This four-day adventure takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a popular destination for Gorilla tracking in the wild. It presents one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world! You will also visit Lake Bunyonyi to relax and enjoy the stunning views. Later, you will end your journey with a safari in Lake Mburo.
Day 1 – Kampala to Lake Mburo (Game Drive & Boat Ride)
You will set off from Kampala (or Entebbe) at 6:30 a.m. and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours, with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to experience both the northern and southern hemispheres simultaneously. You will continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations, and several herds of local long-horned Ankole cattle endemic to this country.
Once you get into Lake Mburo National Park, you will go for a game drive in search of wildlife like Zebras, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala, and various birds. After lunch, you will go for a two-hour boat ride on Lake Mburo, endowed with multiple water animals, such as hippos and crocodiles, and several bird species.
Day 2 – Lake Mburo (Game Drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and start for a morning Game drive at Lake Mburo. With Lunch en route, you will proceed towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Southwest, which will take 6-7 hours to reach.
Day 3 – 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 with Gorillas sometime once sited and 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 one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia-free.
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Day 4 – 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). Lunch will be provided along the drive to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Drive Times
Day 1 – Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (244 km)
Day 2 – Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 6 to 7.5 hours (300 km)
Day 3 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 2 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 4 – Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala takes about 7.5 to 9 hours (450 km)
Prices of the Package
Option E1:
- $1,656 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,704 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,752 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,847 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Eagle’s Nest Camp – Safari Tent, Lake Mburo [Full Board]
– Stay at [Full Board]
– Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope – Roundhouse, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E2:
- $1,801 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,849 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,897 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,992 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Rwakobo Rock – Hornbill House, Lake Mburo [Full Board]
– Stay at Agandi Lodge – Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija) [Full Board]
– Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort – Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E3:
- $1,889 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $1,937 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $1,985 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $2,080 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Rwakobo Rock – Cottage, Lake Mburo [Full Board]
– Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) [Full Board]
– Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E4:
- $2,004 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $2,052 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $2,100 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $2,195 per adult for a safari with an Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Mantana Tented Camp – Tented Room, Lake Mburo [Full Board]
– Stay at Engagi Lodge – Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) [Full Board]
– Stay at Birdnest Main Resort – Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi [Full Board]
Option E5:
- $3,643 per adult for a safari with a Safari Van in Uganda
- $3,691 per adult for a safari with a Mini Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $3,739 per adult for a safari with a Standard Land Cruiser in Uganda
- $3,834 per adult for a safari with Extended Land Cruiser in Uganda
– Stay at Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo [Full Board]
– 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).
- Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.
- 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)
- The government increased taxes, gorilla trekking permits, chimp tracking permits, and park fees.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
