Wanseko


Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.

Location

Wanseko is located on the eastern shores of Lake Albert, in Buliisa District. It lies approximately, by road, north of the district headquarters at Buliisa. This location is approximately, by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The settlement lies at the mouth of the Victoria Nile, at it enters Lake Albert. The coordinates of Wanseko are:2°10'40.0"N, 31°22'50.0"E.

Overview

Wanseko lies within Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. It offers opportunity to view various species of exotic bird species. It also supports a small fishing community. The settlement is the northern end of the Hoima–Butiaba–Wanseko Road. A government-funded transportation ferry crosses the mouth of the river from Wanseko in Buliisa District to Panyimur in Nebbi District, twice daily, six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays.