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4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Tour

Overview

Dreaming of an unforgettable safari to see the mountain gorillas of Bwindi and unwind afterward? This 4 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Tour is the perfect choice. Spend two days exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, with an estimated population of around 400 individuals. Depending on gorilla permit availability at the time of booking, your trek will take place in one of Bwindi’s sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo. After your thrilling gorilla encounter, you’ll head to the serene Lake Bunyonyi to relax and absorb the entire experience, with opportunities for recreational activities around the lake.

Highlights

Explore Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
Participate in gorilla tracking
Travel in open-sided 4×4 and pop-up roof 4×4 vehicles
Includes airport or hotel transfers
Additional accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged at an extra cost

Things to Consider

Accommodation is included
Small group safari with a maximum of 6 people
Flexible departure dates
Customizable tour
Solo travelers are welcome
Age limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart from Entebbe or Kampala for an 8-9 hour scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. This park is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas and is the only place where chimpanzees co-exist with gorillas. You'll stop at the Equator for photos and a quick experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch. Afterward, you'll continue your journey to Bwindi, where you'll spend the night at Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing on gorilla trekking guidelines. You'll then embark on a trek through the dense forest, following animal trails to locate the gorillas, a journey that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to most of the day. Along the way, you might encounter other primates, birds, and unique plant species. Once you find the gorillas, you'll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing them before trekking back to the headquarters. Here, you'll receive a certificate for your participation, recognizing your contribution to gorilla conservation.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation and Recreation

After breakfast, drive from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District. Formed by volcanic activity, Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda's deepest lakes and is renowned for its scenic beauty and abundance of small birds. This is an ideal spot to unwind after your gorilla trek, with optional activities like canoe rides and nature walks available.

Accommodation: Bird Nest Resort
Meals: All meals included

Day 4

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, you'll be driven back to Entebbe or Kampala, with the option to stop at the Equator again along the way. You can either stay in Kampala or Entebbe for post-tour accommodation or choose to fly out of Uganda on this day.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permit
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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