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How to get fromJohannesburg to Lake Victoriaby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lake Victoria by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Entebbe

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane JNB - EBB
    4h 34m
    $243–338

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3d 5h
    $176–211

  3. Drive 3,956.6 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Entebbecar car 3,956.6 km
    2d 10h
    $592–854

  4. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JNB - KIS
    8h 9m
    $403–728

  5. Fly to Mwanza Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane JNB - MWZ
    7h 34m
    $273–728

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Homa Baybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mbita to Luanda K'otienoferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Misori to Luanda K'otienoferry ferry
    4d 18h

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4d 18h
    $232–295

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    4d 22h
    $242–330

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,968.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lake Victoria, Tanzania?

Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to One Love Beach Stage via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Kobil in around 3d 5h.

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