3-Day Gorilla Trek & Lake Bunyonyi Mid Range Getaway

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

Journey to Bwindi Impenetratable Forest

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), you will be met by a Trek Safaris staff member for a short briefing before beginning the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a long but scenic drive of approximately 7 hours, with a lunch stop en route at a selected restaurant in Mbarara or Kabale town. Along the way, you will pass through tropical rain forests, open savannah landscapes, and the terraced hills of Kigezi, famously known as the Switzerland of East Africa. Upon arrival in Bwindi, you will check in at the lodge. If time allows, an optional visit to the Batwa community can be arranged for a cultural experience with the forest pygmies. You will then spend the rest of the day at leisure 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:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early morning breakfast, head for a briefing where we'll meet the excellent local guides and trackers who give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We'll then hike into the forest to a spot where gorillas were seen the previous night and track from there. Trekking may take anything between 1 to 6 hours depending on the location of the family and altitudes which is in excess of 7500 feet. The terrain is rough and muddy calling for physical fitness. Although the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. It is recommended that you take plenty of water with you on the trek. Cameras and plenty of fast-speed films are recommended. Being a tropical rain forest, it may rain at no notice, hence need to bring with you waterproof clothing, including zip-lock bags for cameras and film. Others to come with include; strong hiking/walking shoes, long pants, gloves, and a raincoat. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe

In the early morning, the last part of the journey will bring us to Entebbe Airport. On the way back after Masaka, there will be an opportunity to stop at the equator to take photos, buy souvenirs and have lunch. We will take you directly to Entebbe Airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.