4 Days 3 Nights Gorilla Trekking Safari Bwindi And Lake Bunyonyi
Overview
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park was first gazetted as a Forest Reserve in 1942 and graduated into a National Park in 1992. The park later ascended to a platform of a World Heritage
Site in December 1994 because of the diversity of wildlife that it harbors. Bwindi covers a total area of 327sqkms of a rugged landscape which are basically thickly forested highlands. The longevity of the Bwindi forest which spans over 25,000 years explains the collection of a litany of wildlife species such as 310 species of butterflies, 51 reptiles, 200 tree species, 88 months, and a remarkable 120 mammal species including 10 primate species. Among the ape residents are Chimpanzees, L’ Holst’s, red-tailed and blue monkeys, black & white colobus monkeys, baboons, and the highlight of the primate world “The Great Mountain Gorillas”!! Bwindi is home to more than half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas on planet earth! Avid birdwatchers and ornithologists love exploring the diversity of bird life that Bwindi supports. There are 350 recorded bird species most of which are Albertine Rift endemics thus not seen in other parts of East Africa.
Detailed Itenary
You will be picked up by our guide who will brief you about the whole safari before you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable forest which is found in the southwestern part of Uganda. Along the way, there is a local drum and craft-making community so you will have a visit here. Then a stopover at the Equator to take photos, also feel free to buy some crafts and souvenirs as you head to Mbarara town where you will have your lunch from. Thereafter, proceed to Bwindi whereby you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in at the lodge, relax in the evening, and have Dinner.
Accommodation; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan; Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, drive to the park headquarters where you will be briefed by the park rangers about what to do and not to do while in the park, also you will be divided into groups of 8. After continuing and starting off gorilla trekking these gentle giants as directed by the rangers. This is a memorable and amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around, and also do their day-to-day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since it’s dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also, expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. Later, return back to the lodge and in the evening you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture based on how they live, dance, and also hear stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed. Have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan; Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your safari to Lake Bunyonyi continue through the impressive hilly country of Kabale, popularly known as “the Switzerland of Uganda”, and arrive at Lake Bunyonyi, one of the deepest lakes in Africa. Have Lunch, then after Lunch goes for a boat ride This is serpentine-shaped lake fine for swimming and is bilharzia free. It also overlooks the beautiful Kigezi highlands. The lake has many islands such as Bushara, Punishment, and Bwama islands. We take a boat trip on the lake to discover these islands It’s a good place for relaxation and taking photos of western Uganda. Return to Birds Nest Hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, take an excursion of the Island of the sky; a walk that will give you a more satisfying view of this lake and most of the Islands therein. Then go to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hawks Eye Lodge (Budget)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Have an early breakfast, Check-out leaving the “Switzerland of Uganda” behind and start your journey back to Kampala passing through rolling hills with terraces also you will have a great time viewing the lush vegetation of the different areas you will go through. Have lunch in Mbarara and continue to Kampala arriving late afternoon. The guide will drop you off.
Meal Plan; Lunch
included
- Transport and gas in Tourist Van to and from Kampala
- English speaking driver/tour guide
- 3 Nights’ accommodation on full board
- Gorilla Tracking Permits for Bwindi
- A boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi
- Nature walk in Lake Bunyonyi
- All meals
- Drinking water in the car
excluded
- Personal(medical/travel)insurance;
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry).
Number of people
- 2 PAX
- 4 PAX
- 6 PAX
- 7 PAX
- 8 PAX
Total Cost Entire Trip
- 3048 USD
- 4888 USD
- 6744 USD
- 7686 USD
- 8600 USD
Total Cost Per Person entire Trip
- 1524 USD
- 1222 USD
- 1124 USD
- 1098 USD
- 1075 USD
Note; The above rates are subject to change at the time of booking
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