Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel

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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 to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have an early morning breakfast, then be picked up by the driver/tour guide from GS Uganda Travel who will first brief you on what your 3 days Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi budget tour covers then start the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is in southwestern Uganda. Drive from Entebbe or Kampala via Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale route and have a stopover at the Equator for photography and at Igongo cultural center for lunch then proceed to Bwindi National Park where you will check in at a lodge of your choice for overnight stay, relaxation and dinner.

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:
Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Gorilla trekking then Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking then Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Have early morning breakfast at your respective lodge and after transfer to the park offices for briefing on the set guidelines for the gorilla trekking. One must make sure they move along with long sleeved shirt/t-shirt, trouser, socks, hiking boots, bottled water and energy giving snacks. After the briefing you will be assigned to one habituated family to track in a group of 8 visitors. The gorilla families that will be trekked in Bwindi National Park include:Mucunguzi, Kutu, Rwigi, Nshongi, Kyaguriro, Mubare, Bikingi, Oruzogo, Bitukura and Mukiza and others. At 8:00am, you will commence with your primate adventure trek with a park ranger guide and it will last for2-6 hours depending on your hiking speed, location of gorillas and nature of habitat. A maximum of one hour is given to be with the gorillas and also have opportunity to take as many photos as possible. Lunch will be had en-route then get back to the lodge for checking out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for your next tour.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Bunyonyi for boat cruise

Lake Bunyonyi for boat cruise

Have early morning breakfast and later head out for a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi which is one of the most scenic Lakes and the deepest in Africa with about 29 islands. A boat ride along Lake Bunyonyi will get you a chance to catch a glimpse at the dotted islands and also look out at the unique birds found on this Crater Lake you will have lunch en-route after which you will return to the lodge and set off for Entebbe via Kampala for departure and end of tour.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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 Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel.