4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari | Akagera & Apes
Tour Overview
Gorillas, Ancient Forests & Africa's Most Serene Lake
The 4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari is a perfectly focused primate adventure designed for travellers who want the most iconic Uganda wildlife experience without a lengthy itinerary. In just four 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.
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 to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Highlights
Travel south-west through Uganda's rolling green hills, crossing the Equator for photographs. Enjoy lunch en route in Mbarara before winding up into the mist-draped highlands of Kigezi. Check into your forest lodge, attend an evening briefing, and rest ahead of tomorrow's gorilla trek.
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- Meals (full board)
- Bottled water
- Private safari vehicle & driver-guide
- English-speaking expert guide
- Accommodation (3 nights)
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entry fees
- All activities in the itinerary
Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Laundry services
- Beverages & drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional gorilla habituation permit (extra cost)
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
$1,650
per person
No payment required to enquire
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