Mutanda Eco Community Centre

Waterside
Mountains
Forest
Wildlife
Culture

Community-owned eco-lodge on the shores of Lake Mutanda

Mutanda Eco Community Centre is a community-owned ecolodge on the shores of Lake Mutanda, a stunning crater lake surrounded by lush green hills and towering volcanoes. The lodge was established by Mgahinga Community Development Organization, a local NGO that works to improve the livelihoods of the communities living around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. By staying at the lodge, you are contributing to their projects in education, health, agriculture, and ecotourism.

Mutanda Eco Community Centre offers a unique opportunity to explore Lake Mutanda, one of the most beautiful and biodiverse lakes in Uganda. The lake is home to over 200 bird species, including the rare grey crowned crane, as well as otters, snakes, frogs, and fish. Take a boat ride, canoe, or swim in the clear water, hike along the shore and enjoy the scenery or visit the Skeleton Island, a sacred site where the locals bury their dead.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

Protecting a Lake Mutanda habitat for otters and grey crowned cranes
All food sourced directly from Lake Mutanda's agricultural communities
Low-impact activities like swimming and canoeing on Lake Mutanda
Conservation education programmes at Chihe Primary School

Community & culture

A community-owned enterprise of the Mgahinga Community Development Organization
Funds educational programmes for 100 local children annually
Employs exclusively from communities neighbouring Lake Mutanda
Guest stays fund projects of the Mgahinga Community Development Organization
Promotes local businesses, The lodge provides a market for local farmers by sourcing all produce nearby and offers guests experiences with local women's handcraft groups.

Commercial

Reinvests revenue into community projects as a social enterprise
Local-first procurement policy for all food from Lake Mutanda farmers

In brief

Price bracket: £
Type of property: Eco lodge
No. of rooms: 5 safari tents, 1 family cottage, 1 campsite
Max guests per room: Bandas/cottages sleep 2-10; dormitory bunk rooms sleep up to 4; camping also available
Facilities: Restaurant, Tours desk, Boat hire, Garden
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking, Boating, Swimming, Canoeing, Cultural visits
Setting: Lake · Mountains · Jungle or forest

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome; cribs and extra beds are not available

£pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night