3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

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

Kampala Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Your journey begins at dawn as Kampala stirs awake. The highway leads you through lush countryside, bustling towns, and rolling hills that reveal Uganda’s vibrant heart. A stop at the Equator offers a playful photo moment and a chance to straddle two hemispheres. Lunch in Mbarara fuels the adventure before winding roads usher you into Kabale’s highlands. By evening, Bwindi’s misty rainforest welcomes you with its mysterious charm. As you settle into your lodge, the air hums with bird calls and distant rustles nature’s invitation to tomorrow’s unforgettable encounter. Dinner by lantern light sets the tone for a night surrounded by the whispers of the wild.

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 Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking Lake Bunyonyi

Wake to the chorus of birds and mist weaving through the forest canopy. After a briefing at the park headquarters, step into Bwindi’s dense jungle where every rustle could reveal a gorilla family nearby. The trek is exhilarating, the reward profound: gazing into the soulful eyes of these gentle giants in their natural home. After lunch, the adventure softens as you descend to Lake Bunyonyi, a sparkling jewel dotted with 29 emerald islands. Canoe rides glide you across calm waters, legends of the lake unfold, and the sunset paints the horizon in fiery hues. The evening is pure serenity dinner by the lakeside, stars overhead, and the gentle rhythm of waves lapping at the shore.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

Morning light dances across Bunyonyi’s mirror-like surface, inviting you to glide between islands on a boat excursion. Each stop reveals stories local traditions, vibrant birdlife, and the tranquil beauty of Uganda’s highlands. After breakfast, relax by the lakeshore, soaking in the peace before the return journey. The drive back to Kampala is scenic, with rolling hills and villages offering glimpses of daily life. Lunch en route keeps spirits high, and by evening you arrive in the capital with a heart full of memories: the thrill of gorilla trekking, the calm of island breezes, and the rhythm of Uganda’s wild beauty. This adventure leaves you with stories worth retelling and a longing to return.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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