Accommodation at Mutanda Eco Community Centre

Brief Background About the Centre

 

Located just 6 kilometres away from Kisoro town in southwestern Uganda, Mutanda Eco Community Centre (M.E.C.C) is a community-owned eco-lodge located at the south shores of Lake Mutanda. The camp provides accommodation, camping facilities, and food. Because of the camp's proximity to Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, Mutanda Eco Community Centre is the perfect choice for accommodation for anyone considering mountain gorilla tracking.

There are several ecotourism activities that can be carried out at Lake Mutanda and these include swimming, canoeing, boat riding, snake safari, otter viewing, and village visits.

We also offer volunteer opportunities for clients interested in supporting community projects. The volunteer experience entails teaching swimming lessons to children, working at the health centers, and teaching conservation education at the nearby Chihe Primary School.

Our unique selling points

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• The Mutanda Eco Community Centre has provided funds to the nearby local school; one used the funds to roof its main building. 

• The community centre provides Swimming lessons, and environmental and tourism awareness programmes to about 100 children per year.

• The Centre sensitizes members of the Mutanda community about nature conservation through various initiatives.

• Centre employees are locally sourced from surrounding communities to create employment opportunities.

• The Centre creates a market for local agriculture produce by acquiring all of its fruits, vegetables, and food from surrounding communities.

 

Mutanda Eco Community Centre offers different types of accommodation ranging from bandas and dormitories. The centre also offers camping space for visitors with tents as well as ample car parking space.

Room Description:  Guests can choose between the campsite, dormitories, or bandas. The centre has a wide area for camping as well as five bandas, of which two serve as dormitories.