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For instance, you are keeping in mind the safe places to swim.\r\nOne of the pieces of evidence that Lake Victoria is safe for tourists is the volume of tourists that visit here annually, which is hundreds of thousands."},{"destination_faq_question":"How to get around Lake Victoria?","destination_faq_answer":"Among the most popular means of transport for locals and tourists are ferries. Lake Victoria\u2019s main ports are located at Bukoba and Mwanza in Tanzania.\r\nWe recommend booking your holiday to Lake Victoria through a reputable tour operator like Easy Travel. Our tour packages include transport arrangements in and out of Lake Victoria."},{"destination_faq_question":"Is there malaria in Lake Victoria?","destination_faq_answer":"Yes. Lake Victoria is confirmed to be a malaria-risk region. This is due to its swampy shorelines, which are the ideal breeding ground for malaria-carrying mosquitoes.\r\nHence, it is recommended that you take anti-malaria tablets. It is also best to apply lotion with DEET content to repel mosquitoes from biting you."},{"destination_faq_question":"Do I need a visa for Lake Victoria?","destination_faq_answer":"You will travel to Lake Victoria through Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. The same visa prerequisite for the East African Community (EAC) applies to Lake Victoria.\r\nYou can speak with your travel agent or consult the official websites for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania visa<\/a> and passport requirements information."},{"destination_faq_question":"Is there bilharzia in Lake Victoria?","destination_faq_answer":"Yes, bilharzia exists in Lake Victoria. It is present in almost all of Africa\u2019s large lakes and is strongly widespread in shallow reedy waters close to the villages."},{"destination_faq_question":"What country is Lake Victoria in?","destination_faq_answer":"Lake Victoria is in eastern central Africa, across the boundaries of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. 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