It is a small and friendly hotel situated behind the National Parks office in Kisoro town on Mutanda Road. The hotel offers a cozy atmosphere and is furnished in warm colors with welcoming public areas. On-site amenities include a bar, a breakfast room and a 24-hour front desk with an experienced staff who will be pleased to provide you with any information you may need.
The facility has clean toilets and hot water showers, a Restaurant and bar, spacious campsite; secure parking, free evening entertainment, wireless internet, elegant and warm rooms, lovely gardens, maximum security, information, and a business desk.
The facility is a popular hangout for backpackers and independent travelers traveling with or without their own vehicles that wish to stay in Kisoro town. They have loads of Gorilla trekking knowledge on their notice board and can offer help in areas such as obtaining permits for gorilla trekking in Rwanda and DR Congo.

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Nkuringo Safari Lodge

Travel to Kisoro and discover the rustic Nkuringo Safari Lodge. This magical paradise on the shores of Lake Mutanda overlooks the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes. The lodge is one-two levels. The main Lodge n the lower level is designed with tradition at its heart. A combination of local stone and hardwood structures creates a warm environment for the chilly evening on the lake. The top desk area commands sensation views of the Virunga Volcanoes and Lake Mutanda. Here you will find a restaurant and bar where you relax next to a warm fire. The lower deck is predominantly used during the day for early breakfast lunch buffets. There are Lounge, bookshop and well-stocked library which provides plenty of reading materials for a lazy afternoon at the lodge.

The lodge offers accommodation to all budget travelers and has seven well-sited self-contained tented rooms – These self-contained tents are built on the shores of the lake. They are constructed with a permanent stone bathroom at the rear and raised-decking supporting the vast tent in front. Each tent has its own private front porch where guests may spend a quiet evening.
They organize different activities for the Guests and among these include the Sun Downer Cruise. A small pontoon boat takes guests on sundowner cruises around the islands located on the lake. The guides and drivers are well acquainted with the local bird species in the district and have a vast knowledge of the local traditions in the area. The other activity prepared by the lodge is Lake Canoe Safari – Canadian style canoes take up to 4 guests and a guide on tours of the lake shores. One of the most unique ways of viewing birds in the region.

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Mutanda Eco Community Centre (M.E.C.C)

Located just 6 kilometers away from Kisoro town in southwestern Uganda, Mutanda Eco Community Centre (M.E.C.C) is a community-owned eco-lodge located at the south shores of Lake Mutanda. The camp provides accommodation, camping facilities, and food. Because of the camp’s proximity to Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, Mutanda Eco Community Centre is the perfect choice for accommodation for tourists who are considering mountain gorilla tracking.

The suite camp consists of a structure of a platform on pillars and a roof. The platform is lifted from the ground and provides a floor for a number of tents. The tents are provided by the Centre and work like a simple version of lodging, or an advanced way of tenting where you will not have to bring your own tent. Here one is protected from the ground and from the rain while keeping the feeling of camping. In future the roof will be covered with solar panels, gathering energy from the sun. The roof will also protect the suite camp from different weather conditions. The roof can also provide smaller windmills to compensate for days with less sun. The suit camp is already in place and it has three tents which can accommodate six people.

The Centre also offers ample camping place for those guests who do come with their own tents. The prices for such facilities are affordable and can be accessed on the M.E.C.C information board at the Centre or one can ask the staff members at the Centre. There are several ecotourism activities that can be carried out at Lake Mutanda and these include swimming, canoeing, boat riding, snake safari, otter viewing, and village visits. They also offer volunteer opportunities for clients interested in supporting community projects. The volunteer experience entails teaching swimming lessons to children, working at the health centers and teaching conservation education at the nearby Chihe Primary School.

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The Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge is situated at the foot of the Virunga chain at Uganda’s smallest park – Mgahinga Gorilla Park. Rounded by Mounts Sabinyo, Gahinga, and Muhuvura, this unique lodge has stunning scenery around it and its nine Banda huts. Every room’s design is got from ancient traditional Batwa culture paired with world-class comfort as well as a beautiful garden with rustic styles setting. This lodge is “located in a stunning location at the base of brooding volcanoes” (Lonely Planet).

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is home to, rare golden monkeys, Unique Mountain Gorilla, the extinct Volcanoes of the Virunga, atmospheric bamboo forests and the sacred Ngarama Cave – once home to the King of the Batwa Pygmies. When visitors get done with all activities organized in the day such as mountain Hiking, Wild Game viewing, and cultural trekking there is no better place to relax than Mount Gahinga Lodge.

Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge

The lodge is the best place to relax after your Uganda Safari and what makes it different from others is that it has a massage room, warming open fireplace where visitors can chill in the evening hours, delicious three-course meals and blissful views of the mighty volcanic peaks, this lodge is a wonderful place to recuperate after your Ugandan adventures.
Guests are guaranteed a great night’s sleep in our comfortable separate cabins, surrounded by nice-looking terraces and gardens to make the most of the views and native birds and butterflies.
The Lodge provides a number of Amenities and these include; Restaurant and bar, Open fireplace, Laundry service, On-site wildlife viewing, Outdoor sitting area for bird watching, surrounded by wild plants, A sunroom facing the volcanoes and Solar power. The Lodge’s room description is that it has eight attractive bandas which are nestled in the wild gardens at the foot of the Virunga Volcanoes.

All bandas have their own specific seating area with even privates bathrooms, composting toilets and bush showers.
Lighting is solar powered, making them extremely environmentally friendly. Mountain Gahinga Safari Lodge has a variety of activities to Guest as seen below. Guests can spend the day climbing the Muhavura Volcano. (Elevation 4137 m) Its name means “the guide.” The typical cone-shaped mountain provides some of the best views in the country. Most of the climbing activities are carried out on a rocky surface full of grasses and small shrubs. Hikers are rewarded with the view of the Virunga Volcanoes when they reach on the top.

While at this lodge guests can spend their day climbing the Gahinga Volcano. (Elevation 3473 m) A hike, which takes you about 6 hours round trip, goes through a good example of a pure bamboo forest. Gahinga once had a crater lake on top but time has changed it into a lush swamp. (Distance to the swamp is 8 km). Guests can take part in a full day Batwa pygmy experience. This cultural walk begins at the base camp, which is located almost 30 minutes from the lodge. Members of the Batwa community and Ugandan Wildlife Authority guides help take to take visitors through the dense forest and educate visitors on the Batwa ways of life. You will see traditional dwellings, shoot with bows and arrows, learn about medicinal and edible plants, and visit the Garama Cave for a song and dance performance.

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Kisoro Travelers’ Rest Hotel

Travellers Rest Hotel is a colonial-style hotel located just 14km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park outside Kisoro Town, in the extreme southwestern part of Uganda, providing a perfect point for trips into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. When the visitor is just entering, he or she is welcomed by the ibis typical sound. The wonderful-green surrounding garden is the home of various birds species. When the guest is just seated on the terrace he is paid by the nice smell of the sweet perfume from the honeysuckle, and in the cool evenings, one can experience a warm atmosphere which is provided by the fireplace in the lounge, surrounded by unusual African artifacts and a huge collection of Congolese masks.

The surrounding landscape, dominated by the peaks of the Massifs of Virunga Volcanoes has very interesting beauty. The volcanoes offer spectacular views of the Rift Valley and the emerald-green Lake Mutanda in the distance. In the sixties the famous American ‘gorilla-woman’ Dian Fossey visited Travellers Rest many, many times to do paperwork, relax or meet people. Fossey said of the hotel: “It was my second home.” The Lodge Amenities in this precious hotel are; Restaurant, Travel desk, Bikes to rent, Lounge area with fireplace, bar, and large meeting table Internet access, Massages, Laundry service, Gift Shop, Enclosed garden, Huge selection of Congolese masks

All the Spotless private rooms lead out onto the pleasant garden and have private bathrooms with hot water. Available rooms include single, twin, double, triple and a suite.
The activities organized by the hotel are, Paying visits to the a local primary school where the deaf children study from and here willing guests are welcomed to make donations, also the hotel organizes traditional performances done by the local orphan group and some of the activities also include having cycle ride to lake Mutanda, visiting the local market mainly on market days, Batwa Forest Trail through the National Park among others. Most of the food prepared by the rest Hotel is sourced from Kisoro market, which is supplied by the local Bafumbira and Bakiga communities. The hotel staff is mostly from Kisoro. Staff training and career development of the staff members is of great importance to the Hotel management

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Kisoro Tourist Hotel

Kisoro Tourist Hotel is the most pleasant and comfortable hotel at a budget tariff price and offers the best accommodation facilities in their self-contained rooms. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of the lounge provided by a true fireplace. When visitors get done with their daily activities in the nearby area, they can relax with a romantic massage done by well-trained workers and also a steam bath. The hotel has one of the best restaurants recognized in-country for the high-standard food preparation in both traditional and international dishes

Kisoro Tourist Hotel provides the following amenities on-site are; On-site restaurant, Tour/Travel Desk, Conference Facilities, Internet Access, Gift shop, On-site Bar, Fitness Room/Gym, Laundry/Dry Cleaning, Library/Reading Area. The hotel rooms also have TV-Cable/Satellite were visitors can watch international and local updates, The TV can get Local Stations clearly, Fans, Hot water, Private Bathroom are also provided to ensure that visitor get a better to stay.

Due to the need to protect the environment and giving back to the local communities, the hotel organizes different responsible tourism activities such as The women´s dance group performs organized by the hotel have massages that raise awareness about how the environment can be protected and also through the drama performances, the young people in the community are encouraged to stop illegal activities such as poaching wild animals in the park.

The women´s group performs traditional dances and drama and has used the profits from their performances to purchase a piece of land, which they plan to build more accommodations for the guests. Kisoro Tourist Hotel also provides assistance to AIDs awareness campaigns in local schools and focus on stopping young people from involving in the acts that may lead them to contract AIDS. Kisoro Tourist hotel also has a craft shop at the hotel Centre and host cultural dances where community members can perform. These offerings help raise money for the surrounding communities.

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The Guest House is ranked among the best Budget lodges in Kisoro town and it is a home away from home. They also offer a wide range of delicious food menu with meat and vegetarian options. The Guest House offers a wide range of accommodation options ranging from single and double, self-contained rooms to dormitories. The visitor’s choice of accommodation should be dictated by the visitor’s personal travel budget but also the guest’s own interests to give the guest total relaxation and peace of mind to make the guest feel at home.

Golden Monkey guest house provides an excellent base for trekking the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi, Golden monkeys and volcano hiking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. They also arrange canoe trekking trips to the beautiful lake Mutanda, which is just an hour away on foot. Community activities like a market visit or village walk can be arranged.
Golden Monkey Guest House can be accessed by Road, Travel from Kampala crossing the Equator through Mbarara – Kabale onto Kisoro. Golden monkey Guesthouse is behind the Uganda wildlife information office in Kisoro town and well signposted. And our newly open Rafiki guesthouse is along Bunagana road a few meters next to the famous Travelers Hotel
By Road: Travel from Kigali to Cyanika Border then proceed onto Kisoro town

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Countryside Guest House has located a few minutes’ walk from the Kisoro town Centre. At Countryside, you will be welcomed with genuine warmth and friendship. We are surrounded by rolling hills, evergreen farms and splendid views of the Virunga Volcanoes. We are ideally located for visitors planning to visit the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Just like other important guest houses in the region, countryside provides amenities such as; On-site restaurant, Tour/Travel Desk, Conference Facilities, Internet Access, Gift shop, On-site Bar, Fitness Room/Gym, Laundry/Dry Cleaning.

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Bunyonyi Overland Resort is located at Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale southwestern Uganda. It offers superb accommodation in comfortable safari tents, rooms, cottages, and family cottages. They also offer a camping option for those with their own equipment and a comfortable ‘rent a mobile tent’ with or without bedding arrangements in their pleasant gardens. Whilst at the resort you will find lots of activities to keep you more than occupied. Should simple relaxation be all you are looking for then there is no better place to read your book or chill out than on the terrace of your accommodation. All accommodations are sited with splendid views over the lake.

There are 10 furnished safari tents that are mounted on raised platforms. Each has its own terrace and wonderful views over Lake Bunyonyi.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Cottages: Each of our 12 cottages with panoramic views up the lake offer both twin and double occupancy options.
Family Cottages which are two in number are completely self-contained and fully furnished for travelers who move with their families. Satellite TV is also included. The terraced block makes part of the four-room rooms in the Resort.

For those on a budget traveling without their own camping equipment why not consider renting a mobile tent from them, with or without bedding, Choose your pitch and they will set it up and furnish for you. The Resort also provides room to clients who want Self-camping. For the clients with their own equipment, Bunyonyi overland Resort gardens and dedicated camping area provide a serene, safe, affordable and comfortable environment for your stay at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort. Each and every room at the Resort contains a fireplace, fan, hot water, and private bathroom and cable/satellite television.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort has a variety of on-site facilities and these are all provided to cater for the successful stay and enjoyment of visitors while in Mgahinga National Park. Some of these facilities are, Secure car parking ,Restaurant with fireplace ,Conference room, Craft shop, Picnic and relaxation areas ,Library, Travel information ,Satellite TV ,Grocery store with essential items, Storage or safe custody of personal effects, Car hire and taxi, Laundry service First aid, emergency contacts, 24 hour security and 24/7 internet connection Ushs 100/- per minute.
Bunyonyi Overland Resort Lodge Amenities in the Resort area, On-site restaurant, Tour/ travel desk, Conference facilities, Laundry/ dry cleaning services, Internet Access, On-site bar, Library/ reading room, Souvenir/ gift shop. In order not to keep the guest bored Bunyonyi overland Resort also organizes the following activities, Volleyball, badminton, indoor games, swimming, canoeing, boat-motor hire, Bird watching, Mountain biking, Fishing, Community walks, Twice weekly local market.

For the case of responsible Tourism the management of the resort has been implementing a number of strategies and among these involve, the tree-planting campaigns at the lodge and in the surrounding areas and visitors are also encouraged to at least plant a tree during their stay in the lodge to promote the environmental conservation campaign., also visitors haven taken to learn about the lives of the local population, their farming activities and how community tourism is directly benefitting villagers. Local communities are invited to sell their locally made handicrafts to our guests and many more others.

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The Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort is located right on Lake Bunyonyi. Guests can sit back and relax surrounded by the gorgeous scenery and countryside or partake in the ample cultural, natural and eco-tourism activities offered through the lodge. We also organize relaxing day-trips in the local district to allow guests to discover exclusive local spots and interact with the local people and nature. Tourists can meet the local community for a truly authentic Ugandan travel experience.

Due to the convenient location of the Resort, it can arrange trips to Bwindi Impenetrable and Queen Elizabeth National Parks or even a day trip to Rwanda.
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort has rooms that contain a fireplace, hot water, and cable/satellite television. All room rates include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the accommodation facility also provides the following facilities and services to visitors; On-site restaurant and bar, Tour/ travel desk Conference facilities, Laundry/ dry cleaning services, Pool, Library/ reading room Souvenir/gift shop.
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort also organizes the following activities to the visitors and among these involve the following, Bird watching ,Motorboat trips with guide ,Canoe hire (with or without guides), Fishing ,Swimming in the pool or lake, Visiting hot springs ,Visiting local community with guide, Visiting one of the many Islands on the lake Sailing, Visiting Kisizi Falls and Percussion workshop

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