The Choir of Birds around lake Bunyonyi, a place of so many little birds
The Choir of Birds For every single lover of music and nature, everyone who craves sights and sounds, Lake Bunyonyi in southwest Uganda is the place to be. The name Bunyonyi” refers to small birds chirping every single day. On your way to this place, there are numerous gems of nature littering the winding roads leading to The Choir of Birds
Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is Africa’s second-deepest lake, boasting some 900 m in depth, 25 km in length, 7km in width, and 29 islands, including the infamous Akampene punishment island”, wherein in the ancient past, girls who fell pregnant out of wedlock were hurled to their deaths. Away from that dark past, this archipelago of islands evokes a history richer than barbaric atrocities.
Some of the wildlife native to this paradise includes, but is not limited to, the DeWitte’s clawed frog, the Lake Victoria clawed frog, the African clawless otter, and the spotted-necked otter. Four species of Caridina shrimp also live in this lake. Other fish species like the Nile tilapia, the Singida tilapia, and the red swampy crayfish have been introduced. Can you even begin to imagine the delicacies that await our tastebuds? There’s only one way to find an outcome.
Lake Bunyonyi is a hot spot for tourism, blessed with around 200 species of birds, including waterbirds and migratory birds. Nature walks, boat cruises, and boat riding are some of the activities to enjoy.Visit the Bakiga Cultural Museum and the village of Bufuka for an experience with the Batwa and the Bakiga people, native to this place.
Other activity around Lake Bunyonyi
Around Lake Bunyonyi, a number of safari lodges have been established and are well-furnished for your comfort. This place gets so chilly in the evening, with the coldness stretching late into the night and subsiding at dawn, setting you up for a hearty breakfast of sumptuous cuisine prepared just for you. As you take in the sunset, the cool breeze from the lake, and the incredible views, be sure to take in the sounds from Lake Bunyonyi’s Choir of Birds.
