5 Days: Uganda Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Escape
Overview:
This 5-day adventure combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi with relaxation on the serene shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Perfect for budget travelers, the trip balances thrilling wildlife encounters with peaceful downtime, offering both action and relaxation at an affordable price.
Included/Excluded
- 1 Gorilla permit per person
- Budget accommodation as listed
- Daily meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Ground transport in a safari vehicle
- Park entry fees
- International flights & Ugandan visa
- Optional Lake Bunyonyi activities
- Drinks, souvenirs, tips
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your driver will meet you and transfer you to Kampala. Check in at Forest Cottages (Budget). Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to Bwindi. En route, stop at the Equator for photos and lunch in Mbarara. Arrive at your lodge on the park edge in the evening. Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget).
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing before setting off on your gorilla trek. Hike through Bwindi’s dense rainforest until you find a gorilla family. Spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for relaxation. Overnight at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa.” Arrive at Bunyonyi Overland Resort (Budget) and enjoy canoeing, birdwatching, or simply relaxing by the lakeside. Dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before starting your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Lunch en route, with drop-off at your hotel or airport in the evening.
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