4 DAYS: LAKE BUNYONYI AND BWINDI NATIONAL PARK UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING
4 DAYS: LAKE BUNYONYI AND BWINDI NATIONAL PARK UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING
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4-day itinerary that combines a visit to Lake Bunyonyi with gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park in Uganda can provide you with a memorable and diverse experience. These 4 Days will take you to Uganda’s Safari Experience features gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to over half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas. After the gorilla trekking experience, you will then enjoy a leisurely expedition at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi in the terraced hills of the Kigezi Region. As well you will enjoy a boat cruise to the islands in the Lake and meet the Batwa Pygmies.
This itinerary provides a combination of natural beauty at Lake Bunyonyi and the unique wildlife experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park. Make sure to obtain gorilla trekking permits well in advance, as they have limited availability and high demand. Additionally, road conditions and travel times can vary, so plan accordingly. It’s important to note that gorilla trekking in Bwindi is a physically demanding activity, so be prepared for a challenging hike. Wearing appropriate clothing, packing essentials like water and snacks, and following park regulations are essential for a successful and enjoyable trek.
Please note that this is a general itinerary, and the actual duration, activities, and accommodations may vary depending on your preferences, available time, and the specific arrangements made with you. It is advisable to consult with us to customise your itinerary and make any necessary adjustments.
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- Accommodation
- 4×4 Safari Vehicle With Fuel and Driver
- Professional Local English speaking Guide/Driver
- All parks entry fees-Game drives, ranger and entry fees
- All local Taxes
- Airport Transfers
- Full Board Meals Plan
- Boat Cruise Execution at Lake Bunyonyi
- Entry Visa Fees
- All Air fares
- Meals where not provided
- Alcoholic drinks
- Porter fees while trekking/hiking
- Personal Insurance
- Personal shopping bills
- Items of personal nature
Day 1: Transfer From Entebbe/Kampala To South-Western Uganda
In the morning after your breakfast, you will meet up with your driver/guide and leave Entebbe/Kampala in the morning and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. A first stop over at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey, view the long-horned Ankole cattle, papyrus, acacia woodland and terraced landscape of Kigezi highlands on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch break en route in Mbarara City. After proceed to the park lodge for dinner and overnight Stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking And Optional Community Tour
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the gorilla tracking in the forest sanctuary. The activity starts at 8.00 am. You need to carry packed lunch, drinking water, a rain jacket and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. The time taken to find the gorillas varies according to the movements of these marvellous primates. An encounter with an earth-shaking 350-pound silver back or a baby gorilla is a very exciting and never forgotten experience! After the trek, you shall return back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer To Mgahinga Gorilla National Park For Volcano Trek
After your morning breakfast at the overnighted lodge. On this day you will hike one of the three Volcanoes in the area. You can hike either the Mountain Muhavura or Mountain Gahinga. These volcanoes offer incredible scenery, immense biodiversity, and fantastic views though most people chose to hike Mountain Muhavura. This area bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is a nature lover’s paradise. After that long hike will head back and meet you for your dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 4: Depart To Entebbe Airport/Kampala City
After your breakfast you will first have to clear your belongings from the room and proceed to check out, Later you will depart for the scenic return drive from Kisoro to Kampala/Entebbe. Stop just after the town of Masaka for a lunch break. Arrive back in Kampala in the early evening. Or you will be dropped off at your hotel/lodge or at any place of your inconvenience