Tour Summary
This 4-day Bwindi Gorilla tracking and Lake Bunyonyi safari takes you to see Mountain Gorillas as you track them in their natural habitat, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and conclude it by relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze and outstanding sights of Lake Bunyonyi.
You can track mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, during this 4-day safari. It ends with a chance to unwind and take in the breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi and the refreshing breeze.
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi
Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4: Return to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up from the airport or hotel in Entebbe or Kampala after breakfast by your guide. Thereafter, drive to the southwestern part of Uganda via Masaka; you will have two stopovers: at the Equator to take photographs and buy souvenirs and also in Mbarara for lunch. Later, continue as you drive through the rolling hills with banana plantations, the stunning terraced Kigezi highlands.
Basically, it will be a great journey, as you will have great views of various landscapes. On reaching the park check, you will have dinner and an overnight.
Accommodation Options: Buhoma community camp/Kitandara camp/Gorilla resort/Mahogany springs. Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi
On this day, when you are done with your early breakfast, leave the lodge with a packed lunch and report to the park headquarters for a briefing at 7:30 am, which includes the rules and guidelines for gorilla trekking. Thereafter, in the same area, is the starting point as you go on to trek mountain gorillas. You will be guided by an experienced and knowledgeable park ranger who will take you to see these gentle giants.
How long it takes to track gorillas depends on their location, so it can take 2 to 8 hours. You will have a wonderful time with them, then return to your lodge. Refresh, and later in the evening, take a community walk to engage and see how people live around this area, especially the Batwa, who are an indigenous group of people. Have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation Options;
Buhoma community camp/Kitandara camp/Gorilla resort/Mahogany springs Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner.
Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Following breakfast, you will travel to Kabale’s Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second-deepest lake and a popular destination for birdwatchers. The word “Bunyonyi” means “small birds” in the local dialect, and the delightful sounds of the birds will greet you.
When you get there, you’ll take a canoe trip on the lake, where you can see different birds, communities, and landforms like the islands (there are about 29 islands in the lake). Try to get as many pictures as you can. Have lunch after the canoe trip, and then spend the evening taking a nature/community walk through the Abaheesi and Batwa communities.
Accommodation Options;
Gorilla View Resort (Budget), Bunyonyi Safari Resort (Moderate), Bunyonyi Birdnest (Luxury) Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Return to Kampala.
After enjoying your breakfast, leave the lodge and head to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way. You will have wonderful memories of Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable when you arrive in Kampala in the evening.
Meal Plan; Breakfast and Lunch
End of Safari
