4-Day Golden Monkey, Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi
Overview
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari through southwestern Uganda and Rwanda, combining the serene beauty of Lake Bunyonyi with unforgettable primate encounters
Day by Day
Itinerary
Entebbe – Lake Bunyonyi
Day 1Entebbe – Lake Bunyonyi Entebbe – Lake Bunyonyi Your driver-guide will pick you up early from your hotel in Entebbe for a scenic journey to southwestern Uganda. Along the way, enjoy a photo stop at the Equator in Kayabwe and a lunch break in Mbarara or Kabale. You’ll arrive at the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi in the evening, where you can relax by the lakeside and take in the views of the terraced hills and islands. Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or similar. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Lake Bunyonyi – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 2Lake Bunyonyi – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Lake Bunyonyi – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This day can be used for optional activities such as canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting a local Batwa community, or simply relaxing before your active trekking days. Overnight: Traveler’s Rest Hotel or similar near Mgahinga. Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone BuffaloOccasional ElephantRare LeopardRare White RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 3Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park After breakfast, head to the Ntebeko Visitor Center for your golden monkey trekking experience. Led by a ranger guide, you’ll hike into the bamboo forests of the Virunga Volcanoes in search of these lively and endangered primates. Spend an hour observing them before returning to your lodge for lunch and rest. Overnight: Traveler’s Rest Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kigali (Rwanda)
Day 4Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kigali (Rwanda) Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kigali (Rwanda) Start the day early with breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Accompanied by a ranger, you’ll trek through the forest to find one of the habituated mountain gorilla families. Once found, you’ll have one magical hour to observe them in their natural habitat. After the trek, meet your driver and begin your cross-border journey to Kigali, Rwanda, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. End of Safari. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Safari 2 Gorilla Tours, not SafariBookings. This opera
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Dan was the best tour guide we ever had. Very kind and genuine and very recommended for your tour
Aron and Martin were extremely accommodating, professional, and pleasant to work with. I had very limited time and budget for my trip, and they helped build something that would both maximize my experience and accommodate my specific needs....
Aron was able to organize a very unusual itinerary : RT Bujumbara, Burundi to Gombe, Tanzania. This included 2 overland routes, border crossings and private boat trip. He paid attention to details and was flexible in adjusting the itinerary...
Our group of 6 booked a gorilla trek with Safari 2 Gorilla Tours after being recommended to this company by a friend. We were not disappointed. Aron communicated with us regularly leading up to our trip and helped us plan the perfect trek....
I had an amazing private safari experience in Uganda and would highly recommend it. Seeing wildlife so close in such an authentic natural environment was unforgettable — especially the gorillas and chimpanzees. Aron was a great guide:...
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