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A few kilometers from Kabale town lies Lake Bunyonyi,
the deepest crater lake (900 m) in the country, at an altitude
of 1 840 m doted with several islands. Lake Bunyonyi means "
place of little birds " and is particularly good for water
birds. It is a very scenic spot. The lake is also known for
it's crayfish. High lights: relaxing, scenery, swimming, birdwatching,
canoeing & boat trips - camping at the shores of the lake
or at one of the islands.
Distance (travelling time): 6h00 from Kampala and 3h30 from
Lake Mburo NP - From Kabale up to Lake Bunyonyi dirt road.
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Opinion:
Excellent resting point before (or after) the strenuous gorilla
tracking. Switzerland of Africa!
Accommodation: Karibuni Beach - Camping Ush2000-.
Rooms
Ush15,000-. Well tended gardens, hot showers and pit latrine
toilets. Swimming in the lake possible from pontoon. Sodas available.
Secure parking with night watchman. Several open sided thatched
bandas are available to prepare meals under.
The Bamboo-Camping Ush1000- facilities are basic. Banda accommodation
Ush 5000- Bar and restaurant.
Crater Bay Cottages - Tel. 0486 22368, 22801 or Cell 077 643996,
671458. Self-contained Banda/Chalets Ush25,000. Extra mattresses
free.
Twin Rooms: Single Board Ush 8,000-, Full Board Ush 14.000-
Triple Rooms: Single Board Ush 10,000-, Full Board Ush18.000-
Camping Ush2,000-. tent hire 5000-
Bunyonyi Overland Camp and Parking - Tel. 0486 23743 or Cell
077 409510,
email highland@imul.com, www.bunyonyi.itgo.com. Camping facilities
and Bandas. Hot showers, bar and meals. Secure parking but you
have to carry your entire camp down a steep slope from the parking
area to the camping site. For those with a lot of equipment
help is available. Transport to and from Kabale will be arranged
via the Tourist Office at the Highland Hotel in Kabale. Canoe
trips and Mountain Bikes available for hire. A warm friendly
atmosphere.
Camping Ush5,000-, Double Room Ush30,000-, Double Cottage Ush40,000-,
Single Room Ush20,000-, Single Cottage Ush25,000-.
Far Out Island Camp - This facility closed early 2003. It is
highly likely the infrastructure will be utilised for the opening
of another tourism venue on this site in the near future.
Bushara Island Camp - Tel. 0486 22447 or Cell 077 464584, email
bushara@maf.org. Set on Bushara Island in Lake Bunyonyi. Furnished
tents for single and double occupancy, with facilities for do-it-yourself
campers. Restaurant and bar. Safe secure parking and boat transfers.
Accommodation on a full board basis US$35- to US$37- per person.
Deluxe tent US$16- single, US$20- double
Superior Tent US$13- single, US$17- double
Cottages base on 4 person sharing US$20 t US$36- per night
Do it yoursself camping Ush2,800- per person
lake bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi Safaris Resort: This is the large building newly
constructed on the lake shore after Bunyonyi Overland Camp.
Tel. 0486 231000. email: sales@bunyonyi.com, www.bunyonyi.com.
Camping Ush3000- Self Contained Cottages Ush35,000-
The Byoona Amagra (Whole Life) Project - www.sustainablitynow.org.
Located on Itambira Island this is a non profit establishment
dedicated to supporting education and sustainable development
at Lake Bunyonyi whilst providing visitors with budget accommodation
in comfort and style. Affordable meals available. To get here
boat transfers are from Rutinda market. You will need a private
hire to get to Rutinda (Ush8000- per car) or take a matatu on
Mon - Fri only for Ush1000-. From Rutinda you can hire a canoe
for Ush2500- per person or the schools motor boat for Ush7500-.
Camping (pitch you own) Ush3500- Furnished dorm Ush5000- Double
furnished tent Ush7000-
Double furnished dorm Ush9000- Twin room guest house Ush12,500-
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