5-Day Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Package

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the morning after breakfast, we leave for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwestern part of Uganda. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms. We will stop at Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking

This is the day of your gorilla-tracking experience. At 7:45 am, you will be at the office of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a pre-briefing, and at 8:30 am, you will start the trek. After locating the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them. All visitors are expected back to the starting point by 7 pm. Being physically fit is recommended.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

To Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you can choose to go on a guided village walk for a closer experience with the local community. Learn about their way of living as you walk through coffee, tea and banana plantations. Afterward, we depart to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda. This area is often called the “little Switzerland of Uganda” and boasts one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Relax or go for a canoe trip while you watch the beautiful sunset.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

BirdNest Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

In Lake Bunyonyi

After the challenging and strenuous hike during the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake are most welcome. The options here include birding, nature walks, swimming or canoeing (not included in the tour price).

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

BirdNest Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

To Entebbe Airport

In the early morning, the last part of the journey will bring us to Entebbe Airport. On the way back after Masaka, there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator to take photos, buy souvenirs and have lunch. We will take you directly to Entebbe Airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.