5-Day Bwindi and Lake Mburo Luxury Safari from Kigali

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

Meet and Greet in Kigali and Drive to Bwindi

Your adventure begins in Kigali, Rwanda, with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport. After a warm welcome, enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling green hills, crossing into Uganda at Cyanika or Gatuna border post. Continue into the misty highlands of Bwindi, where you’ll check into your lodge nestled near the forest. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the next day’s once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Four Gorillas Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing before your gorilla trek. Led by expert rangers, you'll hike through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, spend up to one hour observing them in their natural habitat—an awe-inspiring and humbling experience. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and rest, or take an optional community visit to learn about local culture and conservation.

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:

Four Gorillas Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart Bwindi for a full-day drive through western Uganda’s terraced hills, banana plantations, and traditional villages. Stop for lunch en route before entering Lake Mburo National Park in the late afternoon. Known for its serene landscapes and close-up wildlife encounters, the park is home to zebras, impalas, giraffes, and hippos. Check in to your lodge and enjoy dinner with views of the surrounding savannah.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mihingo Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari and Boat Cruise

Start the day with a guided walking safari—an intimate and thrilling way to explore the bush. Track animals on foot and learn about tracks, birds, and plant life with your ranger. After breakfast, relax at the lodge or by the pool before heading out in the afternoon for a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds along the shoreline as you enjoy the tranquility of the park from the water.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mihingo Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Lake Mburo NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your lodge. If time allows, opt for a short morning game drive or optional horseback safari for a final wildlife experience. Then begin your transfer to Entebbe, passing through scenic countryside and stopping at the Equator for photos and local crafts. Arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon, in time for your evening departure or overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, 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.