There is also a relatively longer route that passes via Nakiwogo in Wakiso district to connect to Lutoboka on Bugala Island.

The district is made up of eighty four widely scattered islands in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria of which only forty three are inhabited.

Tourist facilities are rudimentary in most areas, although improvements in infrastructure (accommodations, road networks, communications, electricity supply, piped water etc.)

In addition, out grower farmers grow palm oil on contract with Bidco and sell their produce to the processor.

In July 2011 residents awoke to "find yellow machines churning up ... land and razing the crops ... grown in a bid to make way for palm oil plantations.

"[8] According to FEI, the project implications include forced displacement, poor labour standards, deforestation, and insecurity, amongst others.

I blame the NGOs; it is them amplifying people to rise up and demand for land even when they were compensated.”[8] The climate in Kalangala is warm, muggy, and overcast.

Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit Kalangala for warm-weather activities is from early June to mid September.