BUNYONYI SAFARIS RESORT. Bunyonyi Safaris Resort The Perfect Countryside Retreat /2

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1 BUNYONYI SAFARIS RESORT Bunyonyi Safaris Resort The Perfect Countryside Retreat /2

2 about us Lake Bunyonyi has been described by the BBC as the most beautiful lake in the world, located in Kabale, 420Km from Kampala and 127Km from Kigali, Rwanda, Bunyonyi Safaris Resort offers the most comfortable accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Surrounded by terraced rolling hills, there are few places on earth to rival the scenery and serenity. Enhanced with quiet well-manicured gardens and tranquil countryside atmosphere, the resort makes your stay in the area a very memorable one. We practice sustainable tourism by assisting and working with the local communities by engaging in income generating activities. Apart from a place of rest and relaxation, there are various adventurous activities that you can do around the lake, such as canoeing, hiking and cycling. We also organize excursions to go to the nearby Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for those going gorilla trekking, to the Virunga Mountain Range, Lake Mburo National Park, Birding Trips and an island tour on Lake Bunyonyi. Whether your looking for a weekend getaway, an overnight stay during your Gorilla Trek adventure, a venue for conferences, corporate retreats, wedding or honeymoon or just seeking an authentic experience of the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, we welcome you! The name bunyonyi means a place with many little birds

3 facilities & ACTIVITIES Bunyonyi Safaris resort is more than a just place to stay. It is a place of relaxation and retreat, a wellness center, as well as facilitates authentic and eco friendly adventure and cultural experiences. During your stay with us you will have a wide choice of accommodation options and activities to enhance your time at Lake Bunyonyi. FACILITIES: 72 bed occupancy Golf cource Guest House Hilltop Areana for events Botanical gardens Resturant Fire place Lounge Gym Health Club Conference Hall Waterfront Dock Rooftop Terance Fleet of 4x4 Landcruiser vehicles Campsite Based on the shores of Africa s 2nd deepest crater lake, and surrounded by rolling hills and close to the base of the Virunga Volcanic mountains on the Ugandan Rwandese border, Bunyonyi Safaris Resort is situated in the ideal place for adventure! We organize customized safaris into the lush landscapes of South West Uganda. ACTIVITIES: Hiking expeditions to the Virunga & Rwenzori mountain ranges Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Primate Trekking in Kibale Chimpanzee Forest Game Drive s at Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth National Parks Birding Safaris Community visits to the Batwa Forest pygmies & Village walks Canoe Treks Lake Bunyonyi Island hop Mountain Biking Highland athletics training

4 accomodation With a 72 bed occupancy, we are never short of room for our visitors. Our resort offers accomodation in Standard Room s, available as singles or doubles, private cottages, exclusive suites, a campside as well as a self contatined guest house by the Gold Course on Makanga Hill, Kabale. Each room contains: A bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub, toilet and sink Hot water instant heater Study table with chair Bedside table and lamp Wardrobe Telephone Hanging mosquito net for each bed Hot water bottle to warm your bed before you sleep (on request) Lake view or garden view

5 RATES Our rates for 2013/14 are as follows: Room Type Bed & Breakfast Full Board Single Standard Room $ 90 USD $ 160 USD Double Standard Room $ 75 USD $ 145 USD Cottage $ 90 USD $ 160 USD Suite $ 120 USD $ 160 USD Camping $ 25 USD $ 35 USD Large group discount on accommodation: Group Size 10 < 29 5 % 20 < % 50 < 15 % Discount PAYMENT OPTIONS: We accept US Dollars and Uganda Shillings. You can make your payment online using a Visa card with 3% surcharge, or at our offices in Kampala. To confirm your booking, you need to pay a 50% deposit, and you can pay the remaining amount before/or on arrival. REFUND POLICY: You are eligible for a refund if you cancel your booking, based on the following conditions; If you give 30 days notice, you will receive 75% of the total amount you paid. If you give 09 to 02 days notice, you will receive 75% of the total amount you paid. If you give less than 48 hours notice you are not eligible for a refund. DISCOUNTED RATES: Children aged 4 to 12 receive a 50% on accommodation and food. Discounted rates are also available for long stay clients and volunteers. For more information on these discount rates please send us an with the details of your and we will let you know what discount rates are available to you. Long term stay, for every 7 days = free night School groups in dorm 30usd Volunteers - 30usd COMMISSIONS: If you are a tour operator, please contact us for discounted commission rates: sales@bunyonyisafaris.com

6 WEDDING PACKAGE Lake Bunyonyi offers a unique location for a destination wedding or a honeymoon retreat. We offer special package rates to hold both wedding ceremonies and honeymoon retreats. Honeymoon by Lake Bunyonyi (4 Days 3 Nights) 2 PAX : $ 1690 USD Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Boat or Canoe Island Hop with romantic picnic lunch with picturesque views overlooking Lake Bunyonyi, Day 3: Relaxation Day 4: Departure Rate Includes: Full board accomodation in private lake view cottage, 2 Wine bottles, chocolate and fruit basket, complimentary snacks everyday, Island hop tour on the lake, evening entertainment, unlimited acess to health club and couples massage sessions,transport in private 4x4 landcruiser car from Kampala or Kigali. Rate Excludes: Airtickets, visa s, way meals Wedding Party at Lake Bunyonyi 200 PAX: $ 4,854 USD 300 PAX: $ 6,552 USD 400 PAX: $ 8,250 USD 500 PAX: $ 10,089 USD 600 PAX: $ 11,786 USD Rates include: Buffet meal per person with a soft drink-soda/water, 2 beers per person, Decoration services, Traditional Dancers, Music System with a professional DJ, 24 hours armed security guards/police, 24 hours Standby Generator, One complementary night accommodation for bride & groom and Free changing room, Chairs as per the numbers selected, Ushers & Servers.

7 CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP PACKAGE Particular Rate Per Day (Usd) Full Board Accommodation 130 Hall Hire 100 Conference Facilities 50 Break Tea & Snacks 20 OPIONAL ADD ON ACTIVITIES: Boat trips to tour lake islands 100 Mountain bikes 10 Guides for hiking tours 15 Guided Canoe Trek for the day 45 *Massage & Yoga sessions *700 *Massage and Yoga sessions fee include ulimited access to these services through out the duration of your workshop/conference. DETAILS: The total price stated includes; full board accommodation, conference facilities and 2 break tea and snacks per day. (Tax included). Conference Facilities include; tables, chairs, projector & screen, white board, stationary and drinking water. If you have some free time avaliable during your conference/workshop, enjoy a range of recareational activities; such as guided hiking or cyclying tours of the countryside, boat rides and canoe treks on the lake or simply schedule yourself a massage or aerobics session anytime during your retreat. A variety of games and activities are also available at our Hilltop Arena such as board games, pool table, table tennis, badminton, volleyball or football. In the evenings we can also arrange Karaoke nights or traditional performances at the main hotel.

8 YOGA RETREATS Join us at the scenic shores of lake Bunyonyi, Kabale for our Wellness and Yoga Retreats, scheduled for January, April and July Develop your flexibility, strength, and endurance with Afrikan Yoga Master Pablo Menfesawe-Imani, ease out any tension and stress buildup with soothing aromatherapy massage, and explore the natural wildlife and communities of lake Bunyonyi on guided hikes and canoe treks. This all inclusive retreat is for everyone, whether you are in need of some personal time, interested in learning or enhancing your yoga practice or want to experience Lake Bunyonyi in a new and refreshing way, join us and leave feeling renewed. Yoga Retreat Rates: $ 625 USD Per Person Early Bird Special: $ 600 USD Per Person PRICE INCLUDES: 2 way transportation (From Kampala or Kigali to Kabale) 3 nights accommodation at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort Organic & Vegetarian Meals Guided Afrikan (kemetic) Yoga & Meditation sessions Aromatherapy Massage Access to new health club facilities (Steam & Sauna) Health Consultation Activities & Tours RATE EXCLUSIVE OF: Air Tickets & Visa Optional day activities On-the-road meals

9 BSR FOUNDATION The BSR Foundation is an initiative by Bunyonyi safaris which aims to support community projects, conserve the environment and aid in the alleviation of poverty, through the practice of responsible tourism and philanthropy. Visitors and guests at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort are given the opportunity to volunteer their time and skills in various ongoing community projects, or encouraged to simply visit and experience the lives of the local children and families who live by Lake Bunyonyi. OUR PROJECTS: We work hand in hand with the Bufuka Orphanage community, which is made up of elderly grandparents that are taking care of orphaned children. We provide them opportunities to make a livelihood through agriculture and farming projects. In the past we have started a pig and chicken initiative where we donate livestock to families without much land to farm, so they can make a livelihood by selling the eggs or breeding and selling piglets to make a living. Another successful project included organic vegetable farming, in which we recently donated some communal land to be used for growing vegetables. Fresh produce is bought and supplied to the Hotel as well as other hotels around the area, sold in the local markets and also feeds the families. Other projects we are currently developing include Bee keeping & honey production, tea & coffee plantation, crayfish farming and tree planting. GET INVOLVED: There is so much potential in the region that can be used to catalyze sustainable development. We welcome volunteers of various relevant fields to come visit us and contribute their skills, advice and constructive feedback on any of our projects or even start some of their own! We offer volunteers full board accommodation at a special discounted rate, and an opportunity to experience life around the pristine shores of Lake Bunyonyi, and a chance to positively impact the lives of the surrounding community.

10 WHATS NEW?: Being a hotel up country often means having unreliable power supply, we are therefore looking for a creative solution to the energy shortage problem we face. Although we currently have a few solar panels installed, these alone do not generate enough energy to use for lighting, cooking, heating etc. We need to develop a sustainable integrated green energy system. We are currently exploring the use of biogas from decomposing agricultural waste from the community to be used for cooking. We are in the drafting/ proposal phase and welcome anyone interested in developing this green energy system, using BSR as a platform and case study and potentially introducing it to other up country hotels and rural communities. For More information on our projects or on how to get involved please contact Elizabeth Kamugisha at bsrfoundation@bunyonyi.com or call

11 CONTACT US BUNYONYI SAFARIS LIMITED TRAVEL, TOURS & TRANSPORT Crusader House, Plot 3 Portal Avenue P. O. Box Kampala, Uganda, East Africa Tel: /2 - Tel: / Fax: Mob: sales@bunyonyisafaris.com Tours & Travel website: Resort website: Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: