Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) Ferries
Kalangala Infrastructure Services runs the ferry, power and water services for Bugala Island under a public–private partnership with the Government of Uganda. Its two roll-on/roll-off ferries, MV Pearl (from August 2012) and MV Ssese (from February 2015), cross Lake Victoria between Bukakata on the mainland and Bugoma on Bugala in about 30 minutes.
Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Bukakata (Masaka) → Bugala Island (Kalangala) | About 30m | Cars & foot passengers |
Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) sailing patterns
- Bukakata (Masaka) → Bugala Island (Kalangala)
Monday–Saturday: from Bukakata at 07:00, 08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00 (the 07:00 and 15:00 trips are reserved for dangerous cargo); Sundays: 08:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00, passengers only
KIS reserves the right to alter the timetable.
Source: KIS ferry timetable (Monday–Saturday and Sunday), checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: MV Pearl, MV Ssese
Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) Network Map
1 route on FerryConnect; 1 carries vehicles.
Ports Kalangala Infrastructure Services (KIS) Sails From
🚗 Vehicles
Both ferries carry vehicles; some weekday crossings are reserved for dangerous cargo.