Uganda · Safari

4-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari with Batwa Culture and Lake Bunyonyi

4 Days Round trip from Kampala Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Engage with the Batwa community and learn about their unique culture
03 Relax by the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's second deepest lake
04 Enjoy canoeing or zip-lining amidst breathtaking landscapes
05 Savor local Ugandan delicacies during your journey

Embark on a captivating 4-day safari blending wildlife, culture, and relaxation in Uganda. Trek majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi, engage with the vibrant Batwa community, and unwind by the serene waters of Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy activities like canoeing or zip-lining while soaking in breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable adventure.

Only eight people are allowed to track a given gorilla family, and you will be given 1 hour to spend with them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pickup in Kampala and Transfer to Bwindi

Arise in the morning, meet your driver-guide, who will greet you, brief you about the trip, and hit the road to Bwindi.
You will have a stopover at the Equator, where you can take pictures and enjoy the Equator experience, then proceed to Mbarara for lunch. Thereafter, continue to Bwindi, arriving in the evening, and connect to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Arise in the morning for a scrumptious breakfast and meet your driver-guide, who will transfer you to the briefing center. You will be briefed about gorilla trekking and allocated a gorilla family to track. Only eight people are allowed to track a given gorilla family, and you will be given 1 hour to spend with them.
After gorilla tracking, you will return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificate and be transferred back to the lodge to freshen up as you wait to go to the Batwa community in the evening.
The Batwa will welcome you, sing for you, dance for you, and tell you ancient stories of how they lived in the forests. Return to the lodge in the late evening for dinner and relaxation.

Day 03

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Leisure Activities

You will wake up in the morning for a relaxed breakfast, check out of the lodge, and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
This journey takes about 1 and a half hours to reach the lake.
You will be mesmerized by the cool ambience of the area, the breathtaking scenery, and the fresh air.
You will connect to the lodge for check-in and later engage in any activity that you wish.
You can decide to do zip-lining, canoeing, or swimming, since this is the only lake that is bilharzia-free.
You will have lunch and enjoy any remaining activity before retiring to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Return Journey to Kampala

On the last leg of your safari, you will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, check out of the lodge, meet your driver-guide, and hit the road to Kampala.
This is going to be a long day of driving; however, it is going to be very enjoyable.
You will enjoy Uganda's local delicacies in Mbarara at Igongo Country Hotel, and you may visit the museum as well if time allows. Later, you will embark on the journey to Kampala and be dropped at the airport for your flight to the next destination.