Lake Mutanda is a small, freshwater lake in the far southwest of Uganda, close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It is drained by the Rutshuru River, flowing northward to Lake Edward.
Lake Mutanda is a 30-minute drive from the centre of Kisoro.
With an altitude of 1,800m, it is a great place to hike, and it offers breath-taking views of The Virunga Mountains.
Lake Mutanda is a scenic, freshwater crater lake located in the far southwestern corner of Uganda within the Kisoro District. Sitting at an altitude of 1,800 meters, it is widely considered one of the most beautiful hidden gems in East Africa, often compared to the landscapes of Switzerland due to its dramatic terrain.
