3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Safari

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

Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early morning pickup in Entebbe, you begin the scenic drive southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The journey passes through rural towns, rolling hills, and changing landscapes, offering insight into daily life in Uganda. A lunch stop is made en route before continuing toward the forested highlands. Arrival in Bwindi is in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at your lodge. Your guide briefs you on the next day’s gorilla trekking experience, park rules, and safety guidelines to ensure you are well prepared.

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:

Ichumbi 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 Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You are assigned a gorilla family and begin the trek through the dense forest accompanied by rangers and trackers. The trek can take between two and six hours depending on gorilla location and terrain. Once the gorillas are found, you spend up to one hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, you depart Bwindi and drive to Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in the late afternoon to relax at your lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi, known for its scenic beauty and calm atmosphere. Depending on time, you may enjoy the views or take a short walk around the lodge area. Later, begin the return journey to Entebbe, traveling through southwestern and central Uganda with planned stops along the way. On arrival in Entebbe, you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

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.