5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari – Best Uganda safaris

Trip Overview of the (Affordable) 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi forest

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 5: Departure to Kampala/ Entebbe

Detailed Itinerary of the (Affordable) 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

On the first day of 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi safari, after breakfast from your hotel, meet our company representative and thereafter transfer to Bwindi forest national park via Masaka-Mbarara high way with stop at the Uganda Equator for unforgettable photographs, snacks and an informative talk. Lunch at Agip Motel or Regency Hotel, after proceed to the park and upon your arrival check in at your lodge Mahogany Springs/Engagi lodge/Gorilla Resort/Silver Back Lodge. Meal plan: H/B

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi forest National Park

Day 2 of 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi safari, have breakfast, thereafter continue to the park head quarters for briefing about the mountain gorillas in the mist and the park as well, after entering into the jungle to search for the mountain gorillas and you meet them stay with them for about an hour while taking the unforgettable photographs and videos.

Have your packed lunch, and then return to the park offices for your gorilla trekking certificate. Drive to Lake Bunyonyi and experience the most undulating terrain, land forms and dinner and overnights at Lake Bunyonyi resort/Bunyonyi overland/Jajama lodge, meal plan: F/B.

Day 3: Canoeing and Batwa Cultural Tour Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, on the third day of 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi safari take a canoe cruise along the deepest lake in Uganda and this cruise will take you to several dotted beautiful islands as you bird and experience the lifestyle of local communities living on these islands. Return to the lodge for lunch, and after evening, take a visit to the Batwa cultural extraordinary performance and experience the historical legendary tale of the pygmies. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight, meal plan: F/B

Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, embark on our safari vehicle and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park on day 4 of 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi safari, have en-route lunch, upon your arrival take en-route game drive searching for rare wildlife like the elands, zebras, impalas and others like elephants, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, leopards. Thereafter transfer to Lake Mburo to take the unforgettable sunset boat cruise along Lake Mburo and over the boat variety of wildlife and birds can be spotted! Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge/Mantana Camp/Rwakobo Lodge/Mburo Safari Lodge/Mburo Eagle Nest Camp. Meal plan: F/B

Day 5: Departure to Kampala/ Entebbe

After an early cup of coffee, embark on your transfer to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home. This marks the end of 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi safari.

(Affordable) 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Includes

• Ground transportation
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• Gorilla Trekking Permits
• Full time English speaking guide
• Boat ride at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo
• Park entrance
• Car entry
• Visit the Batwa cultural performances

(Affordable) 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Excludes

The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and cigarettes.

How much does it cost to go gorilla safari in Uganda?

In Uganda, A 3 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari may cost US $2000 to US $5000 per person interested in trekking the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat. The Safari includes; transportation, meals and accommodation, an English Speaking Guide, and activities inclusive of the itinerary.

How much does it cost to go gorilla safari in Uganda?

Yes, Gorilla Trekking is worth the money as the unique adventure gives you an opportunity to trek the rare species of Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation. When you pay for your Gorilla Trekking Adventure, sit back and be assured to trek and watch the Mountain Gorillas in their habitat.

What is the best time of the year to see gorillas in Bwindi National Park?

Watching the Gorillas is very exceptional and the destination where to watch them is preferred by the travelers as these offer varying adventures. For example in Uganda these are watched at the Thick impenetrable Bwindi Forest National park & Mgahinga National Park, Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park which is easily navigable and Virunga National Park then Kahuzi Biega National Park in the DR Congo.

What is the Best Time to Visit Uganda

Uganda can be visited any time around the year for Gorilla Trekking Adventure or Wildlife Safari in the different wildlife destinations. However, the BEST Time to visit the country is during the two dry seasons between the months of December and February, then June and August.

How Much does a Gorilla Trekking permit Cost

The Gorilla Trekking Permit cost varies from one country to another i.e in Uganda the Permit costs US $700 per person to Bwindi Forest National Park & Mgahinga National Park, Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park US $1500 per person and DR Congo at Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park US $400 per person.

How Do you Obtain a Gorilla Trekking Permit.

The Gorilla Trekking Permit is obtained through contacting the various boards like the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Uganda, Rwanda Development Board in Rwanda and ICCN in the DR Congo. The Permits can also be obtained through contacting an authentic Tour Operator agency to book and obtain these on your behalf before the date of arrival or tracking the Gorillas.