The ferry from the mainland is unreliable, and small wooden launches may be substituted. Storms and waves may be too much for them, particularly when they are heavily loaded, and sinking is a real danger.
AIDS
is a serious health problem in the Ssese Islands, and the infection rate is extremely high. Among the fishing villages of the islands, more than 90% of the population are reported to be infected.Nile Crocodiles
are common on the islands and in recent years, due to over-fishing by humans and a lack of abundant prey in the area, have taken to attacking humans with more consistency. It is necessary that all be aware of the risk and take the proper precautions in order to limit both human and animal suffering. Almost all attacks can be avoided by taking precautions such as not swimming, walking near the water's edge, or traveling in very small boats.Do NOT go swimming! You can contract several diseases most notably Bilharzia from swimming in Lake Victoria, no matter how enchanting it looks.
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The islands are a Luganda-speaking area. Outside of Kalangala bay, locals on the islands may not speak English.