Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your 4 Days Uganda Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Safari begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your professional safari driver-guide and begin your journey towards southwestern Uganda.

The drive Guide  takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing local communities, agricultural landscapes, towns and rolling hills.

Equator Stop

Depending on your departure time, you will make a stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe.

Here you can take photographs, explore the local craft shops and enjoy a short Equator experience before continuing your journey.

Proceed towards southwestern Uganda, with lunch at a suitable restaurant along the way.

After lunch, continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

As you approach the Bwindi region, the landscape becomes increasingly spectacular, with green hills, valleys, terraced farmland and dense forest.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening and check in.

Your guide will brief you about the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure, including what to wear, what to carry and the trekking guidelines.

Enjoy dinner and relax at your lodge as you prepare for the highlight of your safari.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at your lodge.

Today is the highlight of your Uganda Gorilla Safari.

After breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to the appropriate Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters for the gorilla trekking briefing.

The exact briefing location depends on the sector where your gorilla permit has been booked.

Gorilla Trekking Briefing

At the park headquarters, you will meet the ranger guides and trackers who will accompany you into the forest.

The rangers will explain important information about:

• Gorilla trekking regulations
• Safety procedures
• Photography guidelines
• How to behave around the gorillas
• Maintaining the required distance
• What to expect during the trek

You will then be allocated to a habituated gorilla family.

Trekking Through Bwindi Forest

Begin your trek into the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

The forest is characterized by thick vegetation, giant trees, vines, ferns and steep terrain.

Your experienced trackers will search for signs of the gorilla family while your ranger guide leads you through the forest.

The duration of the trek varies depending on the location and movement of the gorillas. You should therefore be prepared to spend several hours in the forest.

Along the way, you may encounter forest birds, butterflies, monkeys and a wide variety of plants and trees.

The Gorilla Encounter

When the gorilla family is located, you will have the incredible opportunity to observe these magnificent animals in their natural environment.

You may see the gorillas:

• Feeding
• Resting
• Grooming
• Playing
• Caring for their young
• Interacting with other members of the family

You will spend up to one hour observing the gorilla family once located, following the applicable park regulations and instructions from your ranger guides.

This is an extraordinary wildlife experience and one of the most memorable encounters you can have in Africa.

After your gorilla experience, trek back through the forest to the park headquarters.

Your driver-guide will meet you and transfer you back to your lodge.

The remainder of the afternoon is free for relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Boat/Canoe Experience

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin your scenic journey towards Lake Bunyonyi.

The drive takes you through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, an area famous for its rolling green hills, terraced farms and beautiful mountain scenery.

The journey itself is a wonderful part of the experience, offering opportunities to stop for photographs and enjoy views of rural southwestern Uganda.

Arrival at Lake Bunyonyi

Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, check into your lodge.

Enjoy lunch while taking in the spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda’s most scenic destinations, surrounded by steep green hills and dotted with numerous small islands.

Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat or traditional canoe cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.

As you travel across the lake, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

Depending on your chosen experience, you may have the opportunity to:

• Explore some of the lake’s islands
• See local communities
• Learn about the history and traditions of the area
• Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding hills
• Take photographs
• Experience a traditional canoe
• Relax after your gorilla trekking adventure

After the boat or canoe experience, return to your lodge.

Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing, enjoying the lake views or taking a leisurely walk around the lodge.

Enjoy dinner and your final overnight in southwestern Uganda.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala/Entebbe

Wake up to beautiful views of Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy breakfast at your lodge.

After breakfast, begin your journey back towards Kampala or Entebbe.

Travel through the scenic countryside of southwestern Uganda, passing green hills, farms and local communities.

Enjoy lunch at a suitable restaurant along the way before continuing towards Kampala.

Upon arrival in Kampala or Entebbe, you will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.

If you are flying out of Uganda, we will organize your departure according to your flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

End of your 4 Days Uganda Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Safari.