Lake Mutanda
Lake Mutanda is located in kisoro district in south western Uganda
The lake covers an area of about 29 sq km and then the maximum depth is 56m
The lake is found at an altitude of 1800m in the foothills of the Virunga Mountain tanges ie Mount Muhabura , Mount Sabyinyo and Mount Gahinga
Lake Mutanda is a fresh water lake having 15 small islands with vegetation thus acting as habitats to small animals
The biggest island on lake mutanda is called Mutanda island habited by Abageresa clan . These people carryout activities like crop growing dealing in crops such as bananas , peas , sugar canes etc
Other islands are punishment islands where criminals and pregnant girls were taken as a punishment and the python island which is a home to pythons
Wildlife at lake Mutanda
- Birds
Lake Mutanda has few bird species due to the cold conditions around around the lake
Bird species include ; Pain tailed whydah , Great cormorant , sun birds and Pied kingfisher
- Mammals
The commonest mammal at lake Mutanda is the African clawless otter.
- Reptiles and amphibians
Lake Mutanda habits snakes such as the pythons , Chameleons , monitor lizards
Amphibians at lake mutanda are frogs
Tourists Activities around lake Mutanda
Gorilla trekking
lake Mutanda is close to Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga national park which are homes of the endangered mountain gorillas
Tourists need to secure their gorilla permits at Uganda wildlife Authority , a gorilla permit costs USD 800 per person per trek
Boat cruise
Boat cruise is one of the most amazing activities as tourists get to tour the islands and adventure wildlife and as well feel the cool breeze on the lake
Bird species such as the pin tailed whydah and grey crowned cranes will spotted
Tour to the islands
Tourists will visit the islands on lake Mutanda such as Mutanda island and interact with locals , punishment island and the python island which is a home to the python snakes
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a fascinating activity where tourists have stunning views of the surrounding areas . Mounatin biking requires one to be physically fit and it is good for relaxing in the heart of the jungle
How to Access lake Mutanda
By Road
Lake Mutanda will be accessed by road from Kampala and the entire journey takes about 9 to 10 hours covering a distance of 454 km . Tourists will travel along the kampala -Masaka – Mbarara to kabale to kisoro
By Air
Tourists will book a flight from Entebbe International Airport or kajjansi air field to kisoro air strip and will fly for about an hour .
After tourists will continue to lake Mutanda by car
Accommodation
Mutanda lake resort
Chameleon hill forest lodge
lake Mutanda camp site
muga eco village
Binga villa
Karhngo camp
Kasenyi lake retreat lodges
lake mutanda executive cottages
Remarkably , visit to Lake Mutanda is a great experience as tourists explore the lake and the wildlife and the beautiful scenery around the area
