evidence: Migingo Island, a minuscule African destination in the waters of Lake Victoria, is a place that defies expectations. This rocky outcrop, measuring just about half an acre, is home to a fluctuating population of around 500 people. The island's density is so extreme that it has earned the title of the world's most crowded island. Beyond its staggering population density, Migingo Island harbors many peculiarities that anyone outside of its immediate geographical context may not know. Before the 1990s, Migingo was underwater. Only when Lake Victoria started receding did the outcrop of today's Migingo Island see the light of day. [...] Travel to Migingo Island isn't for everyone. The island can be reached by boat from towns in Kenya or Uganda after a transfer to the nearby Usingo Island. Getting in touch with the Africa Fishermen Foundation can help you get your trip sorted. You'll likely have to negotiate with boat captains, talk to island authorities, and pass an interrogation with the local police. After all is said and done, you'll be one of very few foreign visitors to set foot on the world's most crowded island.