Heritage Lodge Lake bunyonyi Kabale — Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest

Heritage Lodge Lake bunyonyi Kabale – Activities and attractions around Lake Bunyonyi

Heritage Lodge Lake Bunyonyi- is positioned in a stunning place adjacent to the calm fresh waters of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale region in south western Uganda. Western Uganda is characterized by dramatic scenery throughout, home of deep lakes, elevated Mountains, abundant wildlife and incredible bird life.

Uganda has the highest number of primates in Africa, including mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Chimpanzees, golden monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, red-tailed monkey and baboons among others. Aside from its great scenery and stupendous primates, the lodge has warm natured people with their cheery and welcoming hospitality.

Heritage lodge Lake Bunyonyi – The Lodge has 10 double /twin cottages and 1 family cottage, all rooms are self-contained with flush toilets, hot and cold shower and a private balcony with a great lake view and the nearby islands. During your stay at the lodge you will see different bird species as they are attracted by many flowering plants on the Island. A soothing and tranquil environment in which to get your best night’s sleep will do wonders for your physical and mental health.

The lodge has a bar and dining area overlooking the Lake, a perfect way to relax after an exciting day of gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. The 10 tents are just as impressive as the communal areas.

How to get there

Heritage Lodge is located on Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale region, south western Uganda, 64 km from Kabale town and 411 km from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. The lodge can be accessed by a 20 minutes speed boat ride from the main landing site, where on your way to the lodge you be able to see scenic hills surrounding the lake and many bird species.

Activities on Lake Bunyonyi Kabale.

Boat Rides

Visit Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a boat cruise through the amazing islands on the Lake. There are countless boats for hire on the banks of the lake ready to take you inland all day.

Community Visits and Hikes

Lounging at the amazing resorts is relaxing enough but to experience the Switzerland of Africa, a hike in the surrounding hills is exhilarating and refreshing. Trails along the terraces, banana plantations and lush green vegetation give a clear view of the 29 islands. It gives quite a great picture-perfect spot from all angles.

Bird Watching

Bunyonyi simply means ‘many little birds’, so bird lovers visit Lake Bunyonyi for a very good reason. It is a home for over 200 bird species like the Grey-crowned cranes, Red-chested sunbirds, Flycatchers, White-tailed blue Monad, Slender-billed baglafetch, weavers, Egrets, Herons, Woodpeckers among others all over the banks of the lake. If you are a bird lover but also in dire need for a quiet getaway, Bunyonyi is the perfect place experience for this experience.

Swimming

The Lake is filled with fresh waters and is Bilharzia free. There is no shore but safe structures have been put in place to allow easy deep dives into the open waters. A change from the swimming pools is just what you need on holiday and Lake Bunyoyi is open for this all time of the day. Take time to chill on the banks of the lake, sunbathe and deep dive any time of the day.

Local Market

The African Market experience is something you should. Markets around Lake Bunyonyi have about anything you can think of ranging from African crafts, vegetables, shoes, clothes, and electronics. The people move around swiftly as they haggle for cheaper prices, others stand around and catch up with each other and others riding in with more merchandise to sell. A local market is a place where people come to connect and catch up with others.

Canoe Riding

This is the commonest mode of transport on Lake Bunyonyi. The locals are constantly making trips across the lake from island to island and different sides of the hills to do their personal business. To have a better feel of what it feels like to live the way they do, a canoe ride is a perfect option, giving you extra time on the lake, a chance to stop right in the middle for a little serenity and panoramic view. You can choose to be paddled or even do the paddling yourself as long as you have a guide with you.