Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa.
It straddles the borders of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. It was once thought to be the source of the Nile River since the Nile is the only river flowing out from Lake Victoria.
Lake Victoria has some specialized flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. Many of these species have become extinct in recent decades. This is due to the introduction of invasive species like the Nile perch. Nile perch can grow to be larger than the size of a full-grown man.
A parasite known as Bilharzia makes swimming in Lake Victoria a risk. Bilharzia is found in many African lakes. It is easily treated, but it’s best to have the medication on-hand if you plan to swim.
Some larger threats lurk under the waves. It’s becoming more common to hear about attacks from hippopotamus or the Nile crocodiles since much of their smaller pray have been hunted away.
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