Mutanda Lake Resort

Overview of Mutanda Lake Resort

Uganda, Kisoro

Mutanda Lake Resort is perfectly positioned to be within striking distance of the gorilla treks at Nkuringo, Ruhija and Mgahinga in Uganda, and lies near the town of Kisoro. Gorilla trekking is widely considered a once-in-lifetime moment and many trekkers have announced themselves changed for the better after spending an hour these intelligent and emotional primates.

Back at the resort after a day of trekking, your comfortable tent atop a wooden platform will give you stupendous views to the south of the Virunga Mountains and Lake Mutanda. As a bilharzia-free lake, it offers the perfect expansive of fresh water for swimming, canoeing and cruising. Other exciting activities include a visit to Garama Cave to learn more about the ancient culture of the Batwa people, hikes to see golden monkeys in their natural habitat and cruises to Mutanda Island and Kyangushu Island on Lake Mulele. Keen trekkers have plenty of options, too, like a hike to Sabinyo Gorge or a tough climb up Mount Muhavura, from where you can see Lake Edward, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Rwenzori Mountains. Birders will also have a field day spotting grey-crowned cranes, sacred and hadeda ibises, and African spoonbills. Keep your binoculars ready to catch a glimpse of the African clawless otters that live on the shore.

Meals are crafted using fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden and unlimited filtered water is on tap to refill your reusable bottle.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Great value-for-money lodge ideal for gorilla trekkers
  • Spectacular views of Lake Mutanda and the Virunga Mountains
  • Spot a huge variety of birds plus golden monkeys and African clawless otters
  • Hiking, boating and guided cultural visits in the area
  • Swim safely in freshwater Lake Mutanda

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Hiking

Rooms at Mutanda Lake Resort

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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  • Cottage interior.
  • Look out over the lake from your cottage balcony.
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Standard Cottage

The standard cottages are built on stilted platforms so that all have views over Lake Mutanda. Unpretentious and cosy, all have hot showers, a welcome treat after a day of trekking. Single, double and family or triple rooms are available.

General Facilities

Mutanda Lake Resort's cosy living area offers complimentary Wi-Fi and old-school fun like board and card games to while away the evening. A laundry service is available for long-stay guests.

Bar

Restaurant

Dining

The kitchen garden provides the restaurant with ample fresh produce from which to create meals suitable for a range of dietary requests. Unlimited filtered water is available to cut down on single-use plastic bottles.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Head of Positive Impact and Product Development

'Mutanda Lake Resort is set on Lake Mutanda and offers superb views onto the lake as well as over the surrounding mountain range. It offers affordable accommodation for guests who wish to trek mountain gorillas. I recommend spending another night here after your gorilla trek, enjoying one of the many activities this mountain resort has to offer, like partaking in a boat cruise or canoe tour on the lake, getting to know members of the Batwa tribe, enjoying a hike onto one of the volcanoes or simply enjoying the magnificent scenery!'

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Traveller Reviews

  • R
    Raymundo
    traveler

    The accommodations recommended to us were better than we imagined. There are not enough words to describe the sensations and attention we received at Mutanda Lake Resort. The warmth of all the people who participated in “the trip of our dreams” will be unforgettable.

  • JP
    Jorge Pavia
    traveler

    The hotel was very good with great lake views, it was very peaceful and easy to do the Gorilla Trekking, which was excellent activity! The food and service also exceeded expectations.

R
Raymundo
traveler

The accommodations recommended to us were better than we imagined. There are not enough words to describe the sensations and attention we received at Mutanda Lake Resort. The warmth of all the people who participated in “the trip of our dreams” will be unforgettable.

JP
Jorge Pavia
traveler

The hotel was very good with great lake views, it was very peaceful and easy to do the Gorilla Trekking, which was excellent activity! The food and service also exceeded expectations.