3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Tour
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Tour
Lake Bunyonyi locally meaning “a place of many little birds” is a scenic crater lake surrounded by terraced hillsides located in the southwestern part of Uganda in Kabale neighboring Uganda and Rwanda borders. The lake is believed to be the deepest in Africa with varying depths between 44m and 900m deep, it is also a fresh lake that is free from Bilharzia supporting water activities like swimming and boat/canoe rides.
Tour Highlights
- Pick up and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- All day at LakeBunyonyi
- Return to Kampala
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Depending on your location in Kampala, you will depart for Kabale district and connect to Lake Bunyonyi. En route at the Equator for a break, proceed to Mbarara for lunch and finally to Lake Bunyonyi, this is a 7-hour drive. Arrive at the lodge late afternoon. Check in your lodge and relax and chill after a long drive.
Lodging: Birdnest Resort/Arcadia Cottages/Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal plan: Half board
Day 2: All day at the lake Bunyonyi
Wake up and have breakfast then set off for a nature walk/hike on the surrounding hills. You will take a village guide to lead you through the hills. The hike is so scenic as you walk through small villages meeting the local people. Later return to the lodge refresh, and have lunch.
You will meet your driver and then start your canoeing experience along Lake Bunyonyi. This will allow you to visit several islands including the famous Akampene Punishment Island. This famous island is known as a place where unmarried pregnant women were taken as a punishment for conceiving outside wedlock. Also, you will have the chance to see different bird species as you move on. After this experience, you will have to get back to the booked hotel and have lunch. After this, you will park your things and get ready to leave for Entebbe to end the tour.
Lodging: Birdnest Resort/Arcadia Cottages/Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Return to Kampala
Wake up at leisure, have breakfast, and set off for your 7-hour drive back to Kampala with en route lunch in Mbarara. Proceed to arrive at your Hotel in Kampala or proceed to Entebbe to find your awaiting flight back home.
Tour includes
- Bottled drinking water
- Fuel and vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Meals
- Accommodation
Exclude
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Items of a personal nature
- International airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
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