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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

Pick up and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Pick up and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You’ll be picked up at Entebbe Airport or Kampala in the morning and drive through scenic highlands toward Bwindi. If coming from Kigali, you’ll cross the Cyanika or Gatuna border; if from Entebbe, the journey will include a longer scenic route with possible stops. You'll arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and relax with views of the forest.

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 Leisure Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. Then, you'll set off into the misty jungle to track your first habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 2 to 6 hours, depending on their location. You'll spend an unforgettable hour with the gorillas before returning to the lodge for rest and reflection.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Leisure Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking and Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

Today, you'll enjoy your second gorilla trek in a different region of Bwindi or with a different family group, enhancing your understanding of their social dynamics. After the trek, you'll drive to nearby Lake Bunyonyi, known for its volcanic scenery and tranquil setting. You'll check in at a lakeside lodge and enjoy the evening by the water.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Canoeing and Drop of at Entebbe or Kigali

Canoeing and Drop of at Entebbe or Kigali

After an early breakfast, you'll enjoy a peaceful canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi or an optional nature walk around the Lake Shores. Later, you'll begin your return transfer to Kigali (approximately 4–5 hours) or Entebbe (approximately 7–9 hours), marking the end of your unforgettable double gorilla safari and lakeside retreat.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
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 Nextgen 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Nextgen Safaris.