Tavira Africa Safaris

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$1,495 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, your Tavira Africa Safaris driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. You will begin the scenic journey towards southwestern Uganda, passing through rural villages, rolling countryside and changing landscapes along the way. You will have stops for refreshments and lunch before continuing into the beautiful Kigezi highlands.
In the late afternoon or early evening, you will arrive near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check into your mid-range lodge. After the long journey, spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the following morning's gorilla trekking experience.

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

Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will take you to the Bwindi park headquarters for registration and a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the rainforest with an experienced ranger-guide to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas' location and forest conditions. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend up to one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat, watching their interactions, feeding behavior and family relationships.
After returning from the trek, meet your Tavira driver-guide and continue to Lake Bunyonyi. Check into your lodge overlooking the lake and spend the rest of the day relaxing among the terraced hills and islands.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
Gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Itambira Island Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation and transfer to Entebbe/Kampala

Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation and transfer to Entebbe/Kampala

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the peaceful waters and surrounding hills of Lake Bunyonyi. Depending on the departure time, you can enjoy a short lakeside walk or simply relax before beginning the return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.
You will travel through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda and stop for lunch along the route. A stop at the Uganda Equator can also be included for photographs and souvenir shopping before continuing to Entebbe or Kampala, where your 3-day safari ends.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Tavira Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.