Lake Bunyonyi

Kahunye Island: Kahunye Island is a unique island of Lake Bunyonyi, and it is exceptional because it has some wildlife. The island features interesting animal species such as waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, zebras, DeBrazza monkeys, and birds. While at Kahunye, tourists can connect up to the Echuya Forest.

Bird watching: Lake Bunyonyi features a diversity of unique birds totalling up to 200. The birds that you may come across include African harrier hawks, pied wagtails, streaky seed eaters, weaver birds, grey crowned cranes, speckled mousebirds, common stone chat, fan-tailed widow birds, slender-billed babblers, and others.

Canoe ride: Canoeing or boating is a must-do experience on a tour of Lake Bunyonyi. You will feel like riding on the lake water using a dugout canoe heading to one of the islands. You will have a good time as you explore and experience the spectacular Bunyonyi while enjoying the surrounding landscapes.

Swimming: For good swimmers, Lake Bunyonyi is a place worth considering to cool off after a long day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi or a community walk. This lake is free of bilharzia, crocodiles, and hippos. When swimming, keen attention must be paid to the depth of the lake, considering it is the second deepest in Africa.

Blacksmith site visit: On the Lake Bunyonyi tour, visiting the renowned skilful Abaheesi people should be a must-do. Learn the unique ways and practices these people use for melting metals to create knives, machetes, hoes, souvenirs and more. Another area of interest is the Bakiga Cultural Museum, launched in 2002.

Community/cultural visits: Cultural/community visits provide an interactive experience and the opportunity to explore locals' unique cultures and traditions. Nearby Lake Bunyonyi, there are two main tribal groups to interact with: the Batwa and Bakiga.

Akampene (Punishment Island): There is something special about the Punishment Island: its distinct history, which you shouldn’t miss exploring. It was on this island where the unmarried girls who became pregnant were abandoned with no food, and if lucky, they were rescued by poor young men. This ancient practice stopped in the 20^th century, and those who were culprits still exist and can testify. Other islands to visit include Bwama and Sharp’s Islands.

Mountain biking: Biking is a rewarding experience for you to be part of while on a Lake Bunyonyi tour. The area is spectacular, characterized by the remarkable landscape of typical Kigezi.

Scenic viewing: Lake Bunyonyi is stunning, home to 29 islands dotted all over the lake. This makes it an incredible location to enjoy scenic viewing—the nearby areas of Lake Bunyonyi straddle at 2200 to 2478 meters.

The camps & lodges to stay at Lake Bunyonyi.

The available lodges at Lake Bunyonyi cover all the interests of travellers: budget, midrange and luxury. They include Bunyonyi Safari Lodge, Crater Bay Cottages, Bunyonyi Overland Resort, Bushara Island Camp, Arcadia Lodge, Birdnest, Bunyonyi Resort and.