3-Day Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

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

Kigali to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up in Kigali. After a brief city tour or a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, you will head north through the vibrant, terraced hills of northern Rwanda.
​The crossing at the Katuna border leads you into the Kigezi Highlands of Uganda. The air cools as you ascend toward Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to over half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge in the southern sector (Rushaga or Nkuringo) in time for a sundowner overlooking the ancient, misty canopy of the "Impenetrable Forest. Your guided by our professional safari guide.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Gorilla Encounter & Transfer to Bunyonyi

This is the pinnacle of your adventure. Following an early breakfast and a safety briefing at the park headquarters, you will enter the forest with expert rangers. The trek can range from two to six hours, navigating thick vines and steep ridges in search of your assigned gorilla family.
​Once found, you have one magical hour to observe these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact—a life-changing wildlife connection. After the trek, you will receive your tracking certificate and take a short, 2-hour drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive in time for an evening campfire by the water, reflecting on your morning in the jungle.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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)

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration & Return to Kigali

Wake up to the "Place of Many Little Birds." Lake Bunyonyi is Africa's second-deepest lake and is safely bilharzia-free, making it perfect for a morning dip or a motorized boat cruise.
​Explore a few of the 29 islands, including the historic Punishment Island, while your guide shares local folklore of the Bakiga people. For those seeking a bit more adrenaline, zip-lining across the water offers a unique aerial view. After a lakeside lunch, you will begin the return journey across the border, arriving back in Kigali by late afternoon for your drop-off.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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.