The second deepest lake in Africa, after Lake Tanganyika, is Lake Bunyonyi, which is located in southwest Uganda. Strategically situated next to Bwindi impenetrable national park, which is home to Uganda’s endangered mountain gorilla species, is Lake Bunyonyi. The districts of Kisoro and Kabale contain Lake Bunyonyi. This charming feature is encircled by mountains, hills, rich greenery, and other stunning scenery.With more than 200 bird species, this lake is undoubtedly a destination for bird watchers. The Bakiga and Batwa are two ethnic groups that surround Lake Bunyonyi, which was created by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Their rich and varied cultures can be experienced during a Ugandan cultural safari or trip.
Activities available to tourists in Lake Bunyonyi.
Observing wildlife: The endangered mountain gorilla species can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is adjacent to Lake Bunyonyi. But in addition to gorillas, the Bwindi impenetrable national park is home to a variety of other wildlife species, including the rarely sighted lions, forest elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, gorillas, hippopotamuses, giraffes, Jackson’s hearte beast, Uganda Kob, sitatunga, warthogs, bush bucks, water bucks, hyenas, monkeys, oribis, baboons, fish, and more.
Sport Fishing: To name a few, Lake Bunyonyi is home to a wide range of fish species, including tilapia, catfish, lung fish, tiger fish, and Nile perch. One can obtain a fish permit from the local tourism offices and go fishing at Lake Bunyonyi while on a Uganda wildlife/cultural trip or safari with the goal of seeing any of the aforementioned fish species. The captured fish can also be used to make a delectable Ugandan supper.
Boat cruises: Visitors have the chance to take an exciting boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi. This is a fun and soothing exercise. Boat tours provide you the chance to see a variety of birds and wildlife. For a boat excursion that typically lasts one to three hours, the cost is typically $30 USD for international non-residents, $20 USD for foreign residents, and UGX 30,000 for East African citizens. One may enjoy the lake’s stunning scenery, including its hills, islands, green trees, and birds, while on a boat tour.
Nature hikes at Lake Bunyonyi: Visitors can stroll along the paths that line the lake’s shoreline and discover its varied natural beauty. A visitor can observe the many animals and birds around Lake Bunyonyi and establish a connection with nature while traveling with a guide.
Cultural experience: During a Uganda Lake Bunyonyi tour, visitors can explore the Batwa and Bakiga local communities and discover their ways of life, fishing folktales, and traditional dances and songs. They can also buy local crafts as souvenirs, to name a few.
Trekking with mountain gorillas; seeing Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during a Uganda Lake Bunyonyi tour. About 480 mountain gorillas and more than 500 chimpanzees can be found in the impenetrable national park of Bwindi. providing a fantastic opportunity for trekking gorillas, which includes spending time with them, feeding them, and studying their behaviors. Nonetheless, in order to do gorilla trekking, a permit is required. These permits are quite exciting and typically take one hour to obtain. The cost is 800 USD for foreign non-residents, 700 USD for foreign residents, and 300,000 UGX for East African natives.
Bird watching: A birder’s dream will come true in Lake Bunyonyi, which is home to a wide variety of bird species. More than 450 bird species can be found in Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including the Abyssinian ground hornbill, which typically migrates from another country, the blue-headed coucal, the swamp flycatcher, the African fish eagle, the silver bird, the Senegal thick-knee, the Goliath heron, the speckle-fronted weaver, the silver bird, the shoe bill, the osprey, weaver birds, African jacana, African qualifinch, piapiac, and osprey, to name a few.
The dry months of January, February, December, June, July, August, and September are the ideal times of year to visit Lake Bunyonyi.
