Three volcanoes
Blue cones beyond the water.
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Lake Mutanda is a small freshwater lake in southwest Uganda, about 20 km north of the town of Kisoro, at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes. It sits at 1,800 metres, about 18 km in a straight line from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. From the lake you can see the three volcanoes that lie partly in Uganda, Muhabura, Sabinyo and Gahinga, their blue cones rising beyond the water. Small wooded islands dot the lake, and the Rutshuru River drains it north towards Lake Edward. Lakeside forest, wetlands and terraced hills surround the water. Birds are plentiful, including kingfishers, kites, ibises and Uganda's national bird, the crested crane, and weaver bird nests hang from the reeds along the shore. Early mornings are calm, with mist on the water before the volcanoes appear. The lake suits canoeing and walks along the shore, so hire a local guide and ask for a life jacket on boats. It is about 18 km from Bwindi, a restful stop before or after a gorilla trek.
Blue cones beyond the water.
Small wooded islets.
Uganda's national bird.
North of Kisoro, Kisoro District, Uganda
Muhabura, Sabinyo and Gahinga.
Yes; it is close to Bwindi and Mgahinga.