3-Day Gorilla Tracking & Lake Bunyonyi Tour from Entebbe
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: This tour starts from Entebbe international airport and ends at Entebbe international airport. This tour can be customized to fit your needs such as
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi
Day 1Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi Transfer from Entebbe to Bwindi Morning: • Departure: Begin your journey early in the morning with a scenic drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rolling hills, terraced farms, and traditional homesteads. • Stopover: Take a break at the equator for a photo opportunity and to witness the water experiment demonstrating the Coriolis effect. Then continue to Mbarara city and have a stopover for a lunch break, thereafter pass through the hilly terrain of western Uganda and proceed to the home of gorillas (Bwindi). Afternoon: • Arrival: Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the late afternoon and check in. • Relaxation: Spend the rest of the evening at leisure, preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Accomodation:Rushaga Gorilla lodge. Meal plan : Lunch, dinner. Travel Time: Approx. 9-10 hours. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwind
Gorilla tracking and transfer to Bunyonyi
Day 2Gorilla tracking and transfer to Bunyonyi Gorilla tracking and transfer to Bunyonyi • Morning: • Gorilla Trekking: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Then, embark on an exhilarating trek through the dense forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you find them, you will spend up to an hour observing these majestic creatures. • Afternoon: • Lunch and Rest: After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and rest. • Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: Later in the afternoon, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning views and numerous islands. • Evening: • Relaxation: Unwind by the lakeside, enjoy the serene environment, or opt for a short canoe ride on the lake. • Accommodation: Heritage Lodges Habuharo • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Heritage Lodge, Habuharo Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning boat cruise and transfer to Entebbe
Day 3Morning boat cruise and transfer to Entebbe Morning boat cruise and transfer to Entebbe Morning: • Lake Exploration: After breakfast, explore Lake Bunyonyi with a guided boat tour, visiting some of the famous islands such as Akampene (Punishment Island) and learning about the history and culture of the local communities. Afternoon: • Return Journey: Begin your journey back to Kampala, with a lunch stop en route. • Evening Arrival: Arrive in Kampala in the late evening, marking the end of your 3-day adventure. Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch included. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kyooma Gorilla Safaris, not Safar
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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After been travelling around 54 countries in my life, i can say that was my best experience around Africa by far. Thanks to Kyooma Gorillas Safaris i had the opportunity not just to see the gorillas and amazing landscapes like Lake Buyonyi...
Our 8-day journey in Uganda with Kyooma Gorilla Safari was truly unforgettable. From the very first contact, we felt listened to and cared for, with a perfectly tailor-made itinerary designed around our needs. The accommodations exceeded...
Nice journey and adventure with Kypooma. from the beginning to the end. Communication 24/7 was always positive.
I booked a three-day gorilla safari and it's really worth taking. My guideMuhwezi Shever gave me alot of information about gorillas and golden monkeys and he arranged the trip very well and accellently. Hotels were all good. The gorilla...
I went on a one-day trip to the Bwindi National Park. Mwije (reservations manager) went out of the way to make sure I had a seamless experience. The tour guide, Smith, is one of the nicest and most professional tour guides. I had an...
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