Location
Kalangala Town is located on the northern shores of Bugala Island. Bugala Island is the largest island in the Ssese Islands archipelago. The town is the administrative centre of Kalagala District.
Population
In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Kalangala at 5,200
People
The people from these Islands are primarily fishermen but they are also engaged in farming of coffee, cassava, potatoes, bananas and yams
Attractions/activities
- Bird watching trips,
- Swimming,
- canoe and boat cruises,
- guided walks around the island
- Nature walks
Wildlife
Animals on these Islands include, monkeys, hippos, crocodiles
Getting to Kalangala
The best means of transport to reach the Kalangala is by the MV Kalangala ferry. The ferry connects from Nakiwogo Port in Entebbe to the Lutoboka port, on Bugala Island. It leaves Entebbe at 14:00 and departs from Kalangala at 08:00 daily. Alternatively you can travel to the Island through Masaka Town.