Gorilla Encounters & Lake Bunyonyi Wonders: A 4-Day Uganda Adventure!
Overview
This 4 Days Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Adventure will start with a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will trek mountain gorillas and take part in community walks. You will explore Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy the stunning panorama of the Kigezi hills. You’ll also have a boat ride across the lake before travelling back to Kampala.
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable National Park: 4 Days Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Adventure.
Our guide will pick you up from the hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and drive you to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the home to numerous bird species and the critically endangered mountain gorillas.
You will stop for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre on the way to the park, where you will have dinner and spend the night at a well deserving lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking, Optional Batwa Community walk:
Still on the 4 Days Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Adventure, after breakfast, you will gather at the park headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers prior to your gorilla trekking experience. Trekking the gorillas in the forest may take two to six hours, depending on the way the animals move.
After spending an hour up close and personal with the gorillas, travel to the park headquarters to sign out and get certificates. Head to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. You might choose to go on an optional evening community walk in the neighbouring Batwa community, where you’ll be entertained and told stories about their distinctive way of life.
Day 3: Journey to Lake Bunyonyi. Guided Boat Tour.
After the morning meal, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi while taking in the gorgeous scenery along the way. A legend has it that Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Uganda and the second-deepest lake in Africa.
Since there are no animals present, swimming is safe. However, it is advisable not to go far in the lake considering its depth. There are 29 islands in the lake. These add-up to the spectacular views unveiled at the site that have since then earned it the nickname – “Switzerland of Africa”.
After lunch at the resort, you will proceed on a two and a half hour guided motorised boat ride around the lakes.
You will thereafter return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer Back to Kampala. Multiple Stopovers along the Way for Sight Seeing.
Shortly after breakfast, you will travel back to Entebbe or Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way. There will be multiple stops along your journey where you will take in the amazing country’s landforms.
This is because of Uganda’s immense natural wealth, with the western region serving as a highlight of the nation.
Upon arrival in Kampala, you will either be dropped off in town or at the Airport for your flight to the next destination depending on your plans.
In conclusion, if you are an adventure-seeker who loves the outdoors, this itinerary was designed primarily for you . Get it crossed off your bucket list by sending in your inquiry. On the other hand, you can reach us personally at +256 393 247 137 / +256 742 678 918 Or email us at info@ibuthsafaris.com. You will therefore speak with one of our knowledgeable travel advisers personally, who will advise you on additional activities available throughout the nation to help you modify your trip.
