3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Lake Bunyonyi Experience
Entebbe - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via Equator Stop
Begin your journey early with a pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport. Drive southwest through Uganda’s picturesque countryside, with a memorable stop at the Equator line in Kayabwe for photos, stretching, and souvenirs. Continue past rolling hills, banana plantations, and local villages as you head toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas.
Arrive at your lodge in Rushaga (or nearby sector) in the evening, where you’ll settle in and prepare for the exciting day ahead.
Safari Activities
- Scenic drive to Bwindi
- Equator stop at Kayabwe
- Lunch en route
- Ankole countryside and scenic landscapes
- Kigezi Highlands
- Lodge check-in and relaxation
Accommodation
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi -Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Then set off on foot into the misty forest to track a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 2–6 hours depending on the group's movements, but the reward is a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close – watching them feed, interact, and care for their young.
After the trek, receive your gorilla tracking certificate and drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful and deepest lakes. Known as “the place of little birds,” it offers stunning scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. Take a relaxing canoe or boat tour around the lake’s islands in the evening.
Accommodation
Birdnest Resort or similar
Lake Bunyonyi - Drive Back to Entebbe
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the lake before beginning your scenic return drive to Entebbe. Pass through rolling highlands, terraced farms, and bustling towns. Stop en route for lunch and photos. You’ll arrive in Entebbe in the evening, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable mountain gorilla Ugandan safari.
Safari Activities
- Breakfast and check-out
- Scenic drive through southwestern Uganda
- Lunch en route
- Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe
- End of safari
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit ($800)
- All accommodation (2 nights)
- Meals as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entry fees
- Bottled drinking water
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
