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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy a 3-day gorilla trekking safari from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, combining mountain gorilla trekking, a Batwa cultural experience, and the scenic beauty of Lake Bunyonyi.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi Tour Highlights

  • Hotel pickup in Kigali with a professional driver-guide

  • Scenic drive through Rwanda to Uganda

  • Cross the Katuna border into Uganda

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Track a habituated mountain gorilla family

  • One hour observing and photographing the gorillas

  • Visit scenic Lake Bunyonyi

  • Sunset boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi

  • Relaxing overnight stay on a Lake Bunyonyi island

  • Return to Kigali via Katuna on Day 3

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi tinerary

Day 1: Kigali Pickup & Transfer to Bwindi & Batwa Experience

Your 3-day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi tour begins with an early hotel pickup in Kigali by your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, drive through Rwanda’s scenic countryside and cross into Uganda via the Katuna border post.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with a lunch stop in Kabale town en route. Upon arrival in the Bwindi area, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditions, history, and forest heritage of the Batwa people.

After the experience, check into your lodge for a relaxing evening and overnight stay, ready for your gorilla trek the following morning.

Day 2: Gorilla Trek in Bwindi National Park  & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Early morning, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. You will then be allocated a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi and begin your trek in a group of up to 8 people.

The gorilla trek experience takes 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movement. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat—highlight of your 3-Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi tour from Kigali.

After the trek, transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known as one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in Africa. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset boat cruise, followed by a peaceful stay on one of the lake’s islands surrounded by stunning views and calm waters..

Day 3: Return to Kigali

After a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi, begin your return journey to Kigali via the Katuna border post. Arrive in Kigali in the evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi tour.

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi - What is Included

  • Permits for Gorilla & Chimpanzee
  • Park and conservation fees
  • Accommodation (lodges, tents, or campsites)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Guided game drives and walks
  • Transportation (to and from the airport, and between lodges/campsites)
  • Bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Some lodges/campsites may also include laundry services and Wi-Fi

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Batwa & Lake Bunyonyi - What is Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Optional activities (such as hot air balloon rides or cultural visits)
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs or spa treatments)
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