You will then canoe to Bushara, a central island covered with a eucalyptus forest. Nowadays it accommodates travellers but once upon a time it was home to doctors working at the Bwama leprosy colony.

There is a path loop next to the island shore, an inviting route for a nature walk around Bushara, with interesting vegetation and birdsong in the air. You will learn a lot about how the Bakiga used to utilise — and often still use — the herbs and other fruits of nature.

The walk will give you a beautiful view of Bwama Island where secondary students learn in the old leprosy colony structures, and of Akampene or Punishment Island, the notorious destination where pregnant unmarried girls were left to die.

At the unusual circular restaurant at the top of the island you will enjoy a soft drink and perhaps do a bit of shopping, impressed by the crafts and clothes ladies of Lake Bunyonyi make.

If you happen to be in a hurry, we will then return to the mainland. If not, we can take it easy and use an extra hour for relaxing at Bushara.