Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale offers luxury tents with private beach areas, sun terraces, and lush gardens. Each tent features a private bathroom, lake or mountain views, and modern amenities. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, British, American, Italian, and other cuisines. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional or romantic ambiance. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. Activities and Location: Located 40 mi from Kisoro Airport, the property offers hiking and cycling. Guests appreciate the scenic lakes and mountain views, making it a highly rated choice.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Hiroshi
Japan Japan
“It was a true eco Lodge experience! It was almost like camping and the surrounding nature is incredible. They hire canoeing tours around the island as well which was great. The staff was great and was more than willing to assist with any requests....”
María
Spain Spain
“The location is great; small island in lake Bunyonyi, perfect to disconnect for some days from the busy Kampala. There is not much to do around, but that fits perfect if what you are looking for is peace and quiet. The lodge has a private swimming...”
Ryan
United States United States
“The vibe is amazing (if you like nature, birds, plants, solitude). The staff are welcoming and wonderful. The food is excellent. The price is fair. The domes are unique open air rooms with wonderful views of the lake, would very much recommend...”
Kat
United States United States
“this place is a dream and eve thing about it is wonderful! the smiling staff, the food, the breathtaking views! they have many activities and games. the geodomes are not to be missed. they even take credit cards! Friday also helped us to book our...”
Dena
Sweden Sweden
“Staff was amazing and the hits were well-maintained.”
Karl
United States United States
“great off-grid place to relax. food was excellent. balcony lodge was quit comfortable. went to sleep to sound of crickets and woke to myriad of bird calls.”
Modris
Norway Norway
“A unique experience. The property is located on a very beautiful, small island. We were the only guests there, so we really enjoyed the atmosphere and serenity. Lots of beautiful birds around. Would I come back? Yes!”
Marina
Spain Spain
“The place is amazing, surrounded by nature. The people working there are very kind and the food is excellent. Many possibilities for vegetarian people.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great spot on the lake, incredibly peaceful. Excellent menu featuring lots of local products”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning views across the lake. Arriving in the dark was a little weird as there are very few lights at night, but waking up to that view was incredible. Staff all lovely and friendly, helping us organise a boat tour and other things. There are no...”

Managed by Byoona Amagara Island Retreat

Company review score: 9.3Based on 170 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Byoona Amagara opened in 2003 as a locally staff-owned, not-for-profit establishment, dedicating 100% of proceeds to support education, healthcare, and sustainable community development at Lake Bunyonyi. We have been proudly serving the visitors and citizens of Lake Bunyonyi with a smile for over 20 years.

Property info

The Byoona Amagara Island Retreat is a one-of-a-kind traveler's paradise, a registered not-for-profit business, fully community owned and operated. We are located on an island peninsula at the heart of Lake Bunyonyi, catering to independent travelers and backpackers seeking to find peace and serenity well off the beaten track. We have a gorgeous location overlooking a protected cove, perfect for swimming, canoeing, hiking or just about anything else you can think of. We also have creative and comfortable lodgings, famously fresh and delicious food, sweeping views of the lake's islands and hills, and a variety of fun and interesting tours and activities... not to mention some of the most affordable prices in all of East Africa. What Byoona Amagara does NOT have is noise, dust, overland trucks, mosquitoes (very few anyway!), or prices that insult your intelligence ;-) Come stay in one of our beautiful geodomes and experience Lake Bunyonyi at its very best!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • British • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.