Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve

I spent 4 nights here relaxing after 3 months volunteering in Uganda. A beautiful spot to relax. My bungalow was rustic in keeping with the surrounds but very comfortable on the crater rim looking out on forest and glimpses of the lake. Worked my way through the vegetarian options and enjoyed all of them thanks to Brenda and her team. Beautiful birdsong and a birder's paradise. Watched two Crowned Cranes roosting in the trees from my verandah each day and enjoyed the antics of all 4 varieties of monkeys, and the mongooses and tree squirrels. Did a 6 hour walk with Rogers guiding me to other crater lakes and Mahoma Falls. Lake Nkuruba is clearly the jewel in the crown. Swam in the lake most days and found my way around the trails. Staff all very friendly and helpful. This place is a real gem!

The accommodation is in the middle of the nature and offers great viewing possibilities for monkeys, birds, various insects and more. It is quiet, rooms are spacious, food is delicious. Brenda did a good job and was ready to help every time. Keep in mind, it's a community location. You need a torch to walk in the dark. Some small suggestions: small towel in the room and soap to wash your hands

Cosy rooms, wonderful views just in the middle of nature! There is a beautiful lake which is hippo and croc free. Also, at least three different monkey species will be your neighbours :-). The food was very tasty and the staff was very welcoming and helpful. Special greetings to Brenda!

The highlight is the crater lake besides the hotel where you can swim surrounded by jungle, monkeys and birds. You have many different types of monkeys around the lodge and it’s a great spot to do yoga while watching the sunset. I also saw mongooses! The room was basic but comfortable. There was a power cut and the hot water didn’t last, but it happens in this part do the world! And the beauty of the place compensate it. The staff is very nice too.

We stayed 2 nights at the campsite with car with Rooftop tent. A nice and quiet place with view over the Lake. Friendly staff, good food, lots of beautiful Monkeys and birds, guided walks. We did a walk along the lake, so peaceful. After the walk just sit and relax, you dont need more. Basic Toilet and shower Facilities. There are also nice cottages overlooking the Lake or the Mountains. The only challenge is to find the right way to come there. Mapsme sended us the shortest route in kilometers but not in time. The route was very challenging. But when you arrive there, the nature is the best present.

We spent our last night of our 2-week trip around Uganda at this very well maintained, beautiful campsite and we could not have chosen a better place to end our journey here! Staff and manager very super open and friendly, breakfast was very good and the view from our rooftop tent on our rental car was perfect, including all the action in the trees right in front of us, with dozens of monkeys jumping over into the next tree. The lake also provided for a very relaxing swim and is a wonderful option if you want to explore a Crater Lake with a jungle rim and full of life.