Lake Mutanda
Lake Mutanda is a small, freshwater lake in Kisoro (southwestern Uganda) close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It is drained by the Rutshuru River, flowing northward to Lake Edward. With an altitude of 1,800m, Lake Mutanda offers great hiking opportunities and breath-taking views of the Virunga Mountains.
Lake Mutanda is a 30-minute drive from Kisoro town.
In addition to the mountain gorilla and golden monkey in the nearby Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the lakeside environment accommodates a variety of animal and plant species, unique to this area. Bird species include kingfisher birds, kites, ibis and Uganda’s national bird, the crested crane. Weaver bird nests are a common site among the reeds along the lake shore.