Answers to the questions guests ask most often about Nyamunyonyi Lake Resort and Lake Bunyonyi.
Yes. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the few lakes in the region free of bilharzia and dangerous wildlife such as crocodiles or hippos, so swimming near the shore is generally considered safe.
It's one of the deepest lakes in Africa, with a maximum recorded depth of roughly 900 metres in parts — part of why it's sometimes described as bottomless in local folklore.
About 1.5 hours by road, which is why many guests use Nyamunyonyi Lake Resort as a base before or after gorilla trekking.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM.
Solar-powered lakeview cottages from a single-occupancy Cozy Lakeview Cottage at $40/night up to a four-guest Family Retreat Cottage at $120/night, all with private bathrooms. Full details on our accommodation page.
Uganda's drier months — roughly December to February and June to August — tend to be most comfortable for boat trips, hiking and gorilla trekking, though the lake itself is scenic year-round.
See our full Getting Here guide for road, flight and transfer options.
Yes — we help arrange permits and transport for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Ask when you book your stay via our booking page or contact us.
