Lake bunyonyi is among those epic leisure places you need to experience while on a Uganda self-drive tour. Lake bunyonyi is the second deepest in Africa and the deepest in Uganda. This thrilling site is situated in the south western Uganda between kabale and Kisoro. It is a famously birding site hosting of plenty of small colorful birds species. There are over 200 stunning bird species and if you are a bird lover, trust me you won’t regret visiting lake Bunyonyi. Another charming thing here is that, the lake id dotted with 29 islands surrounded by steep terraced hillsides which give the bunyonyi an eye catching beauty. Expect to enjoy the mysterious morning mist rising off the placid waters.
The Historical Background of Lake Bunyonyi
It is important to note that Lake bunyonyi was formed as a result of lava flow that emerged from one of the Virunga mountains. This lava successfully managed to occupy Ndego River. Lake Bunyonyi is graced with the waters that are free from diseases like bilharzia and water animals like hippopotamuses and crocodiles thus it’s one of those places you can go swimming in Uganda if you are a great swimmers.
How to Get To Lake Bunyonyi on a Self-Drive Safari?
Lake bunyonyi is found in the Kigezi highlands between kabale and Kisoro in the southwestern part of Uganda. You can get there either by road or by flight transfer from Entebbe Airport airport. On a self-drive safari, it can take you about 7 hours’ drive from Kampala or Entebbe. Alternatively you can use a flight services like the Aero link and eagle air mostly. Endeavor to get a 4×4 car rental to reach the park.
Wildlife in Lake Bunyonyi
The places features a warm tropical climate and moderate temperatures experienced throughout the year with a variety of little birds and over 200 bird species.From Lake Bunyonyi, it is easy to connect to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park for a gorilla trekking safari experience. Actually many travelers love to visit Lake Bunyonyi after their long tiresome gorilla trek in Bwindi forest or Mgahinga gorilla National Park.
Attractions and Activities to enjoy on a self-drive tour in Lake Bunyonyi
Birding
Lake Bunyonyi is a famous place for small birds and it is home to over 200 bird species making it birders paradise. This gives you chance to view a variety of bird species which include sun birds, cardinal woodpeckers, weavers, flycatchers, white tailed blue monard African harrier hawk grey crowned cranes and bird species that can be seen as they savor in the skies.
Eye catching Landscapes
The self-drive safari allows you to groove on the beautiful landscape of Kigezi region, attractions in the area like the hilly areas, steep roads, the communities along the way can also catch your eyes and the businesses they carry out along the way like selling sugarcane, fruits and bananas.
Mountain biking
You can go biking around the lake while experiencing the cool breezes through the villages and get chance to interact with the local people.
Nature Walks and Hikes
You can visit different villages around the park on foot and experience the cool breeze of the park and also go hiking in the area around the lake, afterwards you can go for can go for canoeing on the lake for relaxation and magical adventures.
Zip lining
With this activity the ropes are connected between trees in the opposite banks of the lake, you swing over the water and even touch the calm waters of the lake and feel the breeze on your face.
With the above self-drive road trip tips in Lake Bunyonyi, we hope you enjoy the best of your Uganda Safari this season. For more information or booking, simply get in touch with our reservation team to take you through our available car rental discounts