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The best way to reach
Mfangano Island is by light aircraft, which is an adventure in itself. Upon arrival, you land on a dusty airstrip, and then it's a short ride by speedboat to the camp. Surrounding the island is Lake Victoria. The lovely Lake Victoria is the setting for a holiday that's about as far away from it all as you can possibly get. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa, world's second largest freshwater lake and world's largest tropical lake, and the source of the mighty River Nile that flows all the way to Egypt into the Mediterranean. The lake is about the size of Switzerland, and twice the size of Wales, and unites Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. It size totals to 69,000 square kilometers. A century ago, European explorers risked their lives to claim Lake Victoria as a prize for their Empires. It was famed as the pearl of Africa. The lake was discovered in 1858 by the British explorer John Speke who named the lake after the Queen of England.
The lake is rich in fish and bird life, complimented by Mfangano Island's lush and verdant vegetation. The deep blue waters support an abundant ecosystem. Its shores are lined with groves of banana trees and fishing villages where you will always be greeted with a friendly smile and a wave. The chance to catch the giant Nile perch draws many. Some come for the abundant bird life, fish eagles, kingfishers and pelicans, others to glimpse the playful otters. The only accommodation on the island is Mfangano Island Camp. You can fly to Mfangano Island from either Masai Mara National Reserve or Nairobi.
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