Featuring lake views, Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale provides accommodations, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. The luxury tent features mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in some units. At the luxury tent, units include bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. For guests with children, the luxury tent offers both an indoor and outdoor play area. Cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri, 60 miles from Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.3
High score for Kabale
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  • Ryan
    United States of America United States of America
    The vibe is amazing (if you like nature, birds, plants, solitude). The staff are welcoming and wonderful. The food is excellent. The price is fair. The domes are unique open air rooms with wonderful views of the lake, would very much recommend...
  • Kat
    United States of America United States of America
    this place is a dream and eve thing about it is wonderful! the smiling staff, the food, the breathtaking views! they have many activities and games. the geodomes are not to be missed. they even take credit cards! Friday also helped us to book our...
  • Dena
    Sweden Sweden
    Staff was amazing and the hits were well-maintained.

Managed by Byoona Amagara Island Retreat

Company review score: 9.3Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Byoona Amagara opened in 2003 as a locally staff-owned, not-for-profit establishment, dedicating 100% of proceeds to support education, healthcare, and sustainable community development at Lake Bunyonyi. We have been proudly serving the visitors and citizens of Lake Bunyonyi with a smile for over 20 years.

Property info

The Byoona Amagara Island Retreat is a one-of-a-kind traveler's paradise, a registered not-for-profit business, fully community owned and operated. We are located on an island peninsula at the heart of Lake Bunyonyi, catering to independent travelers and backpackers seeking to find peace and serenity well off the beaten track. We have a gorgeous location overlooking a protected cove, perfect for swimming, canoeing, hiking or just about anything else you can think of. We also have creative and comfortable lodgings, famously fresh and delicious food, sweeping views of the lake's islands and hills, and a variety of fun and interesting tours and activities... not to mention some of the most affordable prices in all of East Africa. What Byoona Amagara does NOT have is noise, dust, overland trucks, mosquitoes (very few anyway!), or prices that insult your intelligence ;-) Come stay in one of our beautiful geodomes and experience Lake Bunyonyi at its very best!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $1.50 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Mosquito net
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi

    • The prices at Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi is 4.3 miles from the center of Kabale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Yes, Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Byoona Amagara at Lake Bunyonyi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Canoeing
      • Private beach area
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours