LAKE MUTANDA EXPERIENCE

Located about 30 minutes drive from Kisoro town and it can be accessed from either kampala Capital of Uganda or from Kigali Capital of Rwanda via the Cyanika border of Uganda and Rwanda in the south western part of Uganda. It is about 8-9 hours drive by road from Kampala, quite a long drive however very scenic and interesting for adventure tourists. To reduce the driving hours from Entebbe airport to Kisoro, there are available 2 hours flights from Entebbe airport to Kisoro airstrip. It is a little known yet scenic fresh water lake located about 20kms from Kisoro town in the foothills of the Virunga ranges which span over the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. It is dotted by about 15 islands with lush vegetation, crop terraces along the high land slopes set against a stunning backdrop of cloudy peaks of Mountains Muhavura, Gahinga and Sabinyo which make up Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This lake is drained by Rutshuru river which flows northwards to L. Edward. Its scenic view makes it a relaxing base from which you can explore the area as well as track the famous mountain gorillas in the nearby Bwindi National park. The misty Virunga ranges in the background, papyrus swamp with plentiful opportunities of Uganda safari hikes, bird watching and a range of water activities all to yourself leave you envying the inhabitants of this place. Tourist Activities on Lake Mutanda include: Island tours like punishment island, canoeing, boat cruise, sightseeing, community tours, birding, mountain tour biking, hiking tours.