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    Bunonko Lodge - Explorer’s Hut, Mabamba Bay (IBA)

    Bunonko Lodge - Explorer’s Hut

    Hotel · Mabamba Bay (IBA), Uganda

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 56
    Best time
    Feb, Jun, Jul
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    Bunonko Lodge - Explorer’s Hut is a guesthouse near Mabamba Bay (IBA).

    Why stay at Bunonko Lodge - Explorer’s Hut

    • 30 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wifi, Dining, Bar, Laundry, Library, Gym

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    979

    Species

    30

    Mammals

    280

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Pied Kingfisher221 sightings
    • Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill199 sightings
    • Shoebill182 sightings
    • Mantled Guereza174 sightings
    • Marabou Stork172 sightings
    • Little Egret164 sightings
    • Eastern Plantain-eater163 sightings
    • African Jacana160 sightings
    • Malachite Kingfisher159 sightings
    • Reed Cormorant145 sightings

    Best time to stay at Bunonko Lodge - Explorer’s Hut

    Best months:
    February
    June
    July
    Jan
    Great22°C75mm
    Feb
    Great23°C74mm
    Mar
    Good23°C122mm
    Apr
    Fair22°C218mm
    May
    Good22°C123mm
    Jun
    Great21°C68mm
    Jul
    Great21°C41mm
    Aug
    Great22°C78mm
    Sep
    Good22°C102mm
    Oct
    Good22°C102mm
    Nov
    Fair21°C174mm
    Dec
    Good22°C123mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    15 km from the park

    International airport

    Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    15 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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