Safari lodges Around lake Bunyonyi
Safari lodges Around lake Bunyonyi: Lake Bunyonyi is a popular lake in Uganda known for habiting many birds that is why it is also refered to as “a place of many little birds”, Lake Bunyonyi is situated in south western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale. Lake Bunyonyi is of depth of about 900 meters deep which makes it the second deepest lake in Africa, the lake consists of many islands has many islands such as Bushara island, Akampene island, Kyahugye island, Bwama Island, Njuyeera island and Bucuranka island
Lake Bunyonyi is a remarkable tourist destination receiving many tourists and because of this there is many lodges which offer accommodation to tourists, lodges around Lake Bunyonyi are categorized as luxury, midrange and budget. Luxury accommodation around Lake Bunyonyi offer accommodation to luxury tourists who earn a lot of money, Mid-range accommodation are for middle income earners and budget lodges cater for low income earners.
Safari lodges around Lake Bunyonyi include
Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi resort
Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi resort is a luxury accommodation facility built on the shores of the magnificent Lake Bunyonyi, as tourists visiting Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in Africa with 29 islands.
Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi resort offers accommodation in comfortable rooms situated at the main building and cottages, rooms at the resort’s main building are block kind of rooms offered as single room, double room, twin room, triple room and family. Cottages at Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi resort overlook the main building and some are in a privately location, these cottages are offered as cottage Deluxe double and cottage Basic double.
Facilities and services at Birdnest @Lake Bunyonyi resort include
- Bars (main and pool bar)
- 24/7 reception desk
- restaurant
- lounge area with DSTV
- Wi-Fi
- swimming pool
- pool table
- terraces
- sun beds
- library
- daily house keeping
- baby sitting services from 8am-9pm
Arcadia cottages bunyonyi
Arcadia cottages bunyonyi is a midrange accommodation facility appointed on a raised hill on a land of 14 acres, the cottages offer panoramic views of Lake Bunyonyi below the hill thus being a great accommodation to stay while on a safari in Lake Bunyonyi and south western Uganda.
Arcadia cottages bunyonyi offers accommodation to its visitors in 11 en-suite cottages, these cottages are offered as single, double twin, triple and family rooms. These rooms offer panoramic views of Lake Bunyonyi and numerous islands in the lake and they are self contained.
Facilities and services offered by Arcadia cottages bunyonyi
- bar
- ‘restaurant
- beautiful gardens
- Wi-Fi in the main lodge area
- jet skis and quad bikes for hire
- motor launch for lake cruises
Bunyonyi safaris resort
Bunyonyi safaris resort is a midrange accommodation facility situated in Kagalama village on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi with magnificent views of the lake, this resort is an ideal accommodation to stay for middle income earners while on a visit to Lake Bunyonyi.
Bunyonyi safaris resort offers accommodation in various room types and they include cottages, single room, double room and triple room at the hotel, suite and dormitories
Facilities and services offered at Bunyonyi safaris resort include
- restaurant
- bar
- swimming pier
- Wi-Fi
- conference facilities
- Gym
- steam and sauna
- camping and fishing gear for rent
- 24 room service
- vehicles for rent
Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort
Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort is a midrange accommodation facility offering bed and other services to tourists on a safari to Lake Bunyonyi and the neighboring areas, this eco resort is located in the middle of Lake Bunyonyi on Kahugye island and it is always surrounded by numerous animals such as waterbucks, Defassa monkeys, impala antelopes, Burchell’s zebra and many more.
Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort offers accommodation to its visitors cottages which are privately situated in secluded forest, these cottages are beautiful built using natural materials such as timber, grass thatch and decorated with modern art pieces. These cottages have private wooden decks overlooking islands of Lake Bunyonyi and they feature deluxe single, twin, double beds and standard single. These rooms are self contained with both hot and cold running shower water and flashing toilet.
Facilities and services offered at Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort include
- bar
- restaurant
- gardens
- boat transfers for resort’s visitors from the main land
- accommodation for guides
Lake Bunyonyi overland resort
Lake Bunyonyi overland resort is a midrange accommodation facility perched on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, for moderate income earners Lake Bunyonyi overland resort is a perfect choice of accommodation facility while in south western Uganda and around Lake Bunyonyi.
Lake Bunyonyi overland resort offers accommodation in a range of options such as furnished safari tents, family cottages, rooms and grounds for camping and self camping. Accommodation options are further detailed as below
Furnished safari tents
These tents are 10 in numbers and they are perched on elevated platforms, each tent features its own terrace overlooking Lake Bunyonyi and they have electric lighting. The tents contain twin beds, 2 director chairs, writing table, hammock and a shared bathroom with toilet facilities.
Cottages
Cottages at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort are 12 in number and they are positioned in two terraced blocks overlooking Lake Bunyonyi, cottages at the resort feature a small private terrace, electricity power, power recharging points and en-suite bathroom. 10 of these cottages are twin and double beds, 2 are family cottages.
Each of the family cottages consists of 2 bedrooms with occupancy of 4 people, lounge, Satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with utensils and small terrace.
Rooms
Rooms at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort 4 in number and they are powered by electric lighting, these rooms consist of recharging power points and they are not self-contained. visitors staying at these rooms use bathroom facilities of the safari tent and campsite.
Mobile tents
Mobile tents at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort consists of tents and camping gears which are provided by the resort.
Self-camping
Self-camping at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort requires the visitors to carry their own tents and camping gears.
Facilities and services offered at Lake Bunyonyi overland resort include
- well stocked bar
- restaurant
- fire place
- conference center and facilities
- reading materials
- craft shop
- picnic areas for relaxation
- safety box
- Satellite TV
- 24 hours emergency medical team
- Wi-Fi
- laundry services
Bushara island camp
Bushara Island camp is a budget accommodation facility located on Bushara island one of the islands of the magnificent Lake Bunyonyi, the camp is only accessed by camp as it is positioned amidst eucalyptus forest. Bushara island camp is part of Lake Bunyonyi Development Company (LBDC) which is a local non-profit organization, this organization deals in many humanitarian initiatives such as taking care of orphans, agro forestry, income generation projects and many more.
Bushara island camp offers accommodation in cottages and safari tents which are self-contained, accommodation at the camp is further detailed as below
Safari tents
Safari tents
Byoona Amagara island retreat
