Enjoy and discover the beautiful southwestern part of Uganda by visiting the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Lake Bunyonyi, which is the second deepest lake after Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park is one of the most memorable experiences you will never forget in your lifetime.
Also, have another experience of boat cruising and community visits to some of the surrounding hills near Lake Bunyonyi.
This great 4-day Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi safari will expose you to hiking and historical tours at the Ankole-Kigezi Museum in Mbarara, a visit to the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe, and views of the rolling terraced hills of the Kigezi region.
4-Day Uganda Gorillas & Bunyonyi Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Travel to Bwindi National Park from Entebbe or Kampala
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Boat Cruise
- Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala with a Stopover at the Uganda Equator
Detailed 4-Day Uganda Gorillas & Bunyonyi Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi National Park from Entebbe or Kampala
Head to the impenetrable forest of Bwindi, situated in southwestern Uganda bordering Congo’s Virunga National Park.
The road trip is another great experience that starts immediately after pick-up from either your hotel or the airport in Entebbe, then continues along the Kampala-Masaka highway with the first stopover at the Uganda Equator for experiments and photos.
Another stopover will be in Mbarara city for lunch at the famous Igongo Cultural Centre.
Here, you will explore the Banyankole and Bakiga cultures through their traditions and economic activities. Afterward, proceed through the rolling Kigezi terraced Highlands and find your way to Bwindi National Park at one of the booked accommodation properties for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Have an early breakfast at about 7:00 a.m. and drive to the park offices where briefing, assignment of a park guide, and cross-checking of gorilla permits take place.
The briefing covers various rules and regulations for trekking, such as not mimicking the gorillas, not feeding animals in the forest, and not eating in front of the gorillas, among others.
Afterwards, head into the forest with the guide to begin the search.
At the end of the day, you will have a great adventure spending one hour in the presence of these primates, watching them play, feed, breastfeed, groom their young ones, among other behaviors.
Later, return to the lodge for leisure time, evening relaxation, and dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early sunrise breakfast at the restaurant, check out, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, boasting as the second deepest lake in Africa.
This amazing lake is dotted with islands that provide incredible views, especially when hiking to the surrounding hills.
The resorts around the lake offer unforgettable opportunities to explore and relax on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.
Upon arrival, take a boat cruise and visit different islands like Punishment Island, which was used by ancient Bakiga people to punish women who became pregnant before marriage.
After lunch, you can take a community walk and hike one of the hills for beautiful aerial views of the lake with its 29 islands.
Later, return to the resort for leisure, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala with a Stopover at the Uganda Equator
Early in the morning after breakfast, head back to Kampala from Lake Bunyonyi, with a stopover at the Uganda Equator for lunch and photos en route.
Continue your road trip back to Kampala and be dropped off at either the airport or your hotel, concluding your 4-day gorilla safari.
