4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking And Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Spot Gorillas in their natural habitat in Uganda

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Highlights

Hassle-free tour from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Savour Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi

Relish by the clear waters of Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy bird sightings

Interact with local African communities

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala, Lake Bunyonyi

safari, Eco Tourism, Wildlife

Private Tour

4 Days

Medium

English

Description

Sign-up for this 4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking and Lake Bunyonyi Safari, which takes you to see mountain Gorillas as you track them in their home Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and conclude it by relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze of Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi, which natively means lake of small birds, is found in Southwestern Uganda. With 29 Islands, it has such a stunning view and is a perfect heaven for bird lovers. Take a walk in Buhoma Village and interact with the African communities such as Batwa or Pygmies.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide from your accommodation. After driving to the southwestern part of Uganda via Masaka, you will have two stopovers; at the Equator, Kayabwe, take photographs and buy souvenirs and in Mbarara for lunch.
- Continue as you drive through the rolling hills with banana plantations, the stunning terraced Kigezi highlands. It will be an incredible journey as you will have great views of various landscapes. On reaching the park, check you will have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi
- On this day, when you are done with your early breakfast, leave the lodge with packed lunch and report to the park headquarters for briefing at 7:30 am, which includes the rules and guidelines for gorilla trekking. After that, in the same area is the starting point as you go on to trek mountain gorillas; you will be guided by an experienced and knowledgeable park ranger guide who will take you to see these gentle giants. Track gorillas determined by their location in a place so it can take 2 to 8 hours. You will have a great time with them and after return to your lodge.
- Refresh and later in the evening take a community walk to engage and see how people live around this area, especially the Batwa, an indigenous group of people. Have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
- After your breakfast, you will start your journey to Lake Bunyonyi, found in Kabale, the second deepest lake in Africa and a great place for birders. You will be welcomed by the sweet sounds of the birds, the word Bunyonyi means Small birds in the local language.
- Upon arrival, you will go for a canoe trip on the lake whereby you will see various birds, communities, landforms such as the islands. Take as many photographs as you can. After the canoe, have lunch and in the evening, go for a community/nature walk through the Batwa and Abaheesi communities.
Accommodation Options: Bunyonyi Safari Resort (Moderate)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Return to Kampala
- Enjoy your breakfast and checkout from the lodge and drive to Kampala, having lunch en route.
- You will arrive in Kampala in the evening with great memories from Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included

All Airport transfers

Gorilla permits

Accommodation and lodging

Meals throughout the itinerary

English speaking guides/drivers

4WD safari vehicles

Domestic flights

Park Fees

Emergency Evacuations (AMREF)

Masks and Sanitizers

What's Excluded

International flights

Visa and customs fees or charges

Travel Insurance

Cigarettes and alcohol

Gratuity

Souvenirs

Know Before You Go

Staying healthy while you travel is vital; it is not all about vaccinations and medicine. Most problems you could face are easily preventable. Drinking bottled, boiled or treated water, washing your hands properly before eating and carefully avoiding insect bites could save your life, money and Time.

Please endeavour to get your yellow fever /Covid-19 Vaccines as a crucial requirement, especially in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Please be sure to visit the Centres for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. Or check with a physician for more information.

Our tour director is committed to executing the tour activities as detailed in the itinerary provided. We only request our clients to be understanding, remain calm and flexible on a few isolated occasions where local events may inconvenience the activities on the itinerary. Our clients should also note that the first day of the trip is simply for the drive or flight to the destination as shown on the itinerary and has a few activities planned. We advise that you be conversant with our representative, who will take you through the pre-departure briefings.

Entebbe international airport is your gateway to and from Uganda. To avoid inconveniences that are occasioned by rushing at the time of departure, we advise that you book international flights departing from Entebbe after 8 pm. We will need you to furnish us with the following information:

Airline

Flight number

Arrival and departure date

Flight times /Flight Changes

Each traveller is responsible for obtaining the required visa, as visa requirements vary per country. We advise our clients to consult the US State Department and local Embassies for non-US citizens for visa information.

A visa can be obtained at Entebbe international airport on arrival at a fee of $50 per person. Visas for all other East African Countries can be obtained, on arrival, at the international airport or border points.

Leave a copy of your itinerary, travel insurance and passport to a family member, for reference purposes, in case of an emergency. Travel insurance is also compulsory on all trips.

Some of our tours have a strict age limit. Children 13 years and below are not allowed to visit the gorillas or participate in certain activities like canoeing. For adults above 65 years of age, a medical report may be required.

We prioritise the safety of our tours; however, travels are susceptible to risks. So, it is important to be prepared and approach all arrangements with utmost caution. It’s advisable to research your destination to equip yourself with some tips to ensure safety. Register your trip and also avail a copy of your emergency contact details to your government travel advisory service (or diplomatic mission) in a country that you are visiting so that they can contact you in case of emergency. This process can be done online, and it is also advisable to get contacts of the American Embassy in Uganda, your final destination. Depending on the itinerary you have booked, some activities may carry greater risks or personal injury; we, therefore, advise that you take great care and strictly adhere to the established precautions before participating. These activities include white water rafting, canoe and boat rides, Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee tracking, mountaineering, bungee jumping, culture walk or community visit and game drives. For safety, the following must also be accorded due consideration:

Avoid expensive jewellery. -Hide your cash and Monitor your ATM/ Credit card transactions

Avoid all demonstrations and protests given their potential to turn violent.

Monitor the media for information about any possible security risks and pay close attention to your personal security.

Carry a copy of your passport and avoid hanging alone without the advice of the tour guide. And avoid Voluntary helpers who are not among your group and worry about any assistance from seemingly helpful strangers, however polite or well dressed, to safeguard your items and report any lost or blocked bank card to your Bank.

Prices for a twin/double shared room are per person, and rates for single or triple travellers are available on request.

This tour requires that all travellers have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and all personal Emergencies, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We, therefore, recommend Travel Guard, Allianz and Nomads Travel Insurance” for all your insurance necessities.

We understand and respect the value and importance of your privacy. Be assured, therefore, that protection of privacy is given the highest priority. All personal information that you avail to us is strictly used for purposes of Safari tour booking. We will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to secure any personal information about the guest. However, aware of the rampant hacking cases into data on the internet, it becomes tricky to guarantee 100% security to data shared through online sources. We, therefore, will not be held guilty if the breach or hacking into your personal information is by unauthorised international individuals.

It is with regret that our office cannot compensate where an impediment to the proper performance of duty is as a result of an event above and beyond our own making, control and anticipation, nor is it due to the supplier of the service in question. Such events may include unexpected government quarantines, travel bans, riots, civil strife, natural disaster, terrorist acts, border closure, fire, road closures, industrial disputes, extreme weather conditions and other incidents beyond our control.

In some unfortunate circumstances, getting a park or Gorilla permit may not guarantee seeing wildlife in their habitats as unfavourable local conditions may sometimes hinder access to the wildlife. This can happen without prior notice, or it can be at short notice. We, therefore, accept no liabilities in circumstances where Gorilla or wildlife viewing is due to cancellation by the authorities. The loss is due to the absence of Gorillas, closure of borders, national parks or security changes; refunding is at the discretion of the responsible offices. However, we shall use all means necessary to obtain the refunds and pass them on to the client.

What To Bring

Rain Jacket /coat

Shoes with good traction

Binoculars

Travel plug adapter with USB port

Mask and Antibacterial hand cleaning gel

Good camera with fully charged battery and good memory card storage

First aid kit

Small back park

Sun block hat

Sun glasses

Hiking boots

Mosquito repellent

Meeting Point

Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 10	/person
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1 to 10	/person
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4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking And Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour

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Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi

Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4: Return to Kampala

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4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Tracking And Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla tracking and cultural encounters in Bwindi

Day 3: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4: Return to Kampala

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

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Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

Price

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