Recently, Uganda Tourism Board CEO, Ms Lilly Ajarova inaugurated the MV Vanessa boat that will boost water transport tourism in Uganda as well as make use of lake victoria for the tourism sector.
The board explains that Uganda has variety of abundant natural and man-made resources including water bodies that government can utilize to grow the country’s tourism sector.
MV Vanessa, is a luxury boat licensed to carry 54 passengers, the boat is destined to transport tourists to the different areas around Lake Victoria Islands as this is aimed to benefit both local and international tourists.
This boat is safe, convenient and equipped with modern and latest technology amenities such as an Air conditioner, radar, sonar, bells, and whistles. Besides the named amenities, the boat also describes the true definition of safer boat cruise with upto 54 seats and 54 lifesaving jackets that gives passengers the comfort ability to enjoy tourism on the water.
Lake Victoria covers three countries in East Africa and these include; Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. It’s the second and freshest water lake worldwide after Lake Superior in North America. In East Africa, Lake Victoria covers approximately 68,000 square kilometres and has more than 84 islands all over East Africa.
In Uganda, it also harbours Ssese Islands; a major gateway for those contemplating honey moon and weekend escapes out of the city.
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