This safari as well features the mountain
gorillas of Bwindi Impenetratable Forest and winds up at
Lake Buyanyi, an excellent resting point the strenuous
gorilla tracking.
Day 1: Mbarara
Depart Kampala and drive to Mbarara on a good tarmac road.
Along the way, stop at the Equator and watch local drum
makers and take pictures of the Ankole Long Horned Cattle.
Dinner and overnight at Regency Lakeview Hotel
Mbarara.
Day 2: Bwindi
After an early breakfast depart for the Mountain Gorilla
Sanctuary of Bwindi arriving in time for lunch at the
tracking base. Afternoon, take a self-guided walk around the
camp along the Munyaga River before returning for sunset
views across the Bwindi Forest.
Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day 3: Day of Gorillas
Early morning breakfast then transfer to the base of the
mountain for a briefing before starting the gorilla trek,
taking between 30 minutes - 8 hours to find the Mountain
gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas
were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas,
return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Buyanyi
Breakfast at Leisure, before departing for Lake Bunyonyi
believed to be one of the deepest crater lakes in Africa. In
the afternoon, take a canoe ride or do some Cray fishing
around the evergreen islands. Meals and overnight at Farout
Island Camp.
Day 5: Kampala
After breakfast depart for Kampala in time for lunch at the
Gallery Cafe. Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport
for onward flight.
Price includes:
Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
Services of a trained experienced English
speaking driver/guide
Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented
camp based on double/twin sharing
