About This Tour
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to over 370 gorillas, accommodating almost a half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. A tour to this park enables you get up close and personal with the rare species.
Highlights
- Wildlife Experience
- Gorilla Tracking
- Sceneries
What’s Included
- Gorilla permit
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Safari Vehicle with Fuel
- Services of an English-Speaking guide.
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Activities to be done at Lake Bunyonyi, are at the client’s cost and choice
- Medical insurance
- Visas
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDay 1:KAMPALA – BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK.
A very early rise today and together with your guide you will transfer by private vehicle south-West to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will stop over at the Uganda Equator for some photo shoots and a visit to the Craft Village. You will then head towards the western part of Uganda to the town of Mbarara where you will take your lunch and visit the Igongo cultural center
After lunch you will go for a museum tour where you will get an insight into cultures of people in western Uganda then proceed to Bwindi impenetrable forest. Dine at your place of accommodation and relax the rest of the evening as you prepare for a thrilling experience of Mountain Gorilla Tracking the following day, the reality is that tonight you actually are sleeping within an African Rainforest which is habitat to half the population of the world’s endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (High-end) or Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/camp (Mid-range) Meal Plan (Dinner)
Day 2:BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (Gorilla Tracking)
Start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge and head to the Bwindi headquarters for an orientation and meeting with the park guide. You will then begin tracking the gorillas with the guide and other trackers. You will be able to monitor their way of living and also take photographs. The activity is accompanied by a hike through the forest and viewing of beautiful birds as well as different primates. Time permitting; thereafter visit the famous Batwa community for a community and cultural experience.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge (High-end) or Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/camp (Budget end) Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 3:BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK-LAKE BUNYONYI
You may decide to first take a guided nature walk within the verdant Bwindi forest, however this will highly depend on if you are to use the village trail or any of the 5 trails. In the afternoon after your lunch break, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
Dinner and overnight at Arcadia lodges, Bunyonyi (Luxury) or Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget end) Meal Plan (Dinner)
Day 4: LAKE BUNYONYI
Because of the tiring experience in Bwindi, the majority of the clients will take pleasure in some time to relax on the shores of this beautiful lake. There are various activities for the guest to enjoy here such as swimming, bird watching, sun bathing including a boat trip around the islands as well as cycling.
Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Lodges, Bunyonyi (High-end) or Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget end)
Meal Plan (Full Board)
Day 5:LAKE BUNYONYI-KAMPALA
After breakfast, early morning drive back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Later proceed to Kampala or Entebbe to a place or hotel of your choice where your guide shall drop you or be transferred to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with your out bound flight back home or to your next destination.
Meal plan (Breakfast and Lunch)