Bunyonyi Overland Resort

About this hotel

Accommodation

Bunyonyi Overland Resort is located on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, making it a perfect base for exploring the lake or as a stopover en route to gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda. The resort offers a variety of accommodation options:

• 12 cottages and 2 family cottages
• 4 self-contained rooms
• Furnished safari tents
• Mobile tents and self-camping facilities

The resort is built with local materials, is locally owned, and provides vital employment opportunities for the surrounding community.

Dining

Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, with snacks available. Dining emphasizes local hospitality and fresh flavors, complemented by scenic lake views.

Leisure & Local Attractions

Lake Bunyonyi is famously safe for swimming, with no bilharzia, crocodiles, or hippos, and malaria is rare due to the altitude. Activities include:

• Boat rides across the lake’s 29 islands
• Birdwatching (Bunyonyi means “place of little birds”)
• Nature walks and cultural encounters
• Relaxation in the gardens or by the lakeshore

Amenities

Facilities include:

• Secure car parking
• Conference space
• Restaurant and bar
• Craft shop and reading materials
• Satellite TV and travel information
• WiFi and internet connection
• Laundry service, first aid, and emergency contacts