6 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari and Lake Bunyonyi Homestay Experience

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Transfer from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park⌄

   Our representative will pick you up at Kigali and drive to Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Arriving at Mgahinga national park early afternoon will give you an opportunity to do optional activities such as the Batwa community visit.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in a shared budget room/banda/cottage

2. 2Sabyinyo volcano hike at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park⌄

   You will spend the day hiking Mt. Sabyinyo, also locally known as the "old man's teeth. The 3,645 meters standing volcano, will take you 5-9 hours round trip to summit the volcano.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in a shared budget room/banda/cottage

3. 3Community Activities around Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla Parks⌄

   Activities for the day include Batwa community experience, coffee making tour, canoeing at Lake Mutanda or Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in a shared budget room/banda/cottage

4. 4Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park⌄

   You will head to the Bwindi national park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in a shared budget room/banda/cottage

5. 5Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing and more⌄

   In the morning we will drive from Rushaga/Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi. Activities. include Swimming, Canoeing, Bird watching, visiting traditional healers, hike through the villages and hills, island hop, Arcadia Lodge – for panoramic views + drink, etc.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation provided in a budget lodge or choose the homestay option to experience local hospitality

6. 6Transfer to Kigali or Entebbe/Kampala⌄

   This will be the last day of the 6 day gorilla trek and cultural tour. You can choose to be dropped off in Kigali or Kampala/Entebbe. Or travel to Jinja, the Source of River Nile for an extend trip

   Meals: Breakfast