Lake Mutanda Kisoro Uganda

Lake Mutanda is a small freshwater Lake in Uganda. It is a Stunning, breathtaking, magical, spectacular, ecstatic and beautiful Lake situated within the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes at an altitude of 1800 meters (5900 feet) above sea level. 

Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo volcanoes can be viewed from this Lake but it also features some lush Islands. The lakeshores offer shelter to several wildlife species such as African Clawless otters, chameleons, snakes, frogs and monitor lizards but bird species such as Sacred Ibis, Kites, grey crowned cranes, Pelicans and Kingfishers can be spotted within the area.

This small freshwater Lake is found just a stone’s throw away from the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where mountain gorillas and golden monkeys can be tracked as well as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Its calm breeze, warm temperatures and beautiful surrounding areas make you think the water body is in another country and not Uganda. 

Things to do

visiting Lake Mutanda should not miss on the list of must-do things because of the interesting things you are likely to see and do, and they include;

• Boat cruise to see islands, birds and fishermen
• Visiting communities 
• Canoeing
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga
• Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Park
• Visiting the Batwa pygmies 
• Hiking the volcanoes

when to visit

Lake Mutanda can be visited all year round but the best time is during the dry season from June to September and December to February.

where to stay

• Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge
• Mutanda Lake resort
• Mucha lodge