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Arrival
Day 1
Depart from Entebbe and Transfer Lake Mburo National Park
Depart from Entebbe and Transfer Lake Mburo National Park
Your pick-up will be arranged from either your hotel or upon arrival at Entebbe Airport. Your designated English-speaking tour driver-guide will greet you and begin the journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a compact park conveniently situated near the highway linking Entebbe/Kampala to western Uganda's parks. Despite being Uganda's smallest savannah national park, it boasts a diverse ecosystem with 350 bird species and wildlife including giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, hippos, and occasionally leopards. Upon arrival, you will check in. If time permits, you can embark on a late afternoon-to-evening game drive. Otherwise, you will relax and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll enjoy an early breakfast and then embark on an exhilarating morning game drive in the park. Look forward to encountering the impressive eland antelopes, large herds of zebras, topi, impalas, buffaloes, and other savannah animals. Alternatively, you have the option to participate in a morning bush walk (available at an additional cost of USD 30 per person) accompanied by an armed ranger-guide. Afterward, you'll return to your accommodation, check out, and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Bwindi is renowned for its substantial population of mountain gorillas in Uganda, housing over 300 individuals—approximately half of the world's population—comprising several habituated groups available for trekking. Upon arrival, you'll take it easy, check into your accommodation, and relax in preparation for the gorilla trekking experience scheduled for the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest and Batwa Cultural Immersion
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest and Batwa Cultural Immersion
After breakfast, you'll proceed to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the guidelines for trekking. Following this, you'll enter Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The rainforest's beauty is breathtaking, with steeply forested landscapes and dense vegetation crisscrossed by numerous animal trails accessible to tourists. The duration of the trek and the terrain depend on the movements of the gorillas. Upon locating a gorilla group, you will have an hour to observe these gentle yet endangered giants, an experience that is truly unforgettable.
After the trek, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is surrounded by lush, terraced hills rising between 2,200 and 2,478 meters in height, but its most enchanting feature is its 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water, creating a magical sight that could captivate you all day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Accommodation:
-
Itambira Island
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Depart Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe to Catch Flight out of the Pearl of Africa
Depart Bunyonyi and Return to Entebbe to Catch Flight out of the Pearl of Africa
You'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast while taking in the stunning view of the picturesque Bunyonyi islands right in front of you. Afterward, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon or evening in time for your departure flight. Thank you for choosing to travel with us at Home to Africa.
*Optional (additional cost): If you have a late-night flight, you might consider a canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi before departing for Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
