Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge is simultaneously a budget and mid-range accommodation found in Mucha area simply 10 km from Kisoro town in proximity to the southern gate of Bwindi forest national park just (20km) and 25km from Mgahinga national park 20 km from Kyanika border. You can be at the lodge either by road or air transport from Kisoro airstrip. It takes approximately 8hour drive from Kampala City via Kabale to Kisoro town and just 12 km from Kisoro airstrip to the lodge. The lake is 4 miles from Lake Mutanda. Lake Mulehe safari resort comprises 12 en suite spacious and stylish cottages built in modern style. With private amenities like flushing toilets, mosquito nets, and hot and cold running showers and bathtubs, the rooms are tastefully designed and offer peace and tranquility.
The rooms have TVs, extinguishers, satellite, and other amenities. The rooms feature balconies, verandas, and sitting spaces where guests can relax while taking in the stunning views of the lake and the nearby mountains, including Muhabura, Sabyinyo, and Mgahinga. With Wonderful and comfortable clean beddings. There are fire places at the lodge which offer warmth to visitors at the lodges. Rooms are in different categories; single, double, Twin Triple and family rooms. The rooms cost 150$ per night and above. The lodge is appropriate and friendly to guests staying in Bwindi and Kisoro town.
Lake Mulehe safari resort provides more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves different flavorful meals both local and international meal; breakfast, lunch, and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well-trained staff with nice gardens, a well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks, you relax while enjoying the stunning view of the lake, mountain Muhabura, Mgahinga and Sabyinyo, There are free parking spots available. There are laundry services available. WiFi is accessible at the lodge so guests can stay in contact with their loved ones. Spas, gyms, saunas, steam rooms, and other fitness and health facilities, as well as corporate facilities including conference rooms and wedding receptions, Great accommodations with cozy, spotless linen, Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials, The lodge offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, boating, hiking, trekking, fishing, and many more.
Kisoro town is located in the western region of Uganda. Kisoro District is surrounded by Kanungu District to the north, Kabale District to the east, Rwanda to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Lake Mulehe safari lodge is the nearby accommodation liked by guests visiting Kisoro, Kabale and Mgahinga national park. There are different accommodation found in Kisoro budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation. Activities that can be done while staying at lake Mulehe safari lodge and Mgahinga National park include; Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi forest, golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga national park, boat cruise at lake Mutanda, mountain climbing at the foothills of Virunga volcanoes, Nature walks in the forest, community walks in the local village like Batwa trail, bird watching and many more activities.
What to do while at the lodge;
They include; Bird watching, Gorilla tracking Bwindi, Golden Monkey tracking, Boat canoe on Lake Mulehe, Mountain climbing, Gorilla tracking, cycling experience tour, Batwa tour, Nature walk, Gorilla tracking in Rwanda, Community and village walk among others.
Gorilla tracking.
This is the most frequently done activity in the park and Mgahinga has only one gorilla family ‘’Nyakagezi group. This activity starts early in the morning with a briefing about gorilla rules. After you will be grouped in a group of 8 people by a park ranger. The gorilla experience can take about 30 minutes to 6hours depends on their movements. Once they are allocated, trackers are given an hour to spend with gorillas -learn about their behaviors, feed, play and build their nest beds in the evening.
Golden monkey trekking.
Golden monkey trekking is the fascinating safari activity that is enjoyed by various tourists on a Uganda safari in Mgahinga Gorilla national park. Visitors staying in the following lodge enjoy the opportunity of golden monkey trekking. The activity starts with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during golden monkey, the activity takes about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the location of the golden monkeys. Along the way looking for the golden monkeys you will be impressed with the various biodiversity in the forest and once these golden monkeys are located you will be rewarded with one hour in the presence of the golden monkeys that is watching them feed, watching the gorillas climbing from trees to trees, watching the monkeys playing, taking their pictures and recording their movies, and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to the starting point that awarded with the golden monkey certificates for taking part in golden monkey trekking.
Batwa tour.
What a wonderful opportunity one shouldn’t miss on visit on safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Visiting the Batwa pygmies -you will enjoy the traditional ways of life of these people. They lived in park for over three centuries and it came to an end in 1991 when Government evicted them from the park in a great impact to conserve its critically endangered mountain gorillas. Today, they live around the park and can be visited by the tourists who are culture lovers.
Boat canoes on Lake Mulehe.
Well, the resort looks out over a crater lake with stunning scenery that has existed for more than 10,000 years and is now available for your enjoyment. You will experience the full splendor of the lake while kayaking alongside it, and you will see thousands of Uganda’s national symbol, the grey crown crested crane, among other species.
Bird watching.
Mgahinga National Park is home to many different bird species which can be watched along your birding day in the park such as Pin-tailed whydah, Kivu ground thrush, Black kite, Dusky crimson wing, speckled mousebird, Ruwenzori turaco among others.
Mountain climbing ‘’Mount Sabyinyo.
This is wonder -promoting experience which is done through a succession of analyzing vegetation that cover their slopes. From bottom to up, you will experience the regenerating farmland, followed by denser montane woodland and bamboo forest, Hagenia-hypercium forest as well as a windswept moorland that boasts of giant lobelias and groundsel. Hiking to and from the summit of each mountain- can take about 8 to 13 hours. Note, you required to be physically fit in the body for the perfect hike.