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Location: Lake Bunyonyi, Mbarara, Bwindi
Price: US$3888
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This safari as well features the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and winds up at Lake Bunyonyi, an excellent resting point the strenuous gorilla tracking.

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

  • Day 1: Mbarara
    Depart Kampala and drive to Mbarara on a good tarmac road. Along the way, stop at the Equator, Local Drum makers and take pictures of the Ankole Long Horned Cattle. Dinner and overnight at Regency Lakeview Hotel Mbarara.
    Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
    Meal plan: {L, D}

    Day 2: Bwindi
    After an early breakfast depart for the Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi arriving in time for lunch at the tracking base. In the afternoon, take a self guided walk around the camp along the Munyaga River before returning for sunset views across the Bwindi Forest. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
    Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
    Meal plan: {B, L, D}

    Day 3: Day of Gorillas
    Early morning breakfast then transfer to the base of the mountain for a briefing before starting the gorilla trek, taking between 30 minutes – 8 hours to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
    Meal plan: {B, L, D}

    Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi
    Breakfast at Leisure, before departing for Lake Bunyonyi believed to be one of the deepest crater lakes in Africa. In the afternoon, take a canoe ride or do some Cray fishing around the evergreen islands. Meals and overnight at Nature’s aPrime Island.
    Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
    Meal plan: {B, L, D}

    Day 5: Kampala
    After breakfast depart for Kampala for lunch at the Gallery Cafe. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport for onward flight. End of services.
    Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
    Meal plan: {B, L}

  • 2018/2019 Price:
    US$3888 per person sharing

    Price include:
    – Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
    – Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
    – Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented camp based on double/twin sharing
    – Gorilla permits and park entry fees

    Not included:
    – Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
    – Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements