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Description
Bushara Island is a lush, 16-hectare private island in Lake Bunyonyi managed by the Lake Bunyonyi Development Company, a nonprofit that supports sustainable farming, women’s empowerment, and education for orphans in the region. The island is home to Bushara Island Camp, an eco-friendly retreat.
Although relatively small, Bushara Island has a diversity of habitats, including forest groves of eucalyptus and black wattle dense shrub-lands, gardens, papyrus swamp, and reedy shorelines. These habitats are home to more than 130 bird species.
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Bushara Island is located in Lake Bunyonyi, southwestern Uganda. To reach Bushara Island, you’ll first travel to Lake Bunyonyi, about 8 hours by road from Kampala or a shorter trip from Kigali via Kabale. From the lakeshore, a short canoe or motorboat ride takes you to the island.