The ultimate Lake Kyoga | Mum And Dad Uganda Tours
The ultimate Lake Kyoga , Lake Kyoga is located in the north of Lake Victoria in central Uganda part of the African Great Lake System situated in the districts of soroto, Dokolo, Apac and Amulotar. it is the largest shallow lake in Uganda formed as a result of faulting with almost 1720 kilometers squared (660) square miles the lakes depth is approximately 5.7 meters
This stunning physical feature stands at an altitude of almost 1,033 meters above the sea level.
The bio-diversity of lake kyoga#The ultimate Lake Kyoga ,
The eco-system of Lake Kyoga is so rich with lush flora species namely hyppo grass, Cyperus papyrus, water lettuce, cattail surrounded by wetlands. Lake Kyoga comprises of numerous aquatic species with almost 60 haplochromine cichlid species and almost forty-six fish species such marbled lung fish, Tilapia, Mud fish, cat fish, silver fish some fish species have been introduced in to the lake such as Nile perch
Lake Kyoga is a place of safety to many numerous wildlife species such as Nile crocodile, hippotamius, Zebra, elephants, and a home to over 300 bird species such as parrots African fish eagle, fox weaver, shoebill stock, turaco among others
When best to visit
Lake Kyoga can be visited throughout the whole year however best visited during the dry season of the year that runs from January, February, March and December during this month’s tourists fully immerse themselves in the outdoor activities such as bird watching, nature walk among others, the best ways to reach there is by a car either on self drive or chauffeur
Attractions and activities at Lake Kyoga
Guests are granted with the opportunity to engage in to different activities while at the lake as well as visiting other nearby tourist’s attractions such as Nyero rock painting.
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bird watching
Lake Kyoga being a paradise of many bird species many bird lovers visit the place to have a memorable experience the activity is being led by a well knowledge tour guide.
During the activity Tourists will sight out different bird species such as parrots African fish eagle, fox weaver, shoebill stock, turaco among others you are reminded to carry your portable camera and a pair of binoculars for clear viewing of the birds in their haven.
- Fishing
Fishing is the major economic activity carried out at Lake Kyoga by the local people so on a visit tourists are granted with 
the chance to carry out sport fishing activity being led by well trained and experienced tour guide. guests are advised to always move with their fishing gears.
During the activity tourists will be able to catch some fish species like silver fish, cat fish, Nile perch fish, Tilapia fish, lung fish and many more hence a rewarding opportunity.
Community tour around Lake Kyoga
The surroundings of Lake Kyoga are occupied by different kinds of people who engage in to different economic activities such as fishing farming, charcoal burning, cattle rearing among others
On a visit to Lake Kyoga tourists are granted opportunity to visits different homesteads of local people paying a visit to their gardens and livestock farms as well as engaging in to interaction learning and knowing how they spend their day-to-day life styles.
Nyero rock paintings
The ultimate Lake Kyoga ,While at Lake Kyoga tourists are granted with the chance to visit Nyero Rock Painting this site was ranked as United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization in a year 1997 nestled almost twelve kilometers from the lake Kyoga.
The tour guides at the site ensures information to the guests by explaining the history of the place and takes visitors around the rocks.
Visitors expect to view almost forty unique numerous paintings on the rocks that really enrich the cultural identity of the people of Iteso Africa and Uganda as a whole, while at the top of Nyero Rock 6 you will be able to clearly view the surrounding country side.
After having a great exposure, the Iteso people entertain the visitors by performing their cultural dance and drama. Local people sell different souvenirs to tourists made out of local materials like baskets, mats, hats and many more hence enhancing the substantiable tourism and improving on the standards of living of locals.
Accommodation facilities near lake Kyoga
There are many accommodation facilities near Lake Kyoga as analyzed below
Soroti Hotel 2001
This adorable facility is situated with in Soroti approximately twenty-seven miles from Lake Kyoga ii comprises of nice-looking guestrooms with ensuite bathrooms the beds are fitted with mosquito nets nice beddings, television
Soroti Hotel 2001 offers car hire services and on-site bikes to clients with amenities such as security, free parking yard, laundry services, room service among others come and have a great overnight stay.
- Strikers Hotel
This accommodation facility is situated forty-four miles from Lake Kyoga it comprises of the wide range of rooms namely deluxe double rooms, single rooms that are nice looking with clean marble floor a good place to spend an overnight stay with a well-developed restaurant that delicious food stuff that comes with a continental breakfast. Their services are attainable at relatively affordable prices with hospitable service providers.
- Hursey resort
This accommodation facility has almost fifteen spacious ensuite guest rooms situated four kilometers out of the town off Moroto Road, there rooms comprise of nice beddings with fitted mosquito nets with television that help to kill the boredom in the room.
Hursey restaurant serves both local and international delicious meals like appetizing curries and grills with fish at relatively affordable prices and the service providers are so welcoming to visitors.
- Akalabai village stay
This accommodation facility is nested at Akalabai Village Stay approximately 60 kilometers south of Soroti and south of Kumi its 10 kilometers. comprising of adorable thatched cottages that depicts the traditional way how Iteso homes were constructed.
A variety of activities are being organized from this accommodation so it acts as a base for the arrangements in order for one to participate in the activities like story telling with the locals mainly with the village elders. Programs of visiting the cattle markets, walking safari and many mire
Akalabia Village Stay owns a well-established dining room where meals are enjoyed from, as well as at this place there is an ethnological museum visitors can pay a visit to this area and look around at different art pieces.
- Paxland hotel
This hotel comprises of almost twenty-three rooms located in the neat gardens about 1 kilometer from Soroti town along the Lira Road. They offer a variety of service at relatively affordable prices their ensuite rooms are so clean beds fitted with nets, hot shower Television and many more.
The security is tightly ensured with private parking come and have memorable night at this amazing hotel.