Lodge Amenities

• Restaurant and bar
• Virunga Lounge with fireplace, sofas and hammocks
• Sundowner Bar with lake views
• Swimming pool overlooking the Lake
• Sauna and massage area
• Self-contained chalets and a family cottage, all with en-suite bathrooms with hot water
• On-site wildlife viewing
• Floating “Captain’s Table” pontoon – for dinner on the lake

Room Description

Jacana offers ten spacious, luxury chalets and a family cottage with two rooms joined together. Each is secluded by the surrounding forest. All rooms have en-suite washrooms with hot showers and an enclosed veranda with large panoramic windows offering views of Lake Nyamusingire.

Activities At The Lodge

• Game Drives: Safaris to Mweya Peninsula in search of elephants, warthogs, lions, leopards, antelopes and more.
• Kayaking: Venture out onto the lake and take a picnic basket with you.
• Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise: Observe hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo and thousands of birds while you calmly cruise down the channel.
• Forest  Walks: Explore the Albertine Rift on foot, and spot birds, butterflies and monkeys.

Responsible Travel

• Energy efficient appliances and limiting electricity use to a few hours a day leaves a lighter carbon footprint
• Restaruant fare includes local produce, fish and other tasty ingredients from Uganda
• Lodge staff come from nearby communities creating jobs and building local capacity
• Community dance performances showcase the local culture