Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge is located beside Lake Mulehe, about ten kilometres from Kisoro town along the Kisoro–Rubuguri road. The lodge provides a different setting from the forest lodges around Ruhija and Nkuringo. Lake Mulehe is a small freshwater lake in southwestern Uganda. The lake is surrounded by green hills, farms and the volcanic landscape of the Virunga region. The lodge is about 25 kilometres from the southern gate of Bwindi and around 20 kilometres from Mgahinga National Park. Kisoro Airstrip is about 13 kilometres away. Its location also makes it useful for travellers visiting Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Accommodation
Lake Mulehe safari lodge
The lodge has single, double, twin, triple and family cottages. The cottages are en-suite and have private outdoor spaces facing Lake Mulehe. Family cottages provide interconnected sleeping spaces for families. The lake-facing arrangement allows guests to spend time outside their rooms while viewing the water and surrounding hills.
Facilities and dining
The lodge has a restaurant serving local and international meals. Guests can also use the outdoor areas around the property to relax beside the lake. Other facilities include Wi-Fi and private cottage spaces. The lodge can also arrange transfers and activities for guests visiting Bwindi and Mgahinga.
Activities offered by Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
mountain gorillas
Guests can use the lodge as a base for trekking in the southern sector of Bwindi. The activity begins early with a transfer to the trekking centre. After the ranger briefing, visitors walk through the forest to locate their assigned gorilla family.
Golden monkey tracking
Golden monkey tracking takes place in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Visitors first receive a briefing before entering the bamboo and montane forest. Trackers search for the monkeys while guides follow their movements. Golden monkeys move quickly through the vegetation, so visitors need to follow the group closely.
Canoeing on Lake Mulehe
Canoeing is one of the activities that can be done directly around the lodge. Visitors travel across the lake in a canoe while viewing the surrounding hills and vegetation. The activity can be arranged as a quiet morning or afternoon excursion. Birds can also be observed around the lake.
Community and village walks
Village walks introduce visitors to daily life around Lake Mulehe. A local guide leads the walk through the surrounding communities. Visitors may visit homes, meet local residents, see food preparation and learn about traditional practices. The activity can include visits to traditional healers and demonstrations of local food and drink preparation.
Cycling
Cycling takes place on roads and trails around the lake and nearby villages. The lodge describes a route of about two hours that follows the lakeshore and village roads. The pace can be adjusted depending on the visitor’s fitness.
Batwa cultural experience
Visitors can take part in a Batwa cultural experience around the Bwindi and Mgahinga region. The activity introduces visitors to the Batwa’s historical relationship with the forest. Guides explain traditional hunting, gathering, medicinal plants and other forest knowledge.
Mountain hiking
Lake Mulehe safari lodge offers mountain hikes around Mgahinga. The trails move through different vegetation zones as the altitude increases. Depending on the mountain and route, hikers pass through farmland, woodland, bamboo and higher montane vegetation. These hikes require good physical fitness because the slopes are steep.
Community and conservation
The lodge includes village activities that create opportunities for visitors to interact with local residents. Community walks can also support local guides and small businesses.
The lodge’s activities around Bwindi and Mgahinga are closely connected with protected-area tourism and conservation.
How to access Lake Mulehe safari lodge
Lake Mulehe safari lodge is approximately 10 kilometres from Kisoro town. From Kisoro Airstrip, the road transfer is around 13 kilometres. From Kampala or Entebbe, the journey by road usually takes around 8–9 hours depending on traffic and stops. The lodge can also be reached after gorilla trekking in southern Bwindi, making it a practical overnight option for a multi-destination itinerary.