3-Day Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi Uganda Tour
This 3-day Bwindi and Bunyonyi safari offers unforgettable adventures through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. The safari starts and ends in Entebbe and combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a peaceful canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. The itinerary below shows how each day will unfold.
3-Day Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi Tour Highlights
- Start and end the safari in Entebbe, Uganda.
- Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
- Experience gorilla trekking and spend one unforgettable hour with a gorilla family.
- Learn about gorilla behavior and conservation from expert park rangers.
- Take a peaceful canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi, known as the “lake of many little birds.”
- Explore some of the lake’s 29 islands and enjoy stories shared by local guides.
- Enjoy scenic drives through Uganda’s green hills and rural villages.
- Watch the sunset over Lake Bunyonyi’s calm waters and surrounding landscapes.
- Relax at comfortable lodges with beautiful views of the forest and lake.
- Experience Uganda’s wildlife, nature, and culture in one short 3-day safari.
Brief 3-Day Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Pick-up and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 3: Departure
Detailed 3-Day Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your driver guide for a short briefing about the safari. You will then begin your long journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Enjoy a stop for lunch midway through the trip, where you will be served a local Ugandan meal. Continue the scenic drive as you pass through green hills and villages. By evening, arrive at your lodge in Bwindi, check in, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up early to the sound of birds and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. Drive to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking. The rangers will check your permits, explain the rules, and assign you to a group. With the help of guides and trackers, begin your trek through the forest in search of the mountain gorillas.
Once you find them, spend one full hour watching how they live; the mothers caring for their babies, young ones playing, and the silverback keeping watch. Take photos as you observe these fascinating primates. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing canoe ride. The lake, known as the “lake of many little birds,” is home to many bird species and 29 small islands. As you paddle across, enjoy the calm waters and learn about the history of the islands from your local guide.
Watch the sunset reflect beautifully over the lake and surrounding hills before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Entebbe. The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours, with a stop for lunch midway. Enjoy the passing countryside views as you travel back to the city.
By evening, you will arrive at the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 3-Day Bwindi & Bunyonyi Tour.
