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Bukasa, Uganda —
On a tropical island more than 600 miles from the sea, a mystical waterfall springs out of a rock and cascades down a cliff, eventually flowing into Lake Victoria and then the Nile. It’s a natural and, for many Ugandans, a spiritual wonder.
But the people who watch over Nanziri Waterfall aren’t sure if they want you to know about it.
Venice now charges a day-tripping fee. Amsterdam has banned hotel construction. But overtourism is the farthest thought from the minds of people on Bukasa Island. At the moment, there are precious few facilities to accommodate tourists — with no running water, no electricity, and nowhere to stay.
