LAKE GEORGE COMMUNITY TOUR
Approximated in area at 240sqkm and 2.4km in depth, Lake George is a tiny and shallow lake Found in western African rift valley within Queen Elizabeth national park, this graben lake or rift valley lake is Being close to the lunar mountains (Mountain Rwenzori), this makes it well supplied with streams from this snow caped mountain. It is additionally supplied from certain tributaries from the North Eastern agricultural region.
Dura also from north eastern and Mpanga from the northern area are the main tributaries or inlets into Lake George. It also comes from river Mubuku from the mountain ranges of Rwenzori/ Mountains of the Moon and Nsonge, Rumi. How unfair and at the same time beautiful; Lake George only has one outflow, Lake Edward via the Kazinga waterway. This implies that this lake’s water level is mostly stable all year long.
At 914 meters above sea level, the water catchment region for Lake George falls inside the Rwenzori mountain range. Lake George gets two rainfall peak seasons to augment the tributaries they furnish. May and October bring rainfall with an average range of roughly 3mm – 194mm. Although Lake George’s water levels vary, these changes are rather small.
Lake George’s northern side features a length of a papyrus swamp. It’s a defined ramsar site wetland area. In Queen Elizabeth national Park, the Statunga Antelopes find suitable habitat in the swamp. Among the many birds and animals found in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the swamp is truly rich in fascinating species including the Shoe Bill bird under threat.
Fish like tilapia and herbivores, grass-eating wild animals, predominate on the verdant grasslands close to Lake George. Raw materials for the people near Lake George’s crafts activities come from the papyrus. One rich economic activity of Lake George is fishing. This is so because the fish have sufficient nourishment from the green algae found in water. You will know how the local fisherman flaunt their catch, the most mouthwatering fish on Earth. Although it is a hyperbole, you will discover where this pride originates when you have a taste of the Lake George fish.
Major islands on Lake George are Kankuranga, Irangara, and Akika. Following their net drop, fisherman use these islands for camping. After a scares catch, they also settle in Kanguranga Island.
One of the great settlements that hoarders Lake George is Kasoga. Lake Kyoga is the fishing area used by the Kasoga community. Among the Ramsar Sites in Hamukungu fishing community within Queen Elizabeth National Park is additionally
Rather than waiting long for your afternoon boat ride, you could try to visit this historic town with plenty of tourist attractions right there. Activities include the one hour canoeing experience on lake George, a community walk that can last for just two hours but very interesting as well as birding during the walk about 24 bird species are found with in this communities space. You can fix in your itinerary visiting Kasoga Community after your morning hour game drive.
Enjoyable activities at Kasoga Community Tour
Canoeing in Lake George entails visiting fishing locations where you can learn about marine activity in the local area. Additionally learn about the past of the islands on Lake George, including Irangara and Rubona. You will view many groups of hippos also called as schools in tourism jargon while riding the canoe, more closely than on the Mweya Boat Cruise. The fishermen will tour the finest places for fish breeding with you. On a clear day, there also the opportunity to glimpse the mountain Rwenzori Ranges from Lake George when canoeing. Furthermore on Lake George you will find Irangara Island and an opportunity to locate their nude fisherman sleeping following a poor catch night.
Sailing a canoe
Canoeing on Lake George; canoe racing and regatta
Canoe Competency
Ready for canoe racers
The first time this activity was carried out in the Kasoga village was in 1952; the queen of England visited “Kazinga national park,” now the well-known queen Elizabeth national park; named for her majesty’s visit and for her name. The northern bank island of Irangara forms from the visitors and the local racing on canoes from the southern bank back to the settlement.
Community walks give you opportunity to engage with the residents and discover how fish is kept locally. Women netting the fish nets are visible; if you would want to be involved, you may too. You can assist out on the community walk by meeting men building the canoes locally. Women from the swamp items like papyrus and clay are also creating crafts; you can purchase some of them as a means of directly supporting the local community. Along the trek, you will also see the summer residence for the monarch of Tooro and pass through the historical marshes to witness birds—about 26 species.
Community Birding will also improve your experience. This is accomplished via the created birdwatching paths within the community. Your will be able to witness over 150 species of birds overall from over 80 different kinds.
Another great thing you might do at Kasoga community is fishing tours. For this community in Uganda, “high production of fish” is well recognized. Go fishing in Lake George and join the locals. Either boiling or deep fried depending on your taste will allow you to enjoy the fresh fish straight from the lake. One can also participate in the leisurely fishing for the largest species.
What about the cultural trip that would provide you with understanding of the local fishing culture and other maritime activities?
Another cultural activity you can learn depending on your inclination is milking. You can learn about local yogurt production, indigenous methods of milk preservation and ghee and other dairy product creation.
Make sure you enjoy the fresh juice or locally produced banana whisky alongside a fish nibble. This is how you can improve your future visit to Uganda-Queen Elizabeth National Park- Lake George- Kasoga Community.
Lake George’s Formation
The geothermal processes inside the crust of the earth that resulted in the development of lines of weakness known as fault lines or faults as referred to geographically generated Lake George. Constant action on the planet caused the middle block to collapse, producing a rift valley known as Graben.
Notably, Grabens are the outcome of secondary faulting on the bottom of the rift valley.
But the edges of the rift valley produced horsts sometimes known as block mountains like the Rwenzori ranges.
Where should one be staying?
Being close to Lake George, Mweya safari resort is perfect. You can, however, also make advantage of various lodging options such;
- Lodge Jacana
- Ishasha Forest Lodge
- Mweya guesthouses
- Camp on Hippo Hill
- King Fishery Camp
- Kyamba Gorge Lodge
While you wait for your evening hour boat excursion, you can schedule community visits to Lake George on your agenda visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park. The “jaw dropping” activities you will engage in here will not leave you the same but rather inspire the African customs and other practices they follow as part of local life style of the people living in Kasoga village.
