Lake Bunyonyi - Paradise in Uganda                                                        

Lonely Planet calls it (a scene that takes you to the Lord of the Rings)

Swim, canoe, island hop, birds, butterfly, Batwa Villages

This is where Ugandans come to unwind.

It is amazing what an volcanic explosion can create, Lake Bunyonyi was birthed by a volcanic explosion.  Today it is one of the deepest lakes in Africa, from 44 meters to 900 meters in depth.

The name in the local language is "the place of little birds" and there are many that you will find here, the beauty that this volcanic explosions created many years ago is breathtaking.  Surrounded by mountains in what is called "the little Switzerland."  Terraced hills where people till the soil and grow food.  The climate is perfect, the temperature of the lake a pleasant 25 degrees, perfect for swimming and bilharzia free.

Canoe trips for the day experiencing the African Sunset as you return to your lodging.

Lake Bunyonyi is a place to visit in Uganda, the perfect place to add on to your Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mount Mgahinga Gorilla Park, others like to add it to their trip to Queen Elizabeth Park.

The scenic beauty alone is worth the trip and a stay here.  You will not be disappointed.  Sorry, not many fish are found here, but lots of other things to discover and you are surrounded by one of the most scenic spots in Uganda - Lake Bunyonyi.

Islands of Note you will find at Lake Bunyonyi we have listed a few:

Akampene  - Punishment Island:  Being unmarried, pregnant girl in the Bagika culture was a no no.  The tribe would banish them to this island where they were left to die of hunger.  Most could not swim, so there was escape from Akampene  unless someone came up with enough cows for the bride's price, however the woman would have to live with the shame for the rest of her life.  Fortunately the practice no longer exists.

You might find an older woman around the lake that was on the Island and a bride's price was paid for them.

Bushara Island:  A great island waiting to be discovered by you.  You will also find great accommodations on the Island.  Here you can rent a canoe or sailboat and enjoy the lake as you move across it.

There is also a Eucalyptus forest here, the seedlings came from Australia after the forest around the lake and on the lake had been harvested for agricultural purposes.  The good thing is that Eucalyptus trees grow fast, the negative thing is that they deplete the soil.  There are many birds you will find as you take a walk on the island.

Bwama Island:  Dr. Leonard Sharp established a leopard colony back in the 1920's along with a church.  It was a place for those with leprosy to come to and not infect their local communities.

Today it is a school and serves children in the surrounding communities.

It is one of the islands to explore if you have time while visiting Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda

Njuyeera Island: This island was the home of Dr. Leonard Sharp and his home was a white building which astounded the local people.  It is a small island and provided  the perfect location for Dr. White's Home.

Bucuranuka or Upside Down Island:  The latter name was given because of a legend where villagers were brewing sorghum beer when a visitor came asking for some.  They thought the woman wa a local beggar and chased her away.  She however was a witch, she had a man paddle her back to the mainland and as they reached there Bucuranuka Island turned upside down destroying everyone except a chicken that had gotten away.

Feel free to let us know that you would like to add on Lake Bunyonyi Lake as part of your Ugandan Safari.

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