Elegant Accommodation: 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 ambience. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas.
Activities and Location: Located 64 km from Kisoro Airport, the property offers hiking and cycling. Guests appreciate the scenic lakes and mountain views, making it a highly rated choice.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Kabale
Guests who stayed here loved
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Magdalena
Poland
“Located on a secluded island, it is an exceptional, unique place where the biggest noise is made by birds.
They offer a range of activities in order to keep the busy type entertained. Canoeing and hiking was fun. But so was starring at the lake...”
Modris
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
“The place is amazing, surrounded by nature. The people working there are very kind and the food is excellent. Many possibilities for vegetarian people.”
M
Michael
United Kingdom
“Great spot on the lake, incredibly peaceful. Excellent menu featuring lots of local products”
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Chris
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...”
Martha
United Kingdom
“Amazing scenery, properly eco, fun set up with the open huts and bathroom facilities, food and staff both excellent.”
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Tomas
Netherlands
“I wish everybody could spend some nights here! Amazing private hut to stay in with wonderful view. Delicious food at the restaurant, very kind staff. Nice water to swim in. We took a dip multiple times per day!”
Coetsee
South Africa
“The boat trip to the island was so relaxing. The views and nature walks were also beautiful. We loved the free Ugandan tea, the eco friendly culture, and the swimming spot. The staff were very friendly”
Lindsey
Belgium
“- beautiful scenery
- very helpful and friendly staff
- Nice infrastructure
- beautiful stays
- free tea and water
- nice food
- swimming docks
- a lot of chill spots around the compound”
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Andrea
United Kingdom
“Such a nice place bang in the middle of Lake Bunyonyi...! The staff was great and very helpful, the food was great, and oh my, The views from our cabin and from all around the place were fantastic. We were only there for one night, but would have...”
Managed by Byoona Amagara Island Retreat
Company review score: 9.3Based on 168 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
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 information
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
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
African • American • British • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European
Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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