4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Lake Bunyonyi

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe & drive to Bwindi National Park

Following an early morning hot cup of tea/coffee, briefing about your gorilla trekking trip. Start your journey to Bwindi, expected to cover 8-9 hours on Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route with a stopover at the Equator crossing for photography & lunch at the hotel in Mbarara. This is one of the most interactive safaris and it allows you enjoy the breathtaking rolling hills in the Southwestern Uganda. Check in at your pre-booked lodging facilities at Bwindi where overnight stay will be had.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day two of your gorilla tour includes meeting the park official for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules. By 7:00am, you should have reported at Bwindi National Park offices and at 8:00am after briefing, set off for actual trekking of gorillas, 2-6 hours. It includes one hour of interacting with gorillas, get to know how these behave and after, you will be accompanied by the park guide back to where your journey began. A cultural tour at the Batwa pygmies’ community in the evening will be part of today’s unforgettable experiences.

Day 3: Pick up at the lodge & drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Located in Kabale district Southwestern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is a home to 29 charming islands and it is without doubt, the Africa’s deepest Lake. The Lake’s islands aren’t only charming but they also hold exceptional cultural and history. Today, a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi leads you up to the Punishment Island or Bucuranuka Islands for a tour, discover the hidden gem, the little birds, unique history and more. Relax in the evening at the shores and for good swimmers, the lake is free of hippos, crocodiles and diseases like bilharzia.

Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi-Kampala/Entebbe

A hefty breakfast early morning, after, check out of the accommodation you 3 nights stay and meet your driver guide. You will begin your journey from Lake Bunyonyi, connect to Mbarara for lunch and Equator crossing for more photo taking. You will be dropped at the hotel in Kampala or Entebbe upon arrival and today marks the end of your 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Lake Bunyonyi.

End of safari