Accommodation
Comfortable cottages in a peaceful lake setting.
Our story
Rooted beside the
“Mother of Darkness”
Lake Nyamirima Cottages takes its name, character, and quiet rhythm from the remarkable crater lake on whose shores it rests.
Where our name begins
A place shaped by its lake and forest
Lake Nyamirima Cottages lies beside Lake Nyamirima Crater Lake and carries its name with pride. Nyamirima means “Mother of Darkness”, a name inspired by the lake’s deep, dark appearance when viewed from the top of the surrounding cliff.
The darkness comes from the dense forest cover reflected across the water. That same forest provides shelter to a variety of monkeys and birds, giving the cottages a setting that feels alive, secluded, and unmistakably connected to nature.
Nyamirima
Mother of Darkness
The name speaks to the deep colour created where forest, cliff, and crater water meet.
Life at Lake Nyamirima
Stay, dine, and step into nature
Your time here can be as restful or adventurous as you choose, with the essentials for a complete stay close at hand.
Meals
Local and international dishes served with care.
Canoeing
Take to the calm waters of the crater lake.
Nature walks
Explore forest paths alive with birds and monkeys.
Fishing
Spend an unhurried afternoon beside the water.
The journey here
Close to adventure.
Far from the rush.
Find us 18km along the Fort Portal–Kamwenge Road, then 1km off the tarmac on your right as you travel towards Kamwenge.
Fort Portal
Begin on the Fort Portal–Kamwenge Road
18km towards Kamwenge
Turn right and continue 1km off the tarmac
Lake Nyamirima Cottages
Only 3km from Kibale Forest National Park
Talk to us
Planning your visit?
Our team can help with directions, accommodation enquiries, and planning your stay.