Overview

Are you on the search for an epic gorilla adventure in Uganda? This 4 Days Uganda gorilla tour is exactly what you have been searching for. This 4 Days gorilla safari begins and ends in Kampala/Entebbe and takes you on a gorilla safari adventure to hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi which is the ultimate home of Mountain gorillas.  With a minimum of 550 Mountain Gorilla population and over 18 gorilla families that have been habituated for trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is surely a destination that promises you an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. You will also have an opportunity to visit and explore Africa’s second deepest lake, Lake Bunyonyi whose 29 Islands have earned it a name as the Lake of a thousand Islands.

Safari Highlights

Day 1:  Transfer to Bwindi. Make a stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe.

Day 2: Engage in a gorilla trekking experience.

Day 3: Transfer to Bunyonyi

Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala / Entebbe Airport.

Detailed Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi

You will be picked up by our company expert safari guide that has been assigned to lead you on this safari adventure of a life time, you will embark on this 8 -9hour journey covering about 520km. During this amazing journey, you will make an enroute stop at the Equator which is 77km from Kampala where you get to have an equator experience on how to differentiate the Northern from the Southern hemispheres and also have a photo moment. From here you will proceed with the journey. Enjoy a locally inspired lunch buffet at Igongo country hotel. Continue with your journey to Bwindi passing through the beautiful Mirama hills that have been tamed by locals who are growing bananas and other foods stuffs on the slopes of these hills. Along the way lookout for sightings of local people engaging in their daily routines such as riding bicycles loaded with farm produces such bananas. You won’t also miss to see women carrying their children monkey style as they have them strapped in their backs.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge/Buhoma lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Undertake Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Today, you will have an early morning breakfast served at 6:30am comprising of a wide assortment of bites ranging from truly delicious tropical organic fruits to freshly baked confectionaries aimed at giving you an energy boost for the gorilla trekking in Bwindi experience ahead of you where you get to meet one of the gorilla families in this park for a full hour. Depart from the lodge with your packed lunch and gather at the park center where you will be welcomed by the park sector warden who will take you through the history of gorilla conservation in this particular park sector and Bwindi park in general. While here still you get to have a miniature cultural performance from the local Batwa people who will showcase their musical skills to you. With your armed ranger in the lead, embark on a trek, searching for your allocated gorilla family. Along the way keep your eyes and ears on the lookout for several of the 350 bird species that are found in this park that might come your way, you will also be in position to see some of the other primates here such as the Black and white colobus monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, different species of lizards such as the 3 horned chameleon and many more. On seeing the gorillas, count yourself among the lucky people who have managed to see these endangered mountain giants in their natural habitat. You will be granted a full hour with these magical beings to watch them as they go about their daily lives and if you’re lucky you might get to see the young gorillas break the 7-meter rule as they get closure to you to have you incorporated in their games.

Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge/Buhoma lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3 is a fairly relaxed day and you will wake up a bit late but still in time for breakfast. After having breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Bunyonyi where you get to relax from the rather a bit tedious gorilla trekking experience. On arrival to this beautiful tropical gem of the Kigezi highland, you will be fascinated by the tranquil waters of this lake and the numerous islands that are dotted all over it hence leading to its famous name The Lake of a Thousand Islands. You will enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the waters of this lake as you are taken through the history behind several of these islands such as the Akampene island which is also known as the Punishment island where young girls who had got pregnant were thrown and left to die alone, the upside-down island which legend has it that it was cursed by an old lady when the young people who lived on that island refused to give her beer, she cursed it and it turned upside down hence having them all drowned. From this boat cruise, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Birdsnest @ Bunyonyi / Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

You will wake up at 7:00am to the melodious chirruping of birds that will be singing their hearts out to the dawn of a new day and this will fairly make you understand why this Lake in called Bunyonyi which means a Lake of many small birds. After having breakfast that comes with a warm cup of coffee or tea & an assortment of snacks while you appreciate nature’s work, you will check out of the lodge and embark on the transfer to Kampala 420km and Entebbe 470km from Lake Bunyonyi with a lunch stop at the Equator restaurant.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi

Tour Inclusions

  • Full time English professional safari driver guide
  • 4×4 safari van/ 4×4 Safari land cruiser
  • Full board accommodation
  • Gorilla trekking permit fees
  • Boat cruise fees
  • Bottled water

Tour Exclusions

  • International & domestic flight fees
  • Visa fees
  • Laundry services
  • Items of personal nature
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Other beverages/ drinks
  • Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above