4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Escape – Bunyonyi Overland Resort & Boat Excursion

In this 4‑day Lake Bunyonyi getaway, you’ll stay at Bunyonyi Overland Resort, a charming lakeside retreat with panoramic views and cozy cottages

4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Escape – Bunyonyi Overland Resort & Boat Excursion vacation with Tanzania Horizon Safaris.

4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Escape – Bunyonyi Overland Resort & Boat Excursion with Tanzania Horizon Safaris.

4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Escape – Bunyonyi Overland Resort & Boat Excursion

Relaxation • Scenic Beauty • Cultural Charm
Operated by Uganda Horizon Safaris


Introduction

Known as “The Place of Little Birds”, Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda’s most beautiful and tranquil destinations. Surrounded by rolling green hills and dotted with 29 small islands, this freshwater lake offers crystal‑clear waters, breathtaking scenery, and a peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding.

In this 4‑day Lake Bunyonyi getaway, you’ll stay at Bunyonyi Overland Resort, a charming lakeside retreat with panoramic views and cozy cottages. You’ll enjoy a private boat excursion to explore the lake’s islands and discover its rich history and legends, while also having time to relax, swim, and soak in the peaceful surroundings.

This trip is ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking scenic beauty, relaxation, and cultural exploration in one of Uganda’s most serene locations.

  • Pickup from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Kampala
  • Transfer time: ~5 hrs from Kampala (via Mbarara)
  • Stop for lunch in Mbarara before continuing to Kabale
  • Arrive at Bunyonyi Overland Resort in the late afternoon
  • Check‑in, enjoy a welcome drink, and relax with views over the calm waters
  • Dinner at the resort’s lakeside restaurant
  • 🛏️ Bunyonyi Overland Resort | 🍽️ Lunch, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the resort
  • Depart for your private boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Visit historical islands like Punishment Island and Bwama Island
  • Learn about the lake’s legends and the communities living around it
  • Spot water birds such as grey crowned cranes, herons, and weaver birds
  • Return to the resort for lunch
  • Afternoon at leisure — swim in the lake (bilharzia‑free), go canoeing, or relax on the deck with a book
  • Dinner and overnight at the resort
  • 🛏️ Bunyonyi Overland Resort | 🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the resort
  • Optional visit to a local Batwa community to learn about their traditions and lifestyle, or take a guided nature walk around the hills
  • Alternatively, spend the day relaxing, kayaking, or enjoying the resort’s peaceful gardens
  • Lunch at the resort
  • Dinner with views over the lake
  • 🛏️ Bunyonyi Overland Resort | 🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Breakfast at the resort
  • Depart for Kampala or Entebbe with a lunch stop in Mbarara
  • Transfer time: ~5 hrs to Kampala / ~6 hrs to Entebbe
  • Drop‑off at your hotel or airport
  • 🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch
  • accommodation on a bed and breakfast

  • all land transfers

  • Visit the Tortoise Center in Nungwi
  • Snorkeling excursion
  • Sunset Dhow boat excursion including dinner
  • guide fee & entrance fee

  • all government taxes

  • Tips for your guide

  • Return flight to Zanzibar

  • Alcoholic/soft drinks during your stay in Zanzibar

  • Laundry

  • Anything of personal nature

Why Book With Us?
Got a Question?
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Absolutely yes. We will arrange all airport transfers for you from and to the airport so that you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel. One of our drivers or guides will come to pick you up and take you back to the airport. This is already included in our offers and services.

A private departure can be arranged at any time according to your individual travel dates for highest flexibility. A group departure has a planned schedule on a specific date and let you share some costs while travelling. So if you are on a budget and want to meet friends from all over the world you can join one of our groups.

Absolutely yes. Our handpicked hotels all offer you to safely store your luggage during your climb. In this way you can leave all gear that you won’t need during your climb at the hotel. That is very convenient if you are planning to go on a safari or to Zanzibar after your hike.

Tanzania Horizon Safaris has worked out a very transparent cancellation policy. In most cases we can offer a voucher if you have  to postpone your travel. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please note that deposits are non-refundable as they have to be used for making reservations for your hotel and transport.

*If a booking is cancelled the client is subject to a cancellation fee as follows:

  • until 4 weeks prior to departure – 30% Cancellation Fee
  • 4-2 weeks prior to departure – 50% Cancellation Fee
  • 2-1 weeks prior to departure – 75% Cancellation Fee
  • less then 1 week prior to departure – 100% Cancellation Fee: The company reserves the right to cancel any tour at its sole and absolute discretion, without prior notification in instances where this is unavoidable. However, in that case the company agrees to refund all money that has already been paid by the client. This shall be the company’s sole responsibility to the client and no claim for any damages, howsoever arising, shall accrue against the company.
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