3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari and Lake Bunyonyi

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

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The journey today spans approximately 10 hours, offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills of Kabale and Kisoro. Your adventure begins with a departure from Kampala, where you’ll embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, you’ll enjoy a stop at the equator for photographs at the iconic global landmark. Continue through the picturesque highlands of western Uganda, arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich biodiversity, including over 459 mountain gorillas and a variety of other wildlife.

Upon arrival, check in to your accommodations near the park. Your lodging options will be based on your allocated gorilla trekking sector.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

Start your tour early with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. At 8:00 am, you’ll embark on a thrilling mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi's dense forest. The trek can last between two-to-six hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once you encounter these majestic creatures, you'll have up to one hour to observe and photograph them, creating unforgettable memories.

After the trek, you’ll return to the park headquarters to collect your well-earned gorilla trekking certificate. Then, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the second deepest lake in Africa, for a relaxing evening boat cruise. Enjoy a picturesque journey around the lake’s numerous islands, with a chance to capture the stunning sunset.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Keije Resort Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy breakfast at the resort before beginning your return journey to Entebbe. The drive, lasting over eight hours, includes a lunch stop en route. Arrive in Entebbe in the evening, where you will be dropped off at either Entebbe Airport, your hotel, or your place of residence. This will conclude your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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