Wanseko

Wanseko, is a settlement in Western Uganda.

Location
Wanseko is located on the eastern shores of Lake Albert, in Buliisa District. It lies approximately 15 km, by road, north of the district headquarters at Buliisa. This is about 104 km, by road, north of Hoima, the nearest large city. Wanseko is approximately 301 km, by road, northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The settlement lies at the mouth of the Victoria Nile, at it enters Lake Albert. The coordinates of Wanseko are:2°10'40.0"N, 31°22'50.0"E (Latitude:2.177778; Longitude:31.380556).

Overview
Wanseko lies within Bugungu Wildlife Reserve. It offers opportunity to view various species of exotic bird species. It also supports a small fishing community. The settlement is the northern end of the 111 km Hoima–Butiaba–Wanseko Road. A government-funded transportation ferry crosses the mouth of the river from Wanseko in Buliisa District to Panyimur in Nebbi District, twice daily, six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays.