BirdNest Resort offers individually decorated, luxurious rooms, each boasting its own balcony with breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi views. Our restaurant offers international cuisine as well as local dishes. Guests can unwind in a lounge area furnished with comfortable lounge seats and enjoy drinks from the bar, or simply relax by the natural ecological swimming pool. Free internet is available for our guests.
Facilities & Services
• 24/7 reception desk
• There is always someone available at the reception if there is anything you need we will be glad to help you.
• Daily housekeeping included in the room rate
• Babysitting service from 8am-9pm
• All rooms are self-contained (private bathroom)
• Bookings accepted as from 1 night
• Room service for all meals
• Breakfast service from 7am-10am
• Kitchen services non-stop until 9.30pm
• DSTV in the lounge area
• Free WIFI in public area’s
• Free use of swimming pool for hotel guests
• Free use of canoe’s for hotel guests
• Pool table available
Room Rates
RATES LOW SEASON
Single
$140 per night/roomDouble
$170 per night/roomTriple
$190 per night/roomFamily
$210 per night/room
RATES HIGH SEASON
Single
$160 per night/roomDouble
$190 per night/roomTriple
$210 per night/roomFamily
$235 per night/room
Restaurant & Bar
Information about the Restaurant & Bar
Meetings & Events
Information about the Meetings & Events
Activities
Swimming Pool
Feel free to use (at own risk) the ecological swimming pool. Towels are provided by the pool attendant. Use of the pool is free for overnight guests.
Day visitors: 10.000,- Ugx/pp Pool Table
At the side of the swimming pool you will find our snooker pool table.
500,- Ugx/game Canoe Trips
The Birdnest @ Bunyonyi canoes at the dock are at your disposal. The use of the canoes is free (at own risk) for overnight guests. Ask the pool attendant to supply you with peddles and life jackets if needed.
Unguided use by day visitors : 30.000,- Ugx
Two hour trip with guide: 50.000,- Ugx Motorboat Trips
The motorboat trip (at own risk) takes you along the numerous islands of Lake Bunyonyi.
2 hour lake exploration: 80.000,- Ugx
3 hour lake exploration: 100.000,- Ugx Canoe Trekking
Different options are available. Please see the “EDIRISA CANOETREKKING” information bundle at the reception or in your room. Bookings can be made at the reception Nature/Community Walks
Birdnest Resort is a good starting point for various walks ranging from a leisurely stroll to extended hikes. You can ask the reception for more information about directions or a guide to accompany you.Batwa Visit
The Batwa are a local pygmee tribe living around lake Bunyonyi. A visit to this tribe includes a boat ride crossing lake Bunyonyi, a visit to the community and a traditional dance performance. 50.000,- of the fee charged goes to support of the Batwa community. The whole trip takes approximately 4 hours.
Complete trip: 150.000,- Ugx Gorilla Trekking
Ask the reception for more information on how to go and see these wonderful animals. We can arrange permits and transport. High season 650$ pp. + transport.Visit to the blacksmiths of Bukona
A bodaboda (motorcycle-taxi) will take you to the village of Bukona along a scenic route offering beautiful views over the lake and its many islands. In the village the blacksmiths practice their craft the traditional way, using charcoal and pumps. This visit offers a nice opportunity to obtain some unique souvenirs.
Complete trip: 30.000,- Ugx/pp Bird Watching
Bunyonyi translates as “place of birds”. Therefore it is no wonder it offers great birding opportunities. Ask the reception for more information about possibilities and we will arrange a birding trip according to your demands.