{"id":38,"date":"2015-03-27T17:50:57","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T17:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2023-10-23T09:42:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T09:42:51","slug":"local-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/tours\/local-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Activities &#8211; Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1qhvi-339039bb28913ffb4fe404095f972f38\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1qhvi-339039bb28913ffb4fe404095f972f38{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1qhvi-339039bb28913ffb4fe404095f972f38 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1qhvi-339039bb28913ffb4fe404095f972f38 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1qhvi-339039bb28913ffb4fe404095f972f38 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Discover Itambira Island and Lake Bunyonyi<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5wway-2d8ba9119bdd310972d5b61ee7a49a26 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-524ie-6df28e2003ef37f8503894ac624f7baf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For those looking to explore or be a little more active, we have a host of suggestions&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swimming<\/strong> &#8211; take a refreshing swim in the freshwater lake or enjoy jumping off the jetty &#8211; free access for guests. We have lakeside changing facilities for convenience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boat trips<\/strong> &#8211; borrow one of our dugout canoes for free, or take a tour of the lake in our motorboat with a local guide (optional packed lunches to keep you going!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird watching<\/strong> &#8211; fabulous views as East African birds flock to the lake. You&#8217;ll see many from our hotel, but a guided boat trip will guarantee further sightings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community visits<\/strong> &#8211; to local villages and schools with our guide to introduce you and translate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charity projects<\/strong> &#8211; see our work in Uganda. There may be training courses on Itambira Island. You can also see our work in local community<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guided walks<\/strong> &#8211; tailor-made itineraries can be arranged, taking in the island and the surrounding area by boat if you wish to explore beyond the island itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3roe-be4fb1604d0b86804c7a3dfbb378fc4e\">\n.flex_column.av-3roe-be4fb1604d0b86804c7a3dfbb378fc4e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3roe-be4fb1604d0b86804c7a3dfbb378fc4e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div id='av-masonry-1' class='av-masonry av-k4rf3rg1-4054ba6248cd86e31ba604c444cb9d57 noHover av-fixed-size av-1px-gap av-hover-overlay- av-masonry-animation- av-masonry-col-3 av-caption-always av-caption-style- av-masonry-gallery ' 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class='flex_column av-3axl6-bf89a197ef5bccc915e088526dc291e0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-16jti-b51675d8220cc4026b600bcbdc9cb2a8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-16jti-b51675d8220cc4026b600bcbdc9cb2a8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-16jti-b51675d8220cc4026b600bcbdc9cb2a8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-16jti-b51675d8220cc4026b600bcbdc9cb2a8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-16jti-b51675d8220cc4026b600bcbdc9cb2a8 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Pricing Information<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-27gai-463609f8a069f9ecaa0e8e891c3589a7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Exchange Rate<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rate for USD $\u00a0updated daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Activities<\/h3>\n<p>Prices are a guide and subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boat rides<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boat to\/from Itambira Island for arrival and departure is included free in the price for guests staying at Itambira Island Seeds of Hope. Boat cost for additional journeys and non-residential guests 30,000 UGSh per boat per journey<\/li>\n<li>Islands Tour by motor boat to see and hear more about history of the lake. (e.g. Bushara, Sharp\u2019s, Bwama, Punishment Island\u2026) 50US$ per boat up to 4 people (11 US$ for each extra person)<\/li>\n<li>Nyombe \u2013 bird watching 80US$ per boat for up to 4 people. (16 US$ for each extra person)Packed lunch also available \u2013 cost per person depending on what required<\/li>\n<li>Muko \u2013 to include market on market days, 65 US$ per boat.(16 US$ for each extra person)<\/li>\n<li>Rutinda local market \u2013 Mondays and Fridays 60,000 UGSh (17 US$) per boat<\/li>\n<li>Dugout canoes 20,000 UGSh per 3 hours if you row yourself (per boat)<\/li>\n<li>Dugout canoe ride \u2013 with staff to row (e.g. round the island) 30,000 UGSh \u00a0per boat<\/li>\n<li>Dugout canoe ride to Punishment Island with staff to row 50,000 UGSh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Island Tours<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Itambira island tour with IISOH staff \u2013 free<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Adventure Island &#8211; \u00a0Zip wire \u2013 ask staff for rates<\/li>\n<li>Kyahugye Island to see zebras \u00a0&#8211; by canoe or motor boat \u2013 ask staff for rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Guided Hiking<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>35,000 UGSh for 5 hours with guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Day Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kisiizi Falls &#8211; from 200,000- 250,000 UGSh (approx. 56 \u2013 70 US$) \u2013 per vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Volcanoes and Kisoro &#8211; from 82 US$ &#8211; per vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Blacksmiths 50,000 UGSh\u00a0 (14 US$) \u2013 per group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Itambira Island Seeds of Hope Community Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit some of our projects \u2013 rainwater harvesting (water tanks), agricultural project, micro finance groups, local craft group \u2013 FREE. \u00a0By arrangement with staff. Transport\/boat costs may apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Packed Lunches<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Available to order for guests out on a day trip \u2013 cost per person depending on what is requested for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-6uzji-25510901232916f6bd2d089771cd2aaa av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7lmvm-b7c9f1a7416851a014595d473330f2ce\">\n.avia-image-container.av-7lmvm-b7c9f1a7416851a014595d473330f2ce img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-7lmvm-b7c9f1a7416851a014595d473330f2ce .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-7lmvm-b7c9f1a7416851a014595d473330f2ce av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-84 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-84 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira67-e1427725690625-1500x430.jpg\" alt='Itambira island' title='Itambira island'  height=\"430\" width=\"1500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-68zc2-3786d82c8e385fd0fb1341c57313b25e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Relaxation&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Itambira Island is the perfect place to enjoy peace and tranquility after your trips and travels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feel free to enjoy our sun loungers and chill out! Sunset watching with a cold beer is highly recommended to finish off your day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1nnpq-ed6923d836fc24542833730118e428ff av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-utwm-736d00308a38b46e393653992dbb6bc2\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-utwm-736d00308a38b46e393653992dbb6bc2{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-utwm-736d00308a38b46e393653992dbb6bc2:hover{\nbackground-color:grey;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/contact\/' class='avia-color-theme-color avia-button avia-button-fullwidth av-utwm-736d00308a38b46e393653992dbb6bc2 avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-color-theme-color'  ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Contact Us<\/span><div class='av-button-description av-button-description-below'><p>Get in touch to discuss your requirements, we&#8217;re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1nnpq-1-9d62fc5f5681539acbe83f4e5970d4e7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7lmvm-2-394aa2483232f311d025e869abdd76f3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-7lmvm-2-394aa2483232f311d025e869abdd76f3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-7lmvm-2-394aa2483232f311d025e869abdd76f3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-7lmvm-2-394aa2483232f311d025e869abdd76f3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-878 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-878 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours.jpg\" alt='Itambira Tours' title='Itambira Tours'  height=\"650\" width=\"1500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours-1030x446.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Itambira-Tours-705x306.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":887,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1520,"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions\/1520"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bunyonyilake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}