Day1
The long road south-west
A full day on the road, crossing the Equator and passing through Mbarara and the hills of Kigezi, arriving at the lake in time for supper.
- Welcome worship by the water
4 days, 3 nights · Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi Retreat
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Photos of Lake Bunyonyi Retreat coming soon
The journey
Lake Bunyonyi lies among steep, terraced hills in the far south-west, scattered with small islands and almost always still. It is one of the most peaceful places in Uganda.
A journey designed for rest and for hearing God again: long mornings of solitude, canoe trips between the islands, evenings of worship by the water, and a day visiting island families with a local church, bringing food, essentials and the gospel.
Explore
His creation
Be still
Alone with God
Gather
Around the fire
Serve
The poor
Proclaim
The gospel
Route
About 7–8 hours each way (around 430 km). Starts and ends in Kampala. Solid lines are road journeys, dashed lines are flights.
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- 1Kampala
- 2The Equator
- 3Mbarara
- 4Kabale
- 5Lake Bunyonyi
Itinerary
Day2
Be still
A day set apart for stillness. Dawn on the water, a guided journal and Scripture time, and a canoe trip between the islands in the afternoon.
- Campfire worship, a study on Psalm 46, and Bible games
Day3
Island families
With a local host church we visit island and lakeshore families, delivering food and essentials, praying together and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, then worship with the community.
- Testimonies and communion
Day4
Sent home
A final morning of prayer, then the journey back to Kampala.
Price
On request
We quote for your group size, dates and choice of stays. Prices change with season and availability; your quote is confirmed in writing.
Included
- Transport from Kampala and back
- Three nights at a lakeside lodge
- Meals as listed
- Canoe trips
- Food parcels and essentials for the families we visit
- Bibles and gospel materials to give
- Retreat journal
Not included
- Optional activities
- Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
- Travel insurance
Bring
- Your Bible
- Warm clothing (cool nights)
- A rain jacket
- Comfortable shoes
When to go
All year; drier and clearer June–August and December–February.
What your journey gives
Every seat carries something to share.
Part of every fare buys food parcels, household essentials and Bibles, chosen with the host church for families it already cares for.
We go as guests: no photos without permission, nothing handed out for the camera, and the church keeps caring for every family, and every new believer, after we leave.
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