4 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
Bwindi (Buhoma) + Lake Bunyonyi
This safari is designed to give you a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation
Day 1: Entebbe To Bwindi (Buhoma Sector)
Early in the morning, your professional driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence in Entebbe. After a short briefing about the safari, you will begin your journey to southwestern Uganda.
You will travel through central Uganda, passing local towns, markets, and beautiful countryside landscapes. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator Crossing in Kayabwe for a short break — an opportunity to take memorable photos standing in both hemispheres, with an optional coffee or tea.
Continue your journey and enjoy a hot lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre before heading into the stunning Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa” due to its rolling hills, terraced farms, and scenic valleys.
You will arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Buhoma sector) and check in to your accommodation, preferably Ride 4 A Woman. Take some time to freshen up before enjoying dinner at the lodge and an early night’s rest in preparation for the next day’s trekking.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking + Batwa Cultural
Experience
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before preparing for your trekking experience. Carry your packed lunch, drinking water, and trekking gear, then transfer to the park headquarters between 7:30 – 8:00 AM for the briefing.
Here, you will meet Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers and receive guidelines on trekking and interacting with the gorillas. Groups are allocated (maximum of 8 people per gorilla family).
You will then enter the dense rainforest with experienced guides. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. Along the way, you will learn about forest plants, birds, and wildlife while enjoying the adventure of navigating through the jungle.
Highlight Moment
Once the gorillas are found:
After the trek, return to the lodge for refreshment, relaxation.
Later, visit the indigenous Batwa people (the original forest dwellers). Here, you will experience traditional dances and songs, storytelling, and demonstrations of forest survival skills. This is a meaningful cultural experience that supports local communities.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge and drive to Lake Bunyonyi. The journey offers scenic views of hills and terraced landscape.
Arrive and check into your lakeside lodge, enjoy lunch with views of the lake at Birdnest Resort.
In the afternoon, embark on canoe experience. Paddle across calm waters with a guide and explore nearby islands.
In the afternoon, embark on a canoe experience, paddling across the calm waters with a guide while exploring nearby islands. You will then take part in a short guided island hike, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Later, enjoy a sunset boat ride — perfect for photography and relaxation.
In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner while taking in the peaceful views of Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi To Entebbe
After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way.
You will stop again at the Equator for lunch, with time for photos and souvenir shopping.
Continue to Entebbe, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.
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4 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari
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Looking for something Different?
We offer several other safari tours, depending on how long you have to stay in Uganda. Or, if you prefer, you can just spend a few days here at Ziwa. We have plenty of adventures, including rhino trekking, birding tours and our poplular shoebill trek.