Mutanda lake Resort is situated in southwestern Uganda, few kilometers north of kisoro town. It is nestled on a breathtaking peninsula on the shores of lake mutanda. It offers views of the Virunga volcanoes mountain and positioned between mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park. The resort is serene and perched in the best locality for gorilla trekking, hiking and boat cruising.
How to access mutanda lake resort
By Road
Travelers can access mutanda lake Resort from kisoro town which is about 40-minute drive by road and from Kigali city, it takes 3 to 4 hours drive through cyanika border covering about 145 kilometers.
By Air
By air transport, tourists can book domestic flights through Aero link from kajjansi airstrip to kisoro airstrip taking about an hour and connect to mutanda lake resort by road.
Amenities at mutanda lake resort
The Resort features spacious cottages with private verandas, En-suite bathroom, single rooms, double rooms, standard rooms, family rooms, Wi-Fi internet, bar, restaurant, laundry services and comfortable beds.
Activities to do at mutanda lake Resort
There are a variety of activities that every traveler can engage in while at the lake Resort of mutanda and these include;
Hiking
Hikers and nature lovers can join a hiking tour to mount Muhabura the third highest of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains chain at an altitude of 4,127 metres (13,540 ft). It can be seen from many parts of Uganda and Rwanda because of its height and characteristic slope. Mount muhavura is an inactive volcano mountain with its name in Kinyarwanda dialect meaning a guide. The trail features wooden ladders and breathing taking views where a crater lake awaits you at the top. Reaching the peak of mount muhavura offers more scenic views of Rwanda side.
Travelers also enjoy hiking the steep mount sabinyo that leads hikers to the intersection of the three countries Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic republic of congo. Mount sabinyo is a tooth shaped mountain that is why it was named sabinyo derived from Kinyarwanda word “iryinyo” meaning old man’s teeth.
Mount sabinyo stands at an elevation of 3,669 metres (12,037ft) and offers spectacular ridges and bamboo forests and hagenia hypericum forests. Along the trail, you will reach the first peak (3,423m), second peak (3,537m) and reach the massive intersection of the three countries.
Hike mount Gahinga the dormant volcano and the smallest of the three mountains standing an elevation of 3,474 m above sea level. All these volcanic mountains offer day hikes starting in the morning.
Gorilla trekking in mgahinga and Bwindi impenetrable national park
Here primate watchers, easily arrange for gorilla trekking in Bwindi and mgahinga. It is a fabulous moment watching these endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. There are available different gorilla groups to view with our expert guides, leading you to the thick montane forests where these animals feel free to stay.
Golden monkey tracking
Enjoy rare sightings of the golden monkeys in mgahinga national park as they roam in the bamboo forests with spectacular jumping and calls.
Birdwatching
While at mutanda lake Resort, you will have sightings of a variety of bird species such as pied kingfisher, malachite kingfisher, sunbirds, great cormorant, black necked weaver, white tailed blue flycatcher, pin tailed whydah, hadada ibis, gray backed fiscal and others.
Boat cruise
You experience a boat cruise on lake mutanda with either a motorboat or a local canoe as you enjoy the beauty of the shores and see water animals like otters and nile crocodiles.
Community walks
Visit the historical Garama caves and the Batwa people for cultural experiences of the Batwa that lived there long ago. They are proud to be called the inhabitants enjoying fruit gathering and now creating a tourist attraction hub to earn a living.