Gorilla Trek & Lake Bunyonyi

3-Day Gorilla Trek & Lake Bunyonyi Retreat Experience

$1400-1465 USD

Get quote

Quick to reply to quote requests!

Safari summary

This trip offers you a mixture of trilling gorilla trekking, culture and relaxation. Gorilla trekking offers an unforgettable adventure through lush forests to meet majestic mountain gorillas up close a truly magical wildlife encounter. After the thrill, unwind at the serene Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil waters. It's the perfect way to relax, reflect, and soak in Uganda’s natural beauty after an exhilarating trek.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer From Entebbe to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Bwindi’s wild heart! Begin with a luxury 4x4 pickup from your hotel, cruising scenic Kampala Masaka-Mbarara roads. Spot Ankole cattle, rolling hills, and vibrant villages. Pause at the Equator for a thrilling photo and enjoy lunch at a local café. Ascend misty highland of tea plantations and rainforest, arriving after 10 hours (520km) at Bwindi’s edge. Relax at your lodge, serenaded by forest whispers, ready for tomorrow’s life-changing gorilla trek.

Ride for a woman Guest House

Gorilla Trek & Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Awake at dawn to Bwindi’s misty forests. After breakfast, join your expert guide at the wildlife headquarters for a gorilla briefing on etiquette and safety. Trek through lush rainforest with rangers for 2–6 hours, encountering majestic silverbacks, playful juveniles, and nurturing mothers—60 unforgettable minutes with gorillas. Return for lunch, then drive 2 hours (55km) to Lake Bunyonyi. Relax at your lakeside cottage, enjoy panoramic views, and stroll the serene island-dotted shores.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Lake Bunyonyi Tour & Entebbe

Bwindi Impenetrable

Awake to Africa’s deepest crater lake, Lake Bunyonyi. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic 8 AM boat ride across its mirror-like waters, surrounded by 29 islands and terraced hills. Visit floating villages and capture misty landscapes. Experience Bakiga culture through drumming, crafts, and storytelling. Return to the lodge for lunch, then relax by the lake or your balcony. At noon, transfer back to Entebbe, reflecting on gorilla trekking, Uganda’s wildlife, and cultural treasures.

Here are the latest tours by Gorilla Specialist.