Direct Bunyonyi Experiences

Cultural Island Tour (12 reviews)

Boat ride to see the cultural and historical islands of the 29 Islands, Sharps Island, Bwama Island and Akampena (Punishment Island) with our experienced guide.

Boat ride to see the cultural and historical islands of the 29 Islands, Sharps Island, Bwama Island and Akampena (Punishment Island) with our experienced guide and engine boat; you will have the feel and knowledge of Bunyonyi. The tour takes between 2 to 4 hours depending on how much time and interest you have. The 2 islands have resorts so they are good points for a break of coffee or more.

Birding Boat Trip

The boat trip to Nyombe for water and migrants birds takes 3 to 5 hours. $100 ( 1-5) people.
Nyombe Swamp, found along the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda, is a well-loved destination for bird lovers and cultural explorers. It's home to a rich variety of bird species, such as the Cinnamon Chested Bee Eater and the Pied Kingfisher. Visitors can also engage with some indigenous Batwa pygmy community, offering a unique cultural experience alongside the natural beauty.

Land Birding Experience

Morning or evening bird watching in the lakeside communities with spectacular views.

Bunyonyi as the name suggests means , "liltle birds" or "many little birds" deliverd from the colonialists who were amazed at so many birds. In Rukiga, the local language spoken in the area all birds are called Enyonyi. Whenever they would ask the name if the specie, they would answer this is Enyonyi. So the called it Bunyonyi " many birds" A place of birds. With over 300 species of birds registered, lake Bunyonyi is listed among the IBA ( Important Birding Areas ) in Uganda. If you are someone who loves birding and bird watching, do not miss to book your tour with our experienced birding trip. Birding on land in the community takes 1 to 3 hours in the morning and evening. $100 ( 1- 8)

Batwa Or Bafumbira Community

Bunyonyi was home to 3 ethnic communities that defined its culture and history. The Bakiga were the first settlers, then the Banywarwanda of Rwanda, because Bunyonyi boarders with Rwanda, and lastly the Batwa of Echuya forest. Book your tour for a cultural immersion for a memorable life experience into the community.
Batwa experience takes 3 - 7 hours
Bafumbira/ Bakiga experience takes 3 - 7 hours.