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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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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