Our canoeing takes place exclusively on Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi, the birthplace of the Gorilla Highlands idea. We began here in 2005, with the concept of canoe trekking — a mixture of hiking and dugout canoes. In the 20 years since, this has expanded a little …
- ride in a traditional dugout canoe
- listen to the tales from the lake
- walk through the beautiful nature of Bushara Island
- appreciate great views of Punishment Island and Bwama Island
- step into the peculiar life at Edirisa
- get picked up from your hotel by a knowledgeable guide in a traditional dugout canoe
- discover the intriguing world of Edirisa
- see how the lake’s famous crayfish are caught and prepared
- enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal in a treehouse (you can even help make it, if you fancy learning how to cook local dishes)
- take in spectacular views and island stories
- have fun at a nursery school
- get anything healed by a traditional healer
- learn how to make crafts
- step into the peculiar life of Edirisa
- take in spectacular views and island stories
- have fun at a nursery school
- get anything healed by a traditional healer
- learn how to make crafts
- have delicious lunch with a local family
- get close to Punishment Island
- visit Bwama Island, a former leper colony
- do a walking safari on Kyahugye Island
- enjoy a hearty final meal at Edirisa
- spend a full day dugout canoeing on a phenomenal lake
- partake in the homely hospitality of Mama Bena
- island-hop through flora and fauna, history and legends
- feast at a mountaintop picnic with volcano views
- admire exceptional cultural dancers high in the hills
- experience a field craft shop open just for you
- enjoy a hearty final meal at Edirisa
- spend a full day dugout canoeing on a phenomenal lake
- camp at two unforgettable village homestays
- island-hop through flora and fauna, history and legends
- feast at a mountaintop picnic with volcano views
- admire exceptional cultural dancers high in the hills
- experience a field craft shop open just for you
- try traditional craft making
- enjoy a hearty final meal at Edirisa
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