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The Per fect Countrys ide R etreatBunyonyi Safaris Resort

BUNYONYISAFARIS

RESORT

about us

Surrounded by terraced rolling hills, there are few places on earth to rival the scenery and serenity. Enhanced with quiet well-manicured gardens and tranquil countryside atmosphere, the resort makes your stay in the area a very memorable one. We practice sustainable tourism by assisting and working with the local communities by engaging in income generating activities.

Apart from a place of rest and relaxation, there are various adventurous activities that you can do around the lake, such as canoeing, hiking and cycling. We also organize excursions to go to the nearby Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for those going gorilla trekking, to the Virunga Mountain Range, Lake Mburo National Park, Birding Trips and an island tour on Lake Bunyonyi.

Lake Bunyonyi has been described by the BBC as “the most beautiful lake in the world”, located in Kabale, 420Km from Kampala and 127Km from Kigali, Rwanda, Bunyonyi Safaris Resort offers the most comfortable accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.

Whether your looking for a weekend getaway, an overnight stay during your Gorilla Trek adventure, a venue for conferences, corporate retreats, wedding or honeymoon or just seeking an authentic experience of the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, we welcome you!

The name ‘bunyonyi’ means

‘a place with many little birds’

fACILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Based on the shores of Africa’s 2nd deepest crater lake, and surrounded by rolling hills and close to the base of the Virunga Volcanic mountains on the Ugandan Rwandese border, Bunyonyi Safaris Resort is situated in the ideal place for adventure! We organize customized safaris into the lush landscapes of South West Uganda.

Bunyonyi Safaris resort is more than a just place to stay. It is a place of relaxation and retreat, a wellness center, as well as facilitates authentic and eco friendly adventure and cultural experienc-es. During your stay with us you will have a wide choice of accommodation options and activities to enhance your time at Lake Bunyonyi.

Hiking expeditions to the Virunga & Rwenzori mountain rangesGorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable ForestPrimate Trekking in Kibale Chimpanzee ForestGame Drive’s at Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth National ParksBirding SafarisCommunity visits to the Batwa Forest pygmies & Village walksCanoe Treks Lake Bunyonyi Island hopMountain BikingHighland athletics training

72 bed occupancyGolf cource Guest HouseHilltop Areana for eventsBotanical gardensResturantFire place LoungeGymHealth ClubConference HallWaterfront DockRooftop Terance Fleet of 4x4 Landcruiser vehiclesCampsite

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aCCOMODATION

With a 72 bed occupancy, we are never short of room for our visitors.

Our resort offers accomodation in Standard Room’s, available as singles or dou-bles, private cottages, exclusive suites, a campside as well as a self contatined guest house by the Gold Course on Makanga Hill, Kabale.

Each room contains: A bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub, toilet and sink Hot water instant heater Study table with chair Bedside table and lamp Wardrobe Telephone Hanging mosquito net for each bed Hot water bottle to warm your bed before you sleep (on request) Lake view or garden view

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

We accept US Dollars and Uganda Shillings. You can make your payment online using a Visa card with 3% surcharge, or at our offices in Kampala. To confirm your booking, you need to pay a 50% deposit, and you can pay the remaining amount before/or on arrival.

REFUND POLICY:

You are eligible for a refund if you cancel your booking, based on the following conditions;If you give 30 days notice, you will receive 75% of the total amount you paid.If you give 09 to 02 days notice, you will receive 75% of the total amount you paid.If you give less than 48 hours notice you are not eligible for a refund.

DISCOUNTED RATES:

Children aged 4 to 12 receive a 50% on accommodation and food.Discounted rates are also available for long stay clients and volunteers. For more infor-mation on these discount rates please send us an email with the details of your and we will let you know what discount rates are available to you.

Long term stay, for every 7 days = free nightSchool groups in dorm – 30usd Volunteers - 30usd

COMMISSIONS:

If you are a tour operator, please contact us for discounted commission rates:sales@bunyonyisafaris.com

Our rates for 2013/14 are as follows:

Room Type Bed & Breakfast Full Board

RATES

Single Standard Room $ 90 USD $ 160 USDDouble Standard Room $ 75 USD $ 145 USDCottage $ 90 USD $ 160 USDSuite $ 120 USD $ 160 USDCamping $ 25 USD $ 35 USD

Group Size Discount

10 < 29 5 %20 < 49 10 %50 < 15 %

Large group discount on accommodation:

WEDDING PACKAGE

Lake Bunyonyi offers a unique location for a destination wedding or a honeymoon retreat. We offer special package rates to hold both wedding ceremonies and hon-eymoon retreats.

Day 1: ArrivalDay 2: Boat or Canoe Island Hop with romantic picnic lunch with picturesque views overlooking Lake Bunyonyi,Day 3: RelaxationDay 4: Departure

Rate Includes: Full board accomodation in private lake view cottage, 2 Wine bottles, chocolate and fruit basket, complimentary snacks everyday, Island hop tour on the lake, evening entertainment, unlimited acess to health club and cou-ples massage sessions,Transport in private 4x4 landcruiser car from Kampala or Kigali.Rate Excludes: Airtickets, visa’s, way meals

Honeymoon by Lake Bunyonyi (4 Days 3 Nights)2 PAX : $ 1690 USD

Wedding Party at Lake Bunyonyi200 PAX: $ 4,854 USD300 PAX: $ 6,552 USD400 PAX: $ 8,250 USD500 PAX: $ 10,089 USD600 PAX: $ 11,786 USD

Rates include: Buffet meal per person with a soft drink-soda/water, 2 beers per person, Decoration services, Traditional Dancers, Music System with a professional DJ, 24 hours armed security guards/police, 24 hours Standby Generator, One com-plementary night accommodation for bride & groom and Free changing room, Chairs as per the numbers selected, Ushers & Servers.

CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP PACKAGE

ParticularFull Board AccommodationHall HireConference FacilitiesBreak Tea & SnacksOPIONAL ADD ON ACTIVITIES:Boat trips to tour lake islandsMountain bikesGuides for hiking toursGuided Canoe Trek for the day*Massage & Yoga sessions

Rate Per Day (Usd)1301005020

100101545*700

*Massage and Yoga sessions fee include ulimited access to these services through out the duration of your workshop/conference.

DETAILS:The total price stated includes; full board accommodation, conference facilities and 2 break tea and snacks per day. (Tax included). Conference Facilities include; tables, chairs, projector & screen, white board, stationary and drinking water.

If you have some free time avaliable during your conference/workshop, enjoy a range of recareational activities; such as guided hiking or cyclying tours of the countryside, boat rides and canoe treks on the lake or simply schedule yourself a massage or aerobics session anytime during your retreat. A variety of games and activities are also available at our Hilltop Arena such as board games, pool table, table tennis, badminton, volleyball or football. In the evenings we can also arrange Karaoke nights or traditional performances at the main hotel.

YOGA RETREATSJoin us at the scenic shores of lake Bunyonyi, Kabale for our Wellness and Yoga Retreats, scheduled for January, April and July 2014. Develop your flexibility, strength, and endurance with Afrikan Yoga Master Pablo Menfesawe-Imani, ease out any tension and stress buildup with soothing aromatherapy massage, and explore the natural wildlife and communities of lake Bunyonyi on guided hikes and canoe treks.

This all inclusive retreat is for everyone, whether you are in need of some personal time, interested in learning or enhancing your yoga practice or want to experience Lake Bunyonyi in a new and refreshing way, join us and leave feeling renewed.

$ 625 USD Per Person Early Bird Special: $ 600 USD Per Person

PRICE INCLUDES: 2 way transportation (From Kampala or Kigali to Kabale) 3 nights accommodation at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort Organic & Vegetarian Meals Guided Afrikan (kemetic) Yoga & Meditation sessions Aromatherapy Massage Access to new health club facilities (Steam & Sauna) Health Consultation Activities & Tours

RATE EXCLUSIVE OF: Air Tickets & Visa Optional day activities On-the-road meals

Yoga Retreat Rates:

BSR FOUNDATION

The BSR Foundation is an initiative by Bunyonyi safaris which aims to support community projects, conserve the environment and aid in the alleviation of poverty, through the practice of responsible tourism and philanthropy. Visitors and guests at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort are given the opportunity to volunteer their time and skills in various ongoing community projects, or encouraged to simply visit and experience the lives of the local children and families who live by Lake Bunyonyi.

We work hand in hand with the Bufuka Orphanage community, which is made up of elderly grandparents that are taking care of orphaned children. We provide them opportunities to make a livelihood through agriculture and farming projects. In the past we have started a pig and chicken initiative where we donate livestock to families without much land to farm, so they can make a livelihood by selling the eggs or breeding and selling piglets to make a living. Another successful project included organic vegetable farming, in which we recently donated some communal land to be used for growing vegetables. Fresh produce is bought and supplied to the Hotel as well as other hotels around the area, sold in the local markets and also feeds the families. Other projects we are currently developing include Bee keeping & honey production, tea & coffee plantation, crayfish farming and tree planting.

There is so much potential in the region that can be used to catalyze sustainable development. We welcome volunteers of various relevant fields to come visit us and contribute their skills, advice and constructive feedback on any of our projects or even start some of their own! We offer volunteers full board accommodation at a special discounted rate, and an opportunity to experience life around the pristine shores of Lake Bunyonyi, and a chance to positively impact the lives of the surrounding community.

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OUR PROJECTS:

Being a hotel up country often means having unreliable power supply, we are therefore looking for a creative solution to the energy shortage problem we face. Although we currently have a few solar panels installed, these alone do not generate enough energy to use for lighting, cooking, heating etc. We need to develop a sustainable integrated green energy system. We are currently exploring the use of biogas from decomposing agricultural waste from the community to be used for cooking. We are in the drafting/ proposal phase and welcome anyone interested in developing this green energy system, using BSR as a platform and case study and potentially introducing it to other up country hotels and rural communities.

For More information on our projects or on how to get involved please contact Elizabeth Kamugisha at bsrfoundation@bunyonyi.com or call +256782187892

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