Join a 4 days Uganda gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi safari with Superfine Safaris. The 4 Days Uganda safari entail visiting one of the 21 habituated gorilla families in Bwindi Forest as well as exploring the hidden gem at Lake Bunyonyi. Bwindi Forest is a premier gorilla trekking destination , a home to over 500 mountain gorillas which make half of the world;s total gorilla population.
The forest is divided into four regions ie Buhoma in the North, Ruhija in the east, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the southern part of the park. Gorilla groups in Bwindi Forest include Nkuringo, Kyagulilio, Busingye, Bweza, Oruzogo, Bitukura, Mubare, Habinyanja, Muyambi, Katwe, Mukiza and Nshongi gorilla families among others. Each family is visited by a group of eight people per day for strictly an hour.
Interestingly, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest costs $700 which is far less compared to $1500 in the neighboring Rwanda.
Talking of Lake Bunyonyi, the small lake comprise of over 20 islands each with a different story. A boat cruise takes you to explore different islands of the lake. The common visited islands include the punishment island where the unmarried bakiga girls who got pregnant were taken and left to die. The other islands include Akampene, Bwama, Bushara and Bucuraniko among others. In addition to boat cruising, Lake Bunyonyi offers other activities such as Ziplining, Bird watching, community tours, Hike to the top f the world, Bicycling, swimming and ziplining among others
A combination of Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi offers you an lifetime experience that you will live to remember. Superfine Safari is your ultimate guide on this 4 Days Uganda gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Safari
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 2: mountain gorilla trekking & Batwa community visits
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4: Depart to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Our driver-guide will pick you from Entebbe international airport or your hotel in Kampala and transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park. Enjoy this 8-9 hours scenic drive with a stop at Uganda Equator for photos and en-route lunch in Mbarara. The full-day drive gives you the best pre gorilla trekking experience with beautiful views of flat plains, rolling hills, green plantations and happy people along the way. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 2: mountain gorilla trekking & Batwa community visits
Wake up early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to the respective Bwindi park headquarters for registration and briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. At 8:00 am, begin off the hike into the jungle to meet the gentle giants. Hiking time varies depending on the location of gorillas and their speed of movements. On meeting the gorilla family, you will spend strictly an hour in their company. Use this hour to take pictures, capture live videos and observe their human-like characters. In the evening if time allows visit Batwa communities to learn about the traditional forest life of batwa pygmies and also for a cultural performance. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Bunyonyi a place for small little birds. Spend a full day relaxing at the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, enjoy a boat cruise to explore different islands of the lake, go swimming, bird watching and refresh your mind. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort/ Bunyonyi overland camp/ Lake Bunyoyi Eco Lodge.
Day 4: Depart to Kampala
Have breakfast, enjoy the sunrise at the lake, check out and set off to Kampala for a connecting flight at Entebbe international airport.
Tour inclusions
• Gorilla permit
• Boat cruise at Lake Bunyonyi
• Batwa visits
• Bottled drinking water
• Full-time English speaking guide
• Accommodation and meals
• Airport pickups and transfers
• Touring and photography
• Miscellaneous
Tour Exclusions
• Visa fees
• International flights
• Tips
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses
• Extra activities not in the itinerary
