Guided 7 Days Uganda safari to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest, golden monkey trekking/Batwa cultural trail in Mgahinga, game viewing in Lake Mburo and a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi with Engagi Safaris. The trip starts and ends in Kampala Uganda.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to your hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo – Evening game Drives
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Day 5: Golden monkey trekking/Batwa cultural tail
Day 6: Island Tour in Bunyonyi/ Canoeing
Day 7: Transfer to the airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to your hotel
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, meet your driver guide from our company and transfer to Fair Way Hotel/ Marriot Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo – Evening game Drives
Have a morning cup of coffee, check out and drive out of Kampala south-westwards to Lake Mburo National Park with a brief stop at the Uganda Equator for photography. Have lunch at the lodge refresh and head out for an evening game drive. Expect to see numerous including Zebras, Buffalos, Giraffes, Impalas, and bush pigs feeding before retiring for night rests. Dinner and overnight stay at Rwakobo Rock Lodge/ Arcadia Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Have breakfast, check out and drive out of the park to Lake Bunyonyi in the extreme southwestern part of Uganda. Enjoy this scenic drive through Ankole farms and Kigezi rolling hills to Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest Lake. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 4: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Today you wake up early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to respective Bwindi Park head quarters for registration and briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. At 8:00am, head out to search for mountain gorillas. Trekking time lasts for between 30 minutes to a full day depending on the location of gorillas and their speed of movements. Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 5: Golden monkey trekking/Batwa cultural tail
After breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey trekking. Gather at Ntebeko Park headquarters for registration and briefing about golden monkey trekking. Alternatively, go for Batwa cultural trail to learn about the traditional forest of Batwa pygmies in Mgahinga Forest. You will be guided into the forest to pick medicinal herbs, gather fruit, visit Ngarama cave and experience Batwa’s traditional songs and dances. Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 6: Island Tour in Bunyonyi/ Canoeing
Wake up on a sunrise breakfast and thereafter for island tour on Lake Bunyonyi. Cruise to explore different islands of Lake Bunyonyi including the punishment island where unmarried Bakiga pregnant girls would be taken and left to die in isolation. Other islands on Lake Bunyonyi include Bushara Island, Akampene Island, Bwama Island and Itambira Island among others. Each island has a different story of formation worth exploration. Enjoy the cool breezes to the lake overlooking the beautiful kigezi rolling hills and local communities. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 7: Transfer to the airport
After a cup of coffee, check out and drive back to Kampala for your connecting flight at Entebbe International Airport
End of the tour
Tour inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise
- Golden monkey permit
- Batwa trail
- Full-time English speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals
- Airport pick ups and drop-offs
- Ground transport
- Bottled drinking water
- Miscellaneous
- Photography
- All activities in the itinerary
Tour exclusions
- Visa fees
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities not in the itinerary
- Tips
- Porters fee
- Personal expenses
Wake up early, have breakfast, check out and drive northwestwards to Murchison Falls National park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park. Visit the top of the mighty Murchison falls, observe how strong Nile waters squeeze through a 7-meter gorge falling 43 meters down into the devil’s cauldron. The top of the falls also gives you great views of the park, wildlife, and neighboring community villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge/ Murchison River Lodge/Paraa Safari Lodge.
After morning breakfast, drive south-westwards to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover at Uganda Equator for photography. Proceed to Lake Mburo, check-in, have lunch and go for the horse riding experience in the afternoon. Horse riding is an exceptional way of game viewing in Lake Mburo National park. Dinner and overnight stay at Mpogo Lodge/ Mburo Eagle’s Nest.
Wake up early, have breakfast, get your packed lunch and drive to the respective Bwindi park headquarters for registration and briefing about the dos and don’t of gorilla trekking. You will be put together in groups of eight and given a gorilla family to visit. The trek to meet gorilla starts at 8:00am, lasting for between 30 minutes to a full day depending on the gorilla location that day. Spend an hour with gorillas, take pictures and embrace their human-like characters. In the evening if time allows, visit batwa communities to learn about their traditional forest life. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Wakeup on a cup of coffee and transfer to Kinigi Park headquarters for registration and briefing about golden monkey trekking. Enjoy the company of these lively playful creatures, learn about their lifestyle and take pictures for memories. Dinner and overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
