s (car’s) operations will again resuscitate.

The view of Ssese is breath-taking and its beauty is marvelous, hence exploring Ssese with your hired car is very interesting and exhilarating. The islands are the ideal holiday spot for a getaway as there are beautiful sandy beaches and palms, exotic plants, flowers and trees, and the people at the islands are really friendly as the entire Ugandans are.

On your adventure to Uganda, it is really a world-class decision to end your trip relaxing on these paradisiacal islands. Apart from the magnificent sandy beaches, in the tropical forests of the islands there are various attractions including; several primates like chimpanzees and monkeys, and Sitatunga, well as the birders you are also settled in the ideal destination.

All is said about Ssese but you cannot divulge its brilliance just by talking and writing unless when you decide to visit it and evidence it by your own!!! However, among the most interesting activities at the islands include fishing, boat cruises, swimming and relaxing on the sandy beaches, and of course community visits, where you will interact and learn more about the local people and the Ssese islands in details.

Best hotels (accommodations) in Ssese

Heading to Ssese islands, in most cases, it is a leisure holiday whereby you don’t want to think of any hurdle in this world. And in so being, don’t expect to enjoy to the fullest at day time and in the night you are in misery as the islands have perfect places for night eat-outs and revelers but also the hotels where to spend the night are charming, and these include; Ssese Island Beach Hotel, Kalangala Pearl Beach Resort, Victoria Forest Resort, Panorama Cottages, Philo Leisure Gardens, Mirembe Resort, Pearl Gardens Beach, Pelican Beach Hotel, Brovad Sands Lodge, and Ssese Habitat Resort, among others.