This excursion combines hiking and canoeing on the beautiful Lake Mutanda. It begins in Kisoro, 10 minutes from the airport, where you can enjoy a local coffee before setting off with your guide. The trail winds through villages, schools and terraced plantations, offering an authentic immersion into local life. An optional visit to a coffee plantation reveals the traditional process of coffee-making.
As you descend toward the lake, enjoy spectacular views of the Virunga mountains. Upon reaching the water’s edge, board traditional dugout canoes, guided by local fishermen, for a peaceful crossing of 1 to 3 hours across the calm waters of Lake Mutanda, depending on the option chosen. The excursion ends with a walk through the villages on the outskirts of Bwindi before rejoining your driver for the transfer to the lodge.