4 Days Gorilla trek Safari with Lake Bunyonyi and Canoe Trek
Safari OverviewThe 4 days safari takes you to track the remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and also experience Uganda's most beautiful landscape, Lake Bunyonyi and canoe trekking will take you through the beautiful islands of Lake Bunyonyi. Book with us one of the most interesting and popular tours in Africa as we turn your dream holiday to a reality. A wonderful way to experience Lake Bunyonyi, meaning “place of many little birds”, is to follow in the footsteps of the local people and jump into a dugout canoe. With its terraced hillsides and hidden coves, Lake Bunyonyi is a haven of tranquility that provides the perfect place to relax and unwind. The lake lies in south-western Uganda, between Kisoro and Kabale and close to the border with Rwanda. It was formed when the original valley exit was blocked by volcanic eruptions, creating a freshwater paradise that is a pleasure to explore. we shall also be able to discover some of the remoter parts of the Bunyonyi valley, a home to the Bakiga and the Batwa “pygmies”
Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi Gorilla impenetrable Park
The safari begins from Kampala at 7:00am and drive towards western Uganda. A brief stopover at the Equator allows time for photographs. Another stop at Igongo Ankole cultural centre to share and learn about the Ankole culture how it has evolved. Drive to Mbarara for Lunch break at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Via the verdant countryside, you will pass traditional homesteads and have panoramic views of the surroundings. Arrive late evening. Dinner and overnight stay at either Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp/ Buhoma Community Restcamp/ Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (lower budget)Moderate: Gorilla Resort Bwindi/ Engagi Lodge/ Silverback Lodge / Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Lake Kitandara Camp
Up-market: Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany Lodge/ Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 a.m with a briefing from the UWA staff on how to behave with these endangered mountain Gorillas. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the beautiful ecosystem to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort.Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After your trek, we embark on a 2 hours drive to Lake Bunyonyi and spend the night at either Bushara Island Camp (lower budget)
Moderate: Bird's Nest
Up-market: Bird's Nest/ Archadia Cottages
Day 3: Canoe trekking on Lake Bunyonyi-Uganda
After breakfast, set out for a 5-hour canoe trek as well as bird watching on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, traversing to the gorgeous Kyabahinga peninsula. Here you will be gladly welcomed with songs plus dances by the resident school children. You will enjoy with the locals at least a cup of “Obushera” which is a local brew. You will ascend the Kyabahinga slopes having a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the birdlife and the verdant terrain. The view is very breathtaking! The guide will certainly brief you about the history of the area.Among the bird species you will see are the Dusky Tutle Dove, the Handsome Francolin and Alpine Chat. A renown herbalist who is a tradition healer -Omugurusi Jeremiah, based on the hill top will disclose to you some of the secretes about the flora on the tropical highland.
Dinner and overnight stay at either Bushara Island Camp (lower budget)
Moderate: Bird's Nest
Up-market: Bird's Nest/ Archadia Cottages
Day 4: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast return to Kampala, then Entebbe International Airport, with lunch enroute before your evening departure flight home. End of Gorilla Uganda safari.The safari package includes:
Transportation by a 4wd fuelled vehicle
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
Enroute lunches
1 Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
Canoe trek on Lake Bunyonyi
Services on an English speaking driver/guide.
En-route lunch
However, the package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.
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This is the perfect itinerary of Uganda Gorilla Tours to get an amazing opportunity to get the close view of these wonderful animals of the jungle in their natural home is provided by gorilla trekking.
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