"Banda Island: ultimate chill out..." Banda Island by Bonobo2005

Banda Island Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 28 photos

Dominique fulfilled his dream and bought an island. A handful of staff takes care of the few hassles in the islandlife. Half a dozen of dogs take care of security.

Some days a fishing boat comes by to pick up a shopping list or to deliver the ordered goods from the mainland. Only necessary if there are guests. And that doesn't happen every week.

Some days a fishing boat brings guests, because he advertises on small scale an all-in stay for 20000 Ush ($12) a day.
"When I asked the girls to come for free, they didn't trust it, but now I'm charging $10, they say, well that's cheap!", Dominique explains.

That's all that happens on Banda Island...

All you need to know is perfectly explained on www.traveluganda.co.ug/banda-island and I promise you: it's all true and there's even more!

Last visit to Banda Island: Mar 2003
Intro Updated May 18, 2003
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Even more animal watching Things to Do (3)

We talked about ants movements as a favorite pastime, but what to say about all other animal life on Banda Island that... more travel advice

spending time on the beach - Banda Island

Socializing with other islanders Things to Do (3)

At some parts of the day you might want to leave your hammock and socialize a bit. The island usually attracts a variety... more travel advice

hanging at the table, possibly ant watching - Banda Island

Antwatching for hours... Things to Do (3)

I'm sure you never see more ants in your life than on Banda Island. Sometimes they can be irritating, but on the other... more travel advice

Porters carry you to or from the boat Tourist Traps (1)

Usually a fishing boat leaves at 3pm and can call at Banda Island if you ask. Since the boat doesn't reach the shore... more travel advice

Local Customs (5)
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Written Jun 29, 2006

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Aidah & Gloria on Banda

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aidahbug Jul 10, 2006 at 12:45 AM

It's Aidah, thanks for the Pictures of me and Gloria. Thanks for spreading the news of this wonderful place, for those who don't want to believe...Banda Island is real... a sweet relaxing place very basic and nice. Uganda has it all!!!!!!!!
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Hopkid Jul 3, 2006 at 4:43 PM

Your descriptions of Banda are great! I'm not sure we'd ever visit there but I clearly got the sense of what it is like! Thanks! ~ Andy
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Zealander Jan 17, 2006 at 10:55 AM

Perfect pics, also from A&G! overigens geweldig mierennieuws haha
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wish-nu Sep 12, 2005 at 3:30 AM

a perfect getaway from it all
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AndreSTGT May 5, 2004 at 1:32 PM

What kind of place is THIS????????? Sounds too good to be true!!!!!!!!!
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sachara May 2, 2004 at 4:35 AM

What a special island, you visited. I know it's fun to look at the ants, giving them food and making obstacles. Once I will make a report of another African island where you can do it too !
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Bwana_Brown Apr 24, 2004 at 8:14 PM

Peter, have you been hiding this place from me? It sounds like Paradise - relaxation personified! I could really get into the'ant-watching' thing - used to do a bit of that myself while in Papua New Guinea! Top marks for this page!
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andal13 Aug 16, 2003 at 7:57 PM

"Antwatching" and "spiderwatching": the paradise for a "zoology-addicted"!!! What a GREAT place; thanks for "discover" it for us.
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ncfg Aug 10, 2003 at 8:52 AM

Nice Island, it seems that is a place to relax.
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Sharrie Aug 6, 2003 at 8:52 PM

Antz! When i was young, I once had them all over my legs & it was a pretty horrifying experience! Sometimes I forget what life was like in those good old days. Thanx for the reminder... it's relaxing to go back in memory, even if only for a few mins!