Vibrant Holiday Safaris brings you lake Mulehe in Kisoror district. Uganda is blessed with wildlife, culture, and nature that makes it the pearl of Africa with many hills, lakes, plateaus, and valleys just like Lake Mutanda and Bunyonyi, Lake Mulehe is located in southwestern Uganda between Kisoro and Rushaga trekking route Bwindi impenetrable national park. The Lake was formed by a volcanic eruption that occurred many years ago which made the surrounding with beautiful hills. The lake covers an area of 2 km as a surface area and is 14 km wide.
ACTIVITIES ON LAKE MULEHE
There are quite a number of activities that take place at on lake Mulehe and they include;.
Canoeing or boat cruise
For visitors who would like to visit the Islands and explore the beautiful lake, a boat cruise is the best option.
During the visit to the Islands, you can spend 3 hours sailing on the lake and you are advised to use the local boats in order to have the best traditional experience.
Fishing
Fishing is mostly done using the local boats so visitors can also join the fishermen who do fishing as their daily job. The fishermen who understand the best fishing spots and mostly the fish got there are catfish and Nile tilapia which will be served to you for lunch or dinner. During the fishing, you will be taught how to use the local fish-catching methods like the use of baskets and hooks.
Birding
Lake Mulehe boasts a huge number of birds that can be viewed while canoeing or walking around the shores of the lake. The birds that can be spotted include kites, kingfishers, hadada ibis, and the grey-crowned crane.
Cultural encounters
The lake is surrounded by the Bakimbiri who have unique cultures, so visiting the community will reward you with the adventure of enjoying the various activities like the cultural dances, and music, tasting the food, learning handcraft, and also getting to learning and understanding the culture of the Bakimbiri.
Swimming
Since the fresh waters are free from crocodiles, hippos, and bilharzia, swimming is safe and anyone willing to have the experience of being in the fresh waters can go ahead to swim.
Relaxing/chilling
You can take a relaxing stroll around the shores of the lake as you watch sunset or sunrise while sipping a bottle of beer, juice, or a cup of coffee while watching the peaceful water flow and the beautiful surrounding.
Hiking
Lake Mulehe is surrounded by the magnificent Kigezi hills you can choose to hike and view the lake from the top of the hill. During the hiking, you will pass through the nearby homes, be able to spot birds, and also take photos for a wonderful memory.
Cycling
For tourists who like mountain biking or cycling, then Lake Mulehe has that covered for you since you can be able to cycle or bike within the communities as you enjoy the beautiful landscapes on the trails that were demarcated by expert guides and the best places for taking photos. Those without bikes can also book from the expert guides though that needs to be done in advance.
Gorilla trekking
You can head for Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park or Mgahinga national park where you will spend one hour with the Gorillas but the experience takes about 2-7 hours while trekking to spot primates, birds, and vegetation.
Vibrant Holiday Safaris brings you all these amazing experiences to ensure you enjoy your safari to the max.