3 days gorilla trekking in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi Safari
This 3 days gorilla trekking in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi Safari will give you the chance to explore the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda of which you will also get to access half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas when you participate in gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park. you will also get to visit lake bunyonyi where you will get to visit the different islands and also get to participate in the boat cruise which will give you access to over 250 bird species including the king fishers and many other rewarding bird species for a memorable Uganda safari.
Highlights of your safari.
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Boat cruise and Departure to Kampala /Entebbe
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your point of location in either kampala city or Entebbe international airport, you will be picked up by our safari guide who will brief you about your 3 days gorilla trekking in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi Safari. After the briefing session, you will be transferred back to Bwindi impenetrable national park national park, south western part of Uganda which will take you about 9 hours to reach the park. You will have en-route lunch at Mbarara. Continues with your drive to the park having spectacular views of the farmlands, traditional homesteads, tea plantations and many more. You will also have stopovers for photography to soak in the beauty of the west. Upon arrival in the park, check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Have an early morning have breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed lunch boxes. You will be pick by your driver guide to transfer you to park headquarters for briefing about gorilla. After, you will make your way to the habituated gorilla family which you will get to spend an hour with when you get contact with them. The gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park will take between 2-7 hours when you get in contact with them taking their pictures, watching their behavioral patterns in the wild. After the safari experience, you will then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. At lake Bunyonyi, you will participate in the boat cruise on Uganda deepest lake where you can visit akampene island which has a unique history, you will watch a number of bird species and if you’re interested you can also go swimming in the bilharzia free waters. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Boat cruise and Departure to Kampala /Entebbe
After an early morning breakfast, you will check out the lodge go for boat ride on the Lake where you will be able to explore some of the 29 islands such as the akampene island which was a punishment island where young girls were abandoned by their parents when they got impregnated before marriage and many other islands. Alternatively, instead of a boat cruise, you can participate in a village walk to understand more about the culture of the people of Uganda and their unique cultures. After you will make your way back to kampala having a stopover at the equator at kayabwe for lunch. After you will make your back to be dropped at a location of your choice in kampala city or Entebbe international airport and the End of 3 days gorilla trekking in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi Safari
Safari inclusions;
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fees
- Knowledgeable speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Ground transfers
- Fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Exclusions
- International Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Person expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, hiring a porter, tips, laundry service many more.
