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Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a habitat with a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which is close to a half of the 880 numbers that are known to thrive in the world. The gorilla destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a rich habitat for Afro-montane flora, counts of birds including the African broad-bill which is found in Ruhija and Congo, the forest animals like duikers and forest elephants. The magical hills offer impressive scenery and sightseeing experience. The recreation encounter on Lake Bunyonyi known as the Lake of a thousand Islands because of its 29 Islands presents moments of rejuvenation following a day long gorilla trekking experience.
Uganda – Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
You will be picked up around 7:00 am from your Hotel in Entebbe by our Guide who will brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South-West which will take around 9 hours of drive. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.
You will be reaching in the evening at the accommodation in Bwindi. Dinner and Overnight at :
Accommodation:
Budget – Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort and Campsite / Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Mid-range – Bakiga Lodge / Broadbill Forest Camp / Rushaga Gorilla Haven’s Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge.
Luxury – Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge(Superior/ Deluxe Room) / Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge / Mahogany Springs
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.
Note : Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing…) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing back to Entebbe.
Dinner and overnight at :
Accommodation –
Budget – Lake Bunyonyi View Resort
Mid-range – Bunyonyi Overland Resort(Cottages) / Bunyonyi Safari Resort(Standard or Superior Rooms)
Luxury – Bunyonyi Birdnest / Arcadia Cottages
On this final day of your adventure in Uganda, you can choose to have an optional activity in the early morning and later after breakfast, you will start heading back to Entebbe. On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Entebbe.