Category: Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi
News and stories from our location at Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi. Click for the main Edirisa page.
Our Stories:
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Comfort Is Comfortable & Shall Make You Comfy
Heard of Comfort Kansiime? She’s our freshest face and started in July, bright-eyed and ready for adventure. (You might’ve noticed we’re now officially called just “Lake Bunyonyi” on socials, but this profile will prove that Edirisa’s spirit is still beating strong underneath.) For Comfort, the gig at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi is her first proper…
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Checking on Our Neighbours: Kyahugye Is Madly Special
Life at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort hits different, trust us. You don’t usually wake up on an island to find a zebra and a donkey having a chilled breakfast outside your window — unless you’re here, of course. That’s assuming the crested cranes haven’t already shrieked you into consciousness. Cradled by the waters of Lake…
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The Flavours of Lake Bunyonyi: From Garden to Treehouse
How about this for a lunch spot … or up in a treehouse, legs swinging, lake views for days? Yep, that’s Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi for you. Whether you’re a meat-lover, veggie, vegan, or have one of those “my tummy says no” diets, we’ve got your back. And if choosing from a menu sounds like…
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Can an Alarm Clock Be a Symbol of Love?
Most guests at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi wake up grinning, blinking at the sunlight and thinking, “Oi, what is that racket?” It’s not your alarm. It’s a cheeky dawn chorus, courtesy of the Cinnamon-chested bee-eaters. These feathered show-offs have taken up residence in the eucalyptus forest around Bunyonyi, and they’re not exactly shy about it.…
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The Quiet Revolution Under the Rusty Tin Roof
Our pupils had never seen mushrooms so massive! All because of the most hands-dirty Wheeling2help project ever … This big-hearted bunch of volunteers from Cyprus and Greece have truly found their home on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi! Their organisation backs Bufuka Primary School with scholarships, hot meals, learning materials and a good dose of…
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Lake Bunyonyi’s Best Street Food (on Water!)
Ever found yourself wondering, “What do fishermen eat before heading out to catch fish?” Turns out … more fish. At least if you’re hanging around Lake Bunyonyi. Meet Jimmy Betubiza — the local celebrity who’s been slipping into the lake at dawn for over 40 years. He’s 53, but looks like he’s been preserved in…
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When Spirits Say ‘Meow’
One of the first faces you’ll meet at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi isn’t human — it’s Sammy the Cat. Ever since the tragic demise of PK the Bird, she’s stepped up as our one and only Official Pet. Curious how she joined the crew? Well, once upon a not-so-charming time, our kitchen had a serious…
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The 30th Island of Lake Bunyonyi?
Right, so officially Lake Bunyonyi has 29 islands … but who’s keeping track, really? (No one actually knows how they came up with that number.) With the water creeping up bit by bit, a brand-new island looks like it might be joining the gang soon. One of the longest ones, Habukomi, seems to be slowly…
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Eggs! Eggs!! Eggs!!!
Let’s rewind to Christmas 2024 for a sec — remember what you were doing? Eating too much and dodging awkward family convos? Meanwhile, at Edirisa on Lake Bunyonyi we were on the edge of our seats. Because on 23 December, drumroll please, 300 fluffy little layer chicks landed — all alive (imagine that!!!), all peeping,…
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