3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking with Lake Bunyonyi
3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking with Lake Bunyonyi | Akagera & Apes
Tour Overview
Gorillas, Ancient Forest & Africa's Most Serene Lake
The 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking with Lake Bunyonyi is a perfectly focused primate adventure designed for travellers who want the most iconic Uganda wildlife experience without a lengthy itinerary. In just three days, you'll stand face-to-face with wild mountain gorillas in one of Africa's most ancient rainforests, then unwind on the tranquil shores of Lake Bunyonyi — Uganda's most scenic highland lake.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to roughly half the world's remaining mountain gorilla population. Your guided trek through its dense, mist-wrapped forest is an experience that stays with you for life — the moment a silverback meets your gaze just metres away is unlike anything else on earth.
Lake Bunyonyi, studded with 29 islands and framed by terraced hills, provides the perfect counterpoint — a serene, paddle-at-dawn morning that brings the whole journey to a peaceful close before your return transfer. This tour is ideal as a standalone Uganda escape or combined with a Rwanda safari for the ultimate East Africa primate experience.
In the Wild
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Primary Highlights
What You'll Experience
Day-by-Day
Detailed Itinerary
Activity
Pickup from Kampala or Entebbe Airport; scenic drive south-west to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Highlights
Depart early from Kampala or Entebbe, crossing the Equator for a photo stop and driving through the rolling Ankole cattle-farming region before climbing into the Kigezi highlands — Uganda's "Switzerland of Africa." Arrive at your forest lodge on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in time for dinner and a briefing on tomorrow's gorilla trek. The sounds of the ancient forest at night set the scene for the adventure ahead.
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- Meals (full board)
- Bottled water
- Private safari vehicle & driver-guide
- English-speaking expert guide
- Accommodation (2 nights)
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit — Bwindi
- Lake Bunyonyi canoe safari
- All park entry fees
- All activities in the itinerary
Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Laundry services
- Beverages & drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
Logistics
Departure & Return
Departure / Return
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before your flight
Starting From
$1,600
per person
No payment required to enquire
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