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Lake Bunyonyi Canoe & Island Visit

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

About this experience

Lake Bunyonyi is a long, island-dotted lake surrounded by terraced hills in south-western Uganda. Paddling a dugout canoe or taking a motorboat between the islands reveals quiet villages, birdlife and far-reaching views.

Some trips visit Punishment Island, with its sobering history, or local communities on the shore. It is a peaceful place to rest between gorilla treks.

Highlights

  • Dugout canoe paddling
  • Terraced-hill scenery
  • Island and village visits

Good to know

Best for
Rest days and slow travellers
When to go
Year-round.
Practical note
Life jackets are provided. The lake is at altitude and evenings are cool.

Where to experience it

Shishi arranges this experience in Uganda, around Lake Bunyonyi, only when season and logistics support it honestly.

Add Lake Bunyonyi Canoe & Island Visit to your safari

Add Lake Bunyonyi Canoe & Island Visit to your safari

Tell us when you hope to travel and we will place this experience only where season, permits and pacing support it.

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