In addition there is an exclusive club whose members are drawn from the elite of the local business community.

While owning a complete island no doubt has a certain romantic appeal, beach front plots on Bulago have the attraction of existing infrastructure being in place which will greatly ease the business of creating the perfect beachside property. One acre lakefront plots measure approximately 40 metres by 100 metres, with the 40 metres being lakefront. These plots are available at €60,000 each with an annual service charge of $300. They are east facing, large lakefront, good elevation, brilliant views, equatorial forest for the back garden and a smooth rocky shoreline that is well protected and ideal for mooring or launching boats. They are within very easy reach of the lodge.

This is the first time such plots have been offered outside the region, although 3 small islands near to Bulago have been bought by purchasers from Britain over the last few years. 

The localised weather consists of an offshore/onshore wind system: most days a pleasant wind from the south cools the island. During the evenings and nights the wind reverses and blows from the north. 

Purchasers will receive a fully transferable, 41 year lease. (Under Ugandan law it is impossible for a non-Ugandan citizen to own a freehold title to Mailo land. Mailo land is one of the many categories of land ownership that exist in Uganda. Mailo titles are issued within the Kingdom of Buganda.) It is possible that for an additional, smaller, payment the term may be extended by a further 49 years.

We have undertaken a number of private building contracts and our most recent - a 3 bedroom colonial-style bungalow would provide very comfortable family holiday accommodation. 

Electrical power can be generated either by solar panels, wind generator or a petrol or diesel generator and can be stored in a battery bank and used via an inverter - a system that is running well at the Lodge. Water is pumped from the lake and simply treated by filtration; waste is processed in locally manufactured plastic septic tanks. 

There are no planning restrictions in Uganda outside Kampala so the paperwork involved in building a beach house on Bulago is more or less non-existent. LVSC reserve the right to veto house designs to ensure that house styles and locations "fit-in". LVSC is happy to encourage a catholic range of architectural styles on Bulago.

Building work can be arranged by the company or by independent contractors from Kampala; the price per square metre is approximately US $550 – 750, dependent on complexity, finish and so on.

Despite Bulago's seemingly remote location in the middle of Africa there is a well-developed cellphone infrastructure; currently there are three providers and costs (including international calls) are very reasonable - a call to UK is around £0.50 per minute. In addition broad-band,access is available on Bulago, provided by one of the ISPs based in Kampala.

'Right crowd, no crowding'. In order that Bulago remains a very private island, LVSC policy has been to allow only guests staying overnight at the Lodge and club members onto the island. There are no day trippers on Bulago Island. Although there is no obligation to become a member of the club, to enjoy the facilities of the Lodge, including free mooring in the bay and free use of the airfield, owners may wish to take out membership of the club. The annual subscription for non-Uganda residents is US$200 p.a.. Members are entitled to a 10% discount on accommodation, food and drink at the Lodge. 

Your property can be maintained by a permanent staff member. On average employing a labourer, gardener or domestic servant costs about 3,500 Uganda shillings per day - about £1.10 (it should be noted that even at this level, staff on Bulago are amongst the highest paid in Uganda).

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