Duration – 3 days
This three-day adventure in Uganda takes you through the misty Bwindi National Park for the Gorilla Trekking activity and later to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxing, which is said to be one of the most beautiful lakes in Uganda.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our guide will pick you up around 7:00 a.m. from Kampala (or Entebbe) and brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Southwest, which will take around 9 hours. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.
Day 2 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am, and with a packed lunch, you will move to the park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing tourists to access it. You will stay and watch the Gorillas sometime once they have been sited and later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia-free.
Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you have optional pay-per-activity add-ons like (Community Walks, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching, and Cray Fishing) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or the next day before departing back to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Day 3 – Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin early morning. Have a quick breakfast, then drive towards Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way, you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe)
Prices of the Packages
Option E1:
- $1,423 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda,
- $1,459 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda,
- $1,495 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda,
- $1,566 per adult for a safari with Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge – Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo) [Full Board]
– Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope – Roundhouse, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E2:
- $1,548 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda.
- $1,584 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $1,620 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $1,691 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Agandi Lodge – Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija) [Full Board]
– Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort – Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E3:
- $1,601 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,637 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,673 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,744 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) [Full Board]
– Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E4:
- $1,637 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,673 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,709 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,780 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Engagi Lodge – Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) [Full Board]
– Stay at Birdnest Main Resort – Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E5:
- $3,226 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $3,262 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $3,298 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda.
- $3,369 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Bwindi Lodge – Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) [Full Board]
– Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Inclusions
- All Taxes and VAT.
- A professional driver/guide.
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
- Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- 4×4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person daily).
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Meals as per itinerary.
Exclusions
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- International flights.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips (Tipping guidelines)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes, gorilla trekking permits, and park fees.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
