3 Day Uganda gorillas trekking to Bwindi forest national park offers a remarkable adventure to see Uganda gorillas in Bwindi national park. The 3 day gorilla tour can start from Entebbe in Uganda or Kampala or start from Kigali Rwanda. While the drive from Entebbe is 8 – 10 hours to Bwindi national park, the drive from Kigali to Bwindi forest.
On our 3 day Uganda gorilla safari you will also visit Lake Bunyonyi and explore the beautiful lake on a canoeing trip to visit different islands exploring the rich culture and history of the islands.
Trip Highlights
Journey to Bwindi national park from Entebbe or Kigali
Mountain gorilla trekking
Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi and Island exploration
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Pickup from Hotel in Kigali for city tour – Transfer to Bwindi national park
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Morning canoeing – Transfer to Kigali for drop off.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup from Hotel or from airport for morning Arrival – Kigali city tour – Transfer to Bwindi
Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city comprising of a modern city modern building a well set infrastructure. Kigali has some of the most luxurious hotels in East Africa and prominent chain of hotels. A Kigali city tour takes you to the Genocide Museum in the center of the city to learn of the country’s tragic past and the way forward to a peaceful future. You will also have a stop to the Kimironko Market – Kigali’s biggest market for fresh foods like fruits, foodstuffs, fabrics to clothing, tailors and so much more.
Cross into Uganda from Rwanda to Bwindi forest national park where you will have overnight overlooking the beautiful rain forest which protects half the world’s mountain gorilla population.
Dinner and overnight at
Budget: Broadbill forest camp
Midrange: Bakiga Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari lodge, Rushaga gorilla camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge
Super Luxury: Clouds Lodge, Sanctuary gorilla forest camp
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Start off with breakfast and drive to the briefing station which is the Bwindi forest headquarters for briefing, registration and start guided treks into Bwindi forest in search of mountain gorillas. Each group of 8 tourists takes a different route to find their gorilla group. Once you meet your gorilla family, you will spend 1 special hour a few meters from the gorillas watching them, taking videos and photographs up close to the gorillas.
After gorilla trekking, trek back to the starting point where you will receive gorilla trekking certificate and meet your guide who will drive you back to the hotel for lunch.
Depart from your lodge driving to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes characterized with lots of bird species. Today you will overnight overlooking the beautiful lake relaxing by the lake.
Dinner and overnight at
Budget: Bunyonyi overland resort
Midrange: Lake BUnyonyi Rock resort lodge
Luxury: Arcadia cottages Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Lake Canoeing – Transfer to Kigali for drop off
Wake-up at leisure overlooking the beautiful lake and have breakfast enjoying the beautiful sunrise. Lake Bunyonyi offers a beautiful canoe ride to different historic islands including the floating Island and the punishment Island each with a special history which the locals will share with you. You will enjoy bird watching as you explore the beautiful lake.
After lunch, set off for Kigali crossing back into Rwanda. Your tour guide will drop you off at our hotel or airport to catch departure flight today.
End of Tour
Included in the tour
4*4 safari vehicle
Fuel
English speaking guide and driver
Gorilla Permits
Canoeing on lake Bunyonyi
Bottled mineral water
All meals on tour
All Park Entrance fees
The tour excludes:
Local and international flights – We can ably arrange charter flights for clients on request
Visas
Tipping
Personal expenses on beverages, souvenirs