evidence: 8 Incredible Islands in Lake Victoria, Uganda [...] Islands in Lake Victoria, Uganda. Prepare yourself for breathtaking views, captivating wildlife, and cultural experiences that will make your staycation feel like an actual vacation. Ready? Let’s set sail! [...] Islands in Lake Victoria, we stumble upon the Ssese Islands. Imagine a cluster of 84 distinct islands, each possessing its own allure – virgin forests on one, vivacious communities on the next – it’s like embarking on a mini-global expedition without ever stepping away from Lake Victoria!Positioned in the northwestern waters of Lake Victoria, these islands are synonymous with the Kalangala District in southern Central Uganda, which curiously doesn’t boast any territory on mainland Uganda. Like a colossal aquatic jigsaw puzzle, these islands embrace the northwest corner of Lake Victoria, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake.Bugala Island takes the crown as the largest island in this intriguing archipelago, accounting for over half of the entire land area. With its bustling town of Kalangala serving as the district’s headquarters, Bugala truly is the head honcho of the Ssese Islands. You’ll find Kalangala resting approximately 32 miles southwest of Entebbe, on the Ugandan mainland, across the lake’s shimmering waters.The islands in this archipelago come in two delectable flavors. The southwestern group is called the Bugala Group, named after the titan itself, Bugala Island. In contrast, the northeastern group is known as the Koome Group, named after Koome Island, the heavyweight in that group.