BIRDING TRIP

In addition to the weavers, the lake is home to a wide variety of arboreal, aquatic and shorebird species, such as the emblematic crowned crane. In addition to the islands and wooded shores, birdwatchers can explore the swampy area at the northern end of the lake (Ruhuma Swamp), which follows the course of the Ndego River. Little four-eyes, orange-shouldered euplecte, Koli's serin, aquatic chloropet and papyrus gonolek (which will be appreciated by birdwatchers) are likely to be observed here. To meet the winged gentleman of the Ruhuma swamp, it is possible to stay in the Heritage Camp of Muko, wedged between the lake (where egrets, grebes and purple herons are splashing) and the Kabale-Kisoro national road. It is also possible and easy to make a day trip from Rutinda, Kabale or Kisoro (leaving early). For the moment, but you will have to make sure of it during your trip, the Bushara Island Camp organizes this guided birding in Muko every Saturday; count 50 US$ for the return boat transportation and the visit (duration: 6 hours). The Nyombe Swamp, which is geographically diametrically opposed to the Ruhuma Swamp, is the other major birding site on Lake Bunyonyi. Most of the hotels in the area organise three- to six-hour trips (US$ 40-70 per boat, including guide) to discover the birdlife of this southern marsh: mountain bee-eater, kingfisher, golden-breasted jacana, marsh flycatcher, etc.