3-Day Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Adventure Budget Safari

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

Transfer from Entebbe / Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Depart early from Kampala or Entebbe for a scenic drive through Uganda’s rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and lush countryside. Stop at the Equator for photos and a brief experiment demonstrating the earth’s hemispheric divide. Continue through the Ankole region, famed for its long-horned cattle, with a lunch stop en route in Mbarara. Arrive in Bwindi by late afternoon, check into Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, and relax as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.

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 Havens Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Equipped with your trekking gear, you’ll set off with expert guides and trackers through thick rainforest, winding vines, and moss-covered trees in search of a gorilla family. The trek can take from 2 to 6 hours depending on their location, but the moment you find them, watching young gorillas play and silverbacks beat their chests, will stay with you forever. After the trek, you’ll head to Lake Bunyonyi, where you can take a refreshing swim in Uganda’s most scenic lake or paddle a canoe to enjoy the natural beauty and visit nearby communities. Thereafter, you’ll head to the Bunyonyi Overland Resort to unwind, enjoy dinner, and settle in for the night.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, bid farewell to Bwindi and begin your journey back through the picturesque highlands of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy en-route stops for photography and lunch in Mbarara before continuing to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening.

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.