Uganda · Wildlife

4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Adventure in Uganda

4 Days Round trip from Entebbe International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Take a canoe ride on Uganda's deepest lake, Lake Bunyonyi
03 Enjoy a boat cruise and spot hippos, crocodiles, eagles, and herons at Lake Mburo National Park
04 Embark on a morning game drive to see zebra, buffalo, impala, and wildebeest

Embark on a 4-day unforgettable adventure through Uganda's breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. Trek through the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to encounter majestic mountain gorillas up close, glide across the serene waters of Lake Bunyonyi as you explore its enchanting islands, and marvel at Lake Mburo National Park's vibrant ecosystems on a boat cruise and game drive. Along the way, enjoy a stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for memorable photographs.

Embark on a 4-day unforgettable adventure through Uganda's breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Entebbe, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our experienced driver-guide from Giant Holiday Safaris.
You will be welcomed and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe to take photographs, then continue to Mbarara for lunch.
After lunch, you will proceed with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi

After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven from your hotel to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing about the gorilla trekking adventure.
You will be divided into different gorilla trekking groups and then assigned a gorilla family to trek.
Rangers will then lead you into the forest to begin your trek in search of mountain gorillas. Upon finding these rare species, you will have a chance to take photographs and interact with them for one full hour. After the successful completion of tracking, you will be awarded a certificate.
After tracking, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, regarded as the deepest lake in Uganda, for a canoe ride to explore the many islands on the lake. You will then retire to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Boat Cruise

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park to enjoy a boat cruise, which will give you an opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species such as eagles and herons.
After the boat cruise, you will retire to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park to search for early wildlife.
Some of the animals you may get a chance to see include zebra, buffalo, impala, and wildebeest.
After the morning game drive, you will be driven back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure. You will have a stopover at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photographs and lunch en route.