Protruding from translucent water, luscious stepped hills provide a natural staircase leading you to some of the best views in Uganda. Formed over 10,000 years ago, when a river was dammed by lava, Lake Bunyonyi is rich with history and bird song. Though the depth of the water is debated, it’s considered to be a maximum of 40 metres (roughly 130 feet).
It enjoys a warm, tropical climate all year round, with the luxury of a cool breeze in both morning and evening. The lake is based in south-western Uganda, sandwiched between Kabale (53 km away) and Kisoro (48 km away). To reach the lake, you can catch a matatu (minibus) from Kampala, taking you to Kabale within 6.5 hours. From Kabale, you can hire a taxi, or rent a car, to complete the journey within 1.5 hours.
Alternatively, you can catch a 1.5 hour flight from Entebbe to Kihihi. Once arriving in Kihihi, you can either hire a taxi, or rent a car, and drive to Lake Bunyonyi in roughly 3 hours. This can seem overwhelming, but don’t let it put you off from visiting the lake, as we can take care of all of this for you.
