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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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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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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