Travel to Ssese islands this Easter holiday season with the new MV Vanessa from Entebbe to Brovad Sands Lodge, Kalangala in just 1:15 minutes.

Celebrate your Easter holiday with your family or honeymoon in Uganda on Ssese islands or a weekend getaway to Kalangala, this is the best way to experience life on the waters of Lake Victoria.

MV Vanessa top deck. Photo by Nyanza Evergreen Waterways
Equipped with the latest technology and qualified staff, you’re in the safest hands to reach Ssese Islands and back happier while sailing on the luxury MV Vanessa.

The luxury boat marine vessel is privately owned and managed by Nyanza Ever Green Waterways.

The vessel for now operates transfers from waterfront beach in Entebbe to Ssese Islands only on Friday and return on Sunday at Ugx 5,000/= for a return ticket and Ugx 35,000 for one-way for adults. Children aged 4 to10 years are charged Ugx 55,000/= for a return ticket and Ugx 30,000 for one-way. Children aged 3 and below travel free of charge.

MV Vanessa departs Entebbe Waterfront Beach at 4:00pm and reaches Kalangala at 5:15pm. The vessel returns for Entebbe from Kalangala at 2:00pm and reaches Entebbe at 3:15pm.

Passengers on-board MV Vanessa. Photo by Nyanza Evergreen Waterways
For those traveling with their cars to Ssese islands, you’re advised to ferry your vehicle on the MV Kalangala. Please note that MV Kalangala departs Nakiwogo in Entebbe at 2:00pm and arrives Kalangala at around 5:30pm returning at 8:00am from Ssese Islands reaching Entebbe at around 11:30am.
If you’ve been asking yourself how to get to Ssese Islands fast? MV Vanessa gets you Kalangala safe, fast and fun.
For more information, bookings and holidays to Ssese islands, please call us on +256701367970 or email us through info@travel256.com