4-Day Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Experience

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali, Rwanda - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

After breakfast at your Kigali hotel, meet your experienced safari guide for a briefing on your 4-day journey. Begin with a meaningful visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you will spend about two hours reflecting on Rwanda’s history. Continue your scenic drive through lush hills and terraced countryside to southwestern Uganda, crossing into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at the lodge in the evening for dinner and rest as you prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Lunch, 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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start early with a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed trekking orientation. Accompanied by professional rangers, embark on a thrilling hike through the dense jungle in search of one of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla families. Once found, enjoy the privilege of spending up to one hour observing these gentle giants as they interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax or take a guided village walk.
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi National Park to Lake Bunyonyi Uganda

After breakfast, depart Bwindi for the scenic highlands leading to Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its calm waters and dotted islands. Check into your lakeside lodge and enjoy optional activities such as canoeing, birdwatching, or visiting local communities. The serene setting is perfect for relaxation after your gorilla adventure, with panoramic lake views and cool breezes.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda - Kigali, Rwanda

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi before beginning your return journey to Kigali. The scenic drive offers one last look at Uganda’s rolling hills and rural life. Upon arrival in Kigali, your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport in time for your onward flight, marking the end of your 4-day Rwanda–Uganda safari experience.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.