With a 3 Days Lake Bunyonyi tour, you may relax, go island hopping, swimming, canoeing, and engage in a variety of other activities at one of Uganda’s most stunning crater lakes. Lake Bunyonyi is located in the Kabale District in the southwest of Uganda, close to the Rwandan border. One of the most popular tourist locations in Uganda is Lake Bunyonyi and one of the most naturally stunning lakes in all of Africa. The lake draws visitors, newlyweds, and Ugandans who want to escape the hectic city life and take advantage of the mild climate and picturesque islands. The lake is an excellent location for meditation and relaxation because it provides stunning panoramic views from all sides. The Lake was created by a volcanic eruption that flooded the valley with water thousands of years ago.
The name Bunyonyi, which refers to the incredible variety of bird species that why the lake and its islands is called a home birds, Making it a perfect destination for birding. Bunyonyi Lake It is one of the deepest lakes in Africa, and its location experiences year-round cool temperatures and adequate precipitation to support the beautiful green hills that surround the lake. After visiting one of Uganda’s magnificent national parks, such as Bwindi or Queen Elizabeth, it is the ideal place to unwind. Lake Bunyonyi it is composed of twenty-nine islands, including the infamous Punishment Island, Bushara, Njuyeera, and Bwama (Akampene). Every girl who became pregnant before marriage among the Bakiga in the area was abducted and left on Akampene Island to perish from starvation or drowning (girls were not taught how to swim). Pregnancy was a sin back then because no one would pay top dollar for a girl who was unmarried and pregnant.
One can engage in activities like swimming, island hopping, canoeing, nature hikes, village visits, birding, and swimming while on our 3-day Lake Bunyonyi safari. Although being free of bilharzia, crocodiles, and hippos, Lake Bunyonyi is regarded as being exceptionally deep by conventional standards. It is preferable to avoid the lake if you have trouble swimming unless you are on a boat equipped with lifesaving equipment.
For newlyweds and those looking to get away from the stress of the hectic capital Kampala, this 3-day trip of Lake Bunyonyi is fantastic. It is especially great for families who are on vacation. The area around Lake Bunyonyi would be ideal if you were thinking about going gorilla trekking in Bwindi and were looking for a fun location to unwind afterwards. We also have a 3-day gorilla tour and Lake Bunyonyi package that might be of interest to you.
Main activities to do during the safari
- Canoeing (Dugout Canoe)
- Nature walks and hiking to see monkeys and zebras
- Visiting the local community
- Swimming: Lake Bunyonyi is free of crocodiles, hippos and snails that cause the dreaded
Bilharzia. - Bird watching: Lake Bunyonyi is home to over 200 bird species.
- Sightseeing
- Cycling along the main park
- Cave exploration