South-Western Uganda · Destination Guide
Lake Bunyonyi
One of Africa's few genuinely safe swimming lakes, set among terraced hills near the Rwandan border.
One of Africa's few genuinely safe swimming lakes, set among terraced hills near the Rwandan border.
Lake Bunyonyi lies in a landscape of steep, terraced hills near Uganda’s border with Rwanda, and is one of very few lakes on the continent considered free of both crocodiles and bilharzia, which makes it safe for swimming. It is the usual place to rest after a Bwindi gorilla trek, a short and scenic transfer away.
The lake is dotted with small islands, several of which can be visited by dugout canoe, and the surrounding hills are terraced with subsistence farms. It is a quiet, restorative stop rather than a wildlife destination in its own right.
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Safari Packages
Every itinerary below includes time in Lake Bunyonyi. Each is a costed starting point and can be adjusted to your dates and pace.
8 Days / 7 Nights Uganda, Kenya
Destinations Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Nairobi, Maasai Mara
From$4,290 per person View
4 Days / 3 Nights Uganda
Destinations Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe
From$1,705 per person View
5 Days / 4 Nights Uganda, Rwanda
Destinations Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Kigali
From$2,530 per person View