Gorilla trek & Bunyonyi Holidays Safari takes you to Bwindi forest national park, the forest is home to half of the mountain gorillas. This Combined Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Uganda Safari has an added Extra of relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District. After breakfast from your hotel, meet our company representative and thereafter transfer to Bwindi national park via Masaka-Mbarara high way with stop at the Uganda Equator for unforgettable photographs, snacks and an informative talk. Lunch at Agip Motel or Regency Hotel, after proceed to the park and upon your arrival check in at your lodge Mahogany Springs/Engagi lodge/Gorilla Resort/Silver Back Lodge. Meal plan: H/B
Day 2: Mountain gorilla tracking: After an early breakfast, go to the headquarters of the park with packed lunch where you will be briefed about the gorilla trekking in the impenetrable forests. You will be allowed to spend an hour in the presence of the gorillas after trekking for about 3 to 5 hours. In case you still have some energy you will have a cultural experience with the Batwa community. You will see several souvenir shops, schools, churches and drinking joints. other option include taking the Munyanja river trail, to see the stunning waterfalls plus the great profusion of bird life or take the Muzabajiro or Ruhija trails to see the forest plus the grassland adopted bird species in addition to various primates. Dine and slumber at Gorilla Forest Camp or Buhoma Homestead or Gorilla resort or Buhoma community Banda’s.
Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi: In the morning after a hefty breakfast you will depart from this mountain gorilla’s sanctuary and drive to Lake Bunyonyi which is another primary tourist stopover which is outstandingly very marvelous. Bunyonyi is a local word for small birds in reference to the several birds that live around here making it a favorite destination for birders. You will be able to see several small islands among other highlights here. On arrival you will have a canoe ride you will see the various small islands such as Bwama Island also a wonderful destination for birders. Alternatively you could take a nature walk which will help you to appreciate a great diversity of small birds here. Take a walk towards the northern end of Lake Bunyonyi to the stunning Ruvuma swamp, one of the finest destinations to appreciate birds like the papyrus yellow warbler. Dine and overnight at the Bunyonyi Overland Camp or Arcadia Cottages.
Day 4: Kampala: head back to Kampala where this trip will end.
