4 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari

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Trip Overview

This 4-day Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari begins and ends in Kampala, offering a captivating journey through Uganda’s southwest. The safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will have the extraordinary opportunity to interact with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, experiencing their majestic presence up close.

The adventure also includes a visit to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda and the second-deepest in East Africa after Lake Tanganyika. Here, you’ll enjoy an intriguing boat cruise, exploring its 29 islands and soaking in the stunning landscapes and serene beauty of this remarkable lake.

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
  • Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
  • Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala.

Itinerary

Itinerary

On the first day of the 4-day Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari, your driver-guide will meet you and provide a brief overview of the adventure ahead. You'll then embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a journey that takes approximately 9 to 10 hours.

En route, you'll make a memorable stop at the Equator for stunning photos and souvenir shopping. Continue your journey with a lunch break in Mbarara city. After lunch, you'll proceed through the picturesque landscapes of Ntungamo and Kabale, where you'll enjoy views of terraced farmlands and rolling hills.

Upon arrival at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check into your lodge for a relaxing evening, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

On the second day of your 4-day Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari, you'll start early with breakfast before meeting your driver-guide, who will take you to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines and rules.

After the briefing, you'll be divided into groups of eight and assigned a gorilla family to track with the assistance of a knowledgeable park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can last from 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas, as they move in search of food.

Once you locate the mountain gorillas, you'll spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat. This time allows you to witness their behaviors, including feeding, grooming, and interacting, as well as to capture photos and videos of these incredible moments.

After your hour with the gorillas, you'll return to the starting point, where you'll receive a certificate of participation. Later, you'll meet your driver-guide and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

On the third day of your 4-day Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari, you'll start with an early breakfast before checking out of the lodge. Your driver-guide will then take you on a scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale, where you'll enjoy picturesque views along the way.

Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, check into your lodge and have lunch. Afterward, embark on a captivating boat cruise around the lake, exploring several of its islands and observing the stunning bird species.

Following the boat cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

On the final day of your 4-day Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari, you'll start with an early breakfast before checking out of the lodge. Your driver-guide will then take you on the journey back to Kampala.

Along the way, you'll stop for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara. After lunch, continue your drive to Kampala, arriving in the evening. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your preferred location, either Entebbe International Airport for your flight or at your hotel.

Package Features

This package includes
  • Gorilla trekking permit.
  • Boat cruise fees.
  • Professional English speaking driver guide.
  • Full board accommodation.
  • Ground transfers (in a 4WD vehicle)
  • Vehicle and fuel.
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Maasai village visit
  • Meet and greet services
This package does not include
  • International air flight tickets.
  • Visas.
  • Optional activities not included on the itinerary.
  • Life insurance.
  • Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.

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4 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari

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+256 702 810 976

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