This is a special experience for travellers on a short holiday but craving for a gorilla trek in Uganda “the Pearl of Africa”. Fly domestic from Entebbe with comfortable transfers to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through scenic remote villages for an insight into a typical Ugandan rural lifestyle. At Bwindi track the endangered mountain gorillas and visit the Batwa; proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for active adventures; nature walks, canoe rides and adrenaline experiences.
Journey time: Less 30 Minutes
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport (fast track service included) be received by our dedicated safari guide, get briefed and transfer to the hotel. Upon check-in spend the day at leisure. Use this time to sample hotel amenities. In the evening go for dinner at Faze 3 Entebbe.
Overnight: No. 5 Boutique Hotel – or similar
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (dinner at a restaurant)
Flight Time: 1 Hour: 30 Minutes
Transfer Time: 1 – 2 Hours (to Bwindi)
Have your breakfast earlier, and thereafter transfer to the airport to catch a domestic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon landing at Kisoro Airstrip (subject to change), transfer by road on a 01H: 30Min drive to the lodge. Arrive and check in and have lunch; followed by an afternoon cultural visit.
Planned Activity (subject to change depending on tracking location at booking): Buniga Batwa Cultural Trail – this 3 hour trail exhibits a mutual relationship between the Batwa and the jungle before their expulsion in the process of converting this forest into a protected reserve. In a bid to promote their unique heritage and traditions; the Batwa will walk you through their small pocket forests, showcasing a nomadic culture during their occupation of the rainforest. Approach the Batwa settlement and observe how the women go about cooking and serving a traditional meal. Continue to visit herbalists so as to explore the various herbs plus medicinal significance, and listen to ancient legends alongside traditional songs. You will as well explore their lifestyle (from religion to food gathering, hunting skills, and creating fire from rubbing sticks). This includes a sundowner experience overlooking the rainforest at a golden sunset. Drinks (local brands and juices) will be served.
Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
After an early breakfast, you will be handed a lunchbox and mineral water to put in your backpack, then proceed to the park office. Upon completing your park formalities, you will embark on a once in a lifetime experience of tracking the endangered mountain gorillas.
Once you meet the gorillas on a tracking adventure, you are allowed between 1 to 2 hours watching and photograph the gentle apes including the silverback. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking wildlife experience on earth!!! You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today, but you will get within meters with the gorillas in the process of creating a new family. Gorilla tracking may be fairly strenuous lasting approximately an hour at a relatively high altitude. During the trek, your ranger guide will identify a safe and scenic spot for your picnic lunch after which you will proceed with the trek or back to the lodge.
It is important to carry hiking boots, trousers, and gloves for protection against stinging nettles as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day.
Late afternoon; transfer to the Magical Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive at the lodge to check-in and stay at leisure. Best time for personal engagements with stunning views.
Overnight: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge. Spend the whole day exploring the beauty of Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is safe to explore like a local due to the hospitality of locals.
Planned Activities:
Guests to pick one activity of choice from the following adventures:
Returning to the lodge will be for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi – or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
Flight Duration: 1 – 2 Hours
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and check-out. Arrive at the airstrip by 07:00am to check-in for your flight to Entebbe. Arrival at Entebbe is foreseen at 11:30am/midday and proceed to check-in for your flight. Departure from 03:00pm is recommended. Lunch at a restaurant. If you have a late flight; a dayroom will be available for use.
Alternatively, go for a Shoebill tour at Mabamba Swamp – for late departures.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch at a restaurant
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