Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Located in Kabale, western Uganda, Bunyonyi Overland Resort is conveniently close to both the Uwa offices (about 3.1 km) and the Kabale market (about 1.7 km), making it an ideal base for gorilla treks. With friendly Ugandan service, both local and international food, and adherence to COVID-19 standard operating standards, this hotel is a haven for travelers.

Approximately 337 kilometers and 7 hours of driving time separate Kampala from Kabale Town in southern Uganda.It’s a self-sufficient community that has everything you might want, including a hospital, a university, schools, and banks.

Accommodations in Bunyonyi Overland Resort The accommodations at Lake Bunyonyi range from 15 self-contained cottages and family cottages to campsites and around 10 safari tents, each with a terrace and stunning views of the lake. While your gorilla trek, there are a variety of lodging options to select from. The lodge has free internet, a garden, and a patio where you can unwind.They provide a variety of accommodation types to suit your preferences, including double, single, twin, and family rooms.

Exploring Bunyonyi Overland Resort: A Guide

Traveling from Kampala or Entebbe to Bunyonyi Overland Resort can be arranged through private or public transportation; the former takes about 8 to 9 hours and costs about $15 per seat. The latter offers bus service to Kabale, Miko, and Kisoro towns, where you can then hire a motorcycle (Boda bodas) or a special taxi for about $30 to get you to the resort.

Or alternatively Transfers to the lodge can be arranged by the hotel or by taking a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airstrip. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to take you to the guest house. Alternatively, you can arrange for the transfer at the airport; however, we recommend booking your transfer in advance to ensure that a driver will be waiting for you at the airport.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

From Kigali, Rwanda, you may reach Bunyonyi Overland Resort Lake Bunyonyi after a four to five hour journey. On the way, you’ll pass via the Ugandan border towns of Cyanika and Katuna. It takes about one to two hours to get to the lodge from the towns of Kabale and Kisoro.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort Features

Complimentary Wi-Fi

The bar is well-stocked

The eatery that offers dishes from across the world in addition to its own specialties

Taking a dip

Having a fire

Explore the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and its Rushaga area on a gorilla trek while staying at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.
You may go gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest in either the Rushaga sector (about a 15-minute drive) or the Nkuringo sector (about a 45-minute drive) while you’re staying at Upendo Guest House.

Due to high demand, gorilla permits sell out in advance; non-residents of the United States pay$800, international residents pay$700, and East African natives pay USD70 per person, per trek. We advise booking your permits at least three to five months in advance to ensure you don’t miss out. To arrange for the necessary permissions in advance of your walk, please get in touch with us using this form.

Exploring the Bwindi Forest for Gorilla Habituation

The Gorilla Habituation Experience is unique to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park; it allows visitors to spend four hours in the company of mountain gorillas while also allowing them to visit groups of gorillas that have become semi-habituated to humans, preparing them for future regular trekking. There are just four of you in the group, as opposed to eight on a typical trekking trip, making this an unforgettable experience. It is highly suggested to book the gorilla habituation permit in advance, since it costs USD1500 per person each trip.

There are more than 400 kinds of birds in Bwindi Forest, which you may see from the comfort of your hotel balcony or arrange for a full day of birding excursions via the lodge at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.

Fishing for Fun

Because it is home to a wide variety of fish, including tilapia, nile perch, and many more, Lake Bunyonyi is a great place for sport fishing.

An Exploration into Batwa Culture
as you’re here, you may meet locals and get a feel for their culture via their dances and art as you learn about their daily lives. You will also get the opportunity to visit nearby community schools, where you may observe classes, interact with students, and even distribute any school supplies you may have brought with you.

Adventures with Golden Monkeys and Their Habits
Located one to two hours away from the resort, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the perfect place to go habituating or golden monkey tracking. The cost of the habituation permit is USD135 per person, which includes park entry fees, while the cost of the tracking ticket is USD100.

It is suggested to arrange Gorilla tracking and gorilla habituation in advance at Bunyonyi Overland Resort. If you have enough time, you may perform all of the following activities according to your wish. You can book the other activities during your stay at the lodge.

Treks in the woods
There will be time for a forest walk, during which you may see different kinds of birds, as well as gain knowledge about the plants and Bwindi Forest itself.

If you’re interested in dug-out canoeing and bird viewing, you should visit Lake Bunyonyi. The Bunyonyi Overland Resort is located on the lake’s edge, so you can enjoy both activities while you’re there.

 

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