Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort Kabale – Activities and attractions around Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort Kabale is situated about 410 kilometers south-west of Kampala. After crossing the equator you drive through Masaka and later Mbarara on a good tarmac road. There is plenty of public transport (buses and minivans) that travel this route daily in both directions. Accommodation is provided in comfortable safari tents, rooms, cottages and family cottages. You will also find a self-camping option if you have your own equipment. You can also hire a comfortable mobile tent’ with or without bedding arrangement in the hotel gardens.
Hotel room organization
Furnished Safari Tents
Ten safari tents are mounted on raised platforms each with its own terrace, and wonderful views of Lake Bunyonyi. The tent is furnished with twin beds, electric lighting, two director’s chairs, a writing table and a hammock for your comfort. This accommodation uses a shared bathroom and toilet facilities. The safari tents are very popular with visitors so be sure to book early
Cottages
Each of the 12 cottages located in two terraced blocks has panoramic views of the lake, and you can choose from either a twin bedded or a double bedded occupancy options. These rooms are very suitable for single occupancy accommodation. The rooms are all self-contained with their own bathroom, and toilet facilities. Each room has a small private terrace where you can relax, read your book and enjoy a sun downer drink at the end of the day. Electric lighting and power points are provided for your comfort.
Family Cottages
The two family cottages are completely self-contained units, and fully furnished for your convenience. Satellite TV is also included in the furnishings. Each unit has a lounge, two bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 4 persons. A fully equipped kitchen with utensils is also part of the accommodation package. The cottages have a small terrace and lawn frontage on which to Barbeque or picnic.
Rooms
The 4 rooms make up part of the terraced block. This accommodation is not self-contained and guests utilize the same shared bathroom and toilet facilities of the campsite and safari tent guests. Electric lighting and power points are provided for your comfort.
Rent a mobile tent
When you are the budget traveler without the burden and bulk of your own camping equipment, consider renting a mobile tent with or without beddings. Choose your pitch and it will be set up and furnished for you. This is the easy camping alternative!
Self-camping
If you have your own equipment, the gardens and a dedicated camping area will give you a serene, safe, cheap and comfortable environment for your stay at Lake Bunyoni Overland Resort.
Hotel meeting and conference facilities
There is a conference space at the resort.
Hotel restaurant
Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort has a fully stocked bar with cold drinks, spacious, snacks bar with a fireplace and a restaurant which serves several local and foreign dishes.
Hotel recreation services
- Volleyball, badminton, indoor games
• swimming, canoeing, boat-motor hire
• bird watching
• mountain biking
• fishing
• community walks
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.