Lake Bunyonyi Rock resort is located in Kashambya on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the southwestern piece of Uganda close to Bwindi national park the home of mountain gorillas. The lodge is affordable and helpful to visitors remaining in Bunyonyi with an all-encompassing perspective on the lake and encompassing regions. It requires around 6–7-hour drive (450kmsquared) from Kampala to the cabin by street through Masaka-Kabale and 1 hr from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip by Aerolink while utilizing air transport.
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort has 22 rooms 19 of which are luxury (self-contained) while three are basic (not self-contained). Five of the luxury rooms are in the Rock Bungalow three rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs. Each of these rooms has a private balcony, private showers, clear views of the lake and neighboring communities. The arrangement of the rooms can be single, double, twin and triple depending on the number of visitors received and the choice of their sleeping arrangements.
Services And Facilities At Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- A restaurant that serves different delicious food both local and international meal that meets guests’ appetite.
- Breakfast while facing the lake
- lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well-trained and organized staff
- A well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks, you relax while enjoying the stunning view of the lake and surrounding area,
- Free parking space is available
- Laundry services available
- Wifi available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends,
- Private beach
- Healthy and fitness centres
- Excellent rooms and comfortable clean beddings,
- Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes
- Recreational areas available at the lodge, like boating , swimming, hiking , trekking , fishing and many others
What to do and see while at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Mountain Gorilla trekking.
Go trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park. Encounter the gorillas in the jungle.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park involves travelers hiking the forest in search of the golden monkeys in their natural habitat. The activity starts at 8 am with an orientation of what is to be expected, and travelers then head out in search of the golden monkeys using the Gahinga trail.
Canoeing on lake Bunyonyi
Join a canoe or boat ride on islands of lake Bunyonyi that is to say the punishment island where unmarried pregnant girls were left to die in isolation.
Birding at Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort offers guided bird watching tours to the shores and swampy area of Lake . Its recommended to carry Binoculars to clearly spot birds from a far distance.
Batwa Community Visits
Visit the Batwa community villages to learn more about the pygmy. That is to say hunting, fruit gathering , collecting honey , tradition dances as wll as visiting the Ngarame caves
Mountain Biking
Enjoy mountain biking through the local villages, farms, homes, and hills around Lake Bunyonyi. This is the best way to explore arear around Lake Bunyonyi.
Zip Lining
Explore Lake Bunyonyi and take part in a thrilling ziplining experience that involves swinging on a rope on top of the water across. This also offers best Aerial views and fresh feelings of the Lake.
Islands Exploration
Cruise around the 29 Islands of Lake Bunyonyi including Bushara island, Akampene island, Kyahungye, Bwama and Bucuranuka islands and among others.