Hotel Room
Single Room
A comfortable single room for solo travellers, with a private bathroom and a desk.
- One bed
- Lake view
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Bunyonyi Safaris
A 4-star resort, a whole lake of experiences, and a school that changes lives
On the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale: a UTB-certified resort, guided experiences and Uganda safaris, and a UBTEB-certified hospitality and tourism skills institute.
Three ways in
Stay, explore, or train with us
Bunyonyi Safaris brings together a lakeside resort, guided experiences and Uganda safaris, and a hospitality skills institute — all in one place.
The Resort
Stay on the lake
Cottages, hotel rooms, suites, dormitories and camping — 4-star comfort on the water.
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Experiences & Safaris
Meet the lake, then the country
Boat cruises, islands and birding on Lake Bunyonyi, plus gorilla trekking and safaris across Uganda.
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The Institute
Train for a real career
UBTEB-certified hospitality and tourism training inside a working 4-star resort.
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Featured rooms
A sample of what's on offer — see every room, cottage and dormitory on the Stay page.
Hotel Room
Double / Twin Room
Double and triple rooms for couples, friends and small families.
- Adaptable double or twin bedding
- Lake view
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Hotel Room
Deluxe Triple Room
Our most generous standard room, with the best of the lake views.
- Beds for up to three guests
- Lake view
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Days on the lake
Featured experiences
Twenty-nine islands, boat cruises and birdlife — a taste of what you can do on Lake Bunyonyi.
Water
MV Bunyonyi Boat Cruise
A covered motorboat, a drink from the bar, and the hills turning copper as the sun drops behind the islands.
- ⏱ 1.5–2 hours
- Easy
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Culture
Boat Cruise & Punishment Island
Lake Bunyonyi holds 29 islands, each with its own story — including Akampene, known as Punishment Island.
- ⏱ Half day
- Easy
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Wildlife & Birding
Birding on Lake Bunyonyi
'Bunyonyi' means place of many little birds — and more than 200 species have been recorded here.
- ⏱ 2–4 hours
- Easy
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Beyond the lake
Featured safaris
From a short escape to a full circuit of Uganda's parks — planned by people who have driven every mile of it.
2 days · Lake Bunyonyi
2 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A weekend on the water: canoe, islands, sunset cruise and a night on the lake shore. The easiest escape from Kampala or Kigali.
- Dugout canoe paddle at first light
- Island-hopping among the 29 islands, including Punishment Island
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3 days · Lake Bunyonyi
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari
Three days to actually slow down — water, hills, community visits and the best of the lake without rushing.
- Canoeing, swimming and a sunset cruise
- Guided community and Batwa cultural visit
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4 days · Lake Bunyonyi
4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari
The complete lake itinerary: every signature activity, plus room to simply sit with a book and a view.
- Birding among the 200+ recorded species
- Island-hopping, canoeing and swimming in bilharzia-free water
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