The Kazinga channel is a broad, 32-kilometer long natural channel connecting the two Lakes; Lake Gorge (which is to the east) and Lake Edward (west). On the Eastern side of the Kazinga Channel is Lake George, a tiny lake with an overall depth of 2.4 meters and 250 sq km. Streams flowing from the spectacular Rwenzori Mountains feed into the lake to create a massive water body. The outflow from Lake Gorge flows through this Kazinga Channel and drains west into the adjacent Lake Edward (which is among the main fresh-water lakes in Uganda) that covers a total area of 2,000 sq km. The shores of the channel, throughout the year, draw a large number of wild animals including birds, and reptiles. Kazinga channel host the largest population of hippos and plentiful Nile crocodiles. The boat cruise is enriching for viewing wildlife that comes to the channel’s banks for water. The UWA operated boat launch safari sets off at 11:00 am,  1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm local time. The launch begins at the Mweya peninsula, 20 km west of Kasese-Mbarara main road through Katunguru. There are special hire taxis available at the Katunguru trading center, charging around Ush30,000 or $10 to Mweya. The channel has two parts; North Kazinga and Kasenyi. The lake’s shores attract a large concentration of mammals, birds, and reptiles all year around. The animals can be viewed well by the Nile cruise or probably at the entrance of Lake Edward. The most convenient and favorable place to spot the lions is within the eastern section of the Kasenyi plains. They prey on a large number of resident Uganda Kobs in that area.