Lake Bunyonyi meaning “the place of little birds”, takes its name from the abundant birdlife that call it home. It is known as the second deepest lake in Africa with its deep end being at 900m. It's located at 1,962m above sea level; it is about 25 km long and 7 km wide. The depth of the lake is expected to vary between 44 mand 900m. This lake is also dotted with Islands and the most common ones include; the Akampene island also known as the Punishment Island, Bwana, Kyahugye, Njuyeera, Bucuranuka, Bushara.

All these Islands have got many bird species that can be enjoyed by the many bird watchers that visit the Lake. This same lake is also home to many otters, the crayfish and its bird paradise to many species of birds and lies between Kisoro and Kabale districts that are close to the border of Rwanda. All the Islands on this lake are easily accessed by a boat and some of the tourists can move from One Island to another using a boat as they keep on searching for the different bird species. As they move on the waters of Bunyonyi, they can get an opportunity of meeting some birds most especially the water birds as they play and move about the water surface.

The word “Bunyonyi” is in a local language meaning “birds” and the main reason as to why this lake was given this name is because it's a home to a very wide range of bird species. As compared to many other birding destinations within the country, This area of the lake has got over 200 bird species and some of these include; the grey crowned crane, the white tailed blue monard, the herons, the African Harrier Hawk, the egrets, slender-billed baglafetch, levillant cuckoo, levillant cuckoo, Grey shrike, Grey crowned crested crane, Hadada ibis, Swamp fly catcher, Black heron, Great cormorant, Black-headed weaver, Golden-backed weaver, Pied kingfisher, Malachite kingfisher, Streaky seed eater, Speckled mouse bird, Pin tailed whyder, Bronze manikin, Cinnamon-chested Bee eater, Bronzy sun bird, Pied wagtail, Fan-tailed widow bird, the cardinal woodpecker and many more. Apart from seeing these birds, the tourists can also take part in some other activities including the spot fishing, boat rides, cultural walks, camping, the bamboo walks that are guided trails and these have been established and are so recommended for anyone who may be looking for a long stretch, nature walks and many more. This lake can be visited throughout the year.