3 Days Mountain Gorillas Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Lake Bunyonyi Uganda
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Safari Highlights
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with this 3-days safari that combines the thrill of trekking mountain gorillas in the lush forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the tranquillity of Lake Bunyonyi’s picturesque landscapes.
This safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and scenic beauty, making it an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring sight of Mountain gorillas or the serene charm of Lake Bunyonyi, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime.
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park/ Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Bwindi Forest National Park
Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport or Kigali internation airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver guide, brief you about your 3 Days Mountain Gorillas Trekking Safari, if you have time, you will do a brief guided city tour and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will check in a Lodge, enjoy the beautiful views of the park, have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park/ Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today you will have an early breakfast, check out of the lodge and around 7 am you will be picked by your driver guide and head to the Mountain Gorillas Trekking starting point, meet the ranger guides and other visitors whom you will go together for the Mountain Gorillas Trekking, Have a briefing about the Mountain Gorillas family you are going to visit, how you should behave with them and start trekking at around 8am which takes approximately 3-6 hours, but it may take longer depending on how the gorillas are moving, after you have found the Mountain Gorillas you will spend 1 full hour with them, learning more about them and taking pictures (remember to mute your devices and switching off the flashlights). after this you will head back to the starting point.
your driver guide will be waiting for you at the starting point and will take you to your Lodge at lake Bunyonyi for Lunch and Refreshments, spend the afternoon relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport
Today, you will enjoy your breakfast with beautiful morning lake view, pack your bags, check out of your lodge, then transfer to Kigali internation airport or Entebbe international airport for departure flight marking the end of your 3 Days Mountain Gorillas Trekking Safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park/ Uganda.
Where to stay
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park:
Luxury: Bwindi Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Midrange: Gorilla Safari Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Engagi Lodge
Budget: Nshongi Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Lodge & Campsite
Lake Bunyonyi:
Luxury: Arcadia Lodges Lake Bunyonyi, Birdnest Resort Lake Bunyonyi
Midrange: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
Budget: Crater Bay Cottages, Byoona Amagara Island, OM Hostel