5 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

In this 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari you will get to track Mountain Gorillas in the impenetrable National Park of Bwindi, and after that you will have the opportunity to relax and unwind at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale after your wildlife tracking safari in Bwindi. You will get to enjoy a boat cruise on the lake and you will visit the famous ‘punishment Island’.

Highlights for 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Day 1: Pickup from Kampala & Drive to Bwindi

Day 2; Gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest Park

Day 3; Drive to Bunyonyi- Afternoon Boat Cruise

Day 4: Nature walk

Day 5; Drive back to Kampala & Departure (7 hours)

Detailed Itinerary for 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Day 1: Pickup from Kampala & Drive to Bwindi

As soon as you arrive in Kampala, you will be picked up by your guide either from the airport or any other agreed meeting point in Kampala that was arranged in advance. Set off to Bwindi (7-8hours drive) with a stopover at the equator then continue to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park arriving in the evening.

Day 2; Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest Park
Early in the morning, after enjoying a tasty breakfast, you will meet your driver who will transfer you to UWA’s headquarters in the park for an orientation session where you will be briefed about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking by UWA officials. After this, you will set off for the gorilla trek.

This is a once life time experience and unforgettable adventure. The ranger guides will lead you into the thick forest and start your search for the endangered Mountain Gorillas. You will move up and down the rugged terrain until you finally meet these harmonious creatures that will entertain you with performances for about 1 hour.

The activity can take 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the Gorillas. This is an awesome and exciting moment.  En-route, there are other types of the primates such as the monkeys, birds and more. After the trek, you will receive your Gorilla trekking certificate and meet up with your driver / guide and return to the lodge where you will spend the evening at leisure.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 3; Drive to Bunyonyi- Afternoon Boat Cruise
Have breakfast and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy the scenic drive to your lodge at lake Bunyonyi. Upon your arrival at the lodge, check-in and later have lunch. Later in the afternoon you will head out for a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi as you explore some of the islands on the lake include Akampene Island which also known known as the ‘punishment Island.’ Later return back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay

Day 4: Nature walk

Wake up at leisure and have breakfast at your lodge. You will then head out for a guided nature walk around the lodge where you will have a chance to view a variety of bird species if you are an enthusiastic birder. Some islands like the Kyahugye Island where Bunyonyi Eco Resort is located has a few wildlife animals like the zebra, impalas, and waterbucks which visitors can see during a game drive. For visitors staying at Acardia Lodge, you will be able to enjoy other activities such a quad biking and a community cultural experience. Spend the rest of your evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge

Day 5; Drive back to Kampala & Departure (7 hours)
After breakfast, you will embark on your journey back to Kampala via Mbarara town or Masaka, depending on your preference.

You will also make a stopover at Equator at Kayabwe for water experiments and photographs, Royal drum Village at Mpambire for souvenirs. Proceed to Kampala and drop-off at Entebbe airport for your flight back home.

End of 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Tour Includes:

• Gorilla trekking permit
• Boat Cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
• all accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• 4X4 safari vehicle & Fuel
• Pick up and drop off at Kampala/Entebbe
• Full-time English-speaking driver/ guide
• Bottled mineral water while on safari

Tour Excludes;

• Tips
• Visa fees
• Enroute meals
• Air tickets
• All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
• Anything else not included in the itinerary