Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Located in southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is famous for its mountain gorillas. The forest is also full of all sorts of other primates, wildlife and birds, making it a paradise for nature lovers. After an adventurous day in the forest, you can retreat to the stunning Lake Mutanda, just a short distance away, where tranquil waters and scenic views await.
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Mutanda Lake Resort - among our favourite places to stay in Uganda
Bwindi Forest is often included in travel itineraries for its incredible gorilla trekking, but the region has much more to offer. It's a birder's paradise, the area is great for walking and mountain biking, you can do challenging day hikes on the Virunga Volcanoes or get to know the local community through guided cultural walks, thereby visiting local medicine men, schools, and farmers. Enquire with the lodge you're staying at, for the activities on offer. interesting things on offer.
Our favourite lodge in the region is Mutanda Lake Resort. They offer SUB boards and a sailing boat, so you can have fun on the crystal clear waters of Mutanda lake.
We could not say it better than the Bradt Travel Guide:
''Mutanda Lake resort enjoys a stupendous southerly outlook. You could cross continents without finding a panorama to compare with the view across these peaceful, island-studded waters towards the Virunga Mountains. The lodge is conveniently located for tracking the Nkuringo and Rushaga gorilla families."
