Tour Overview
This adds a genuinely restful component to a gorilla trekking trip. Lake Bunyonyi, a short drive from Bwindi, is dotted with small islands and free of bilharzia and crocodiles, making it a rare safe-swimming lake in the region and a calm place to unwind after the trek.
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Safari Highlights
One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
A calm, scenic finish at Lake Bunyonyi
Optional canoe trips between the lake's small islands
A good balance of activity and rest
Day-by-Day Itinerary
D1
Travel to Bwindi
Entebbe → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to the Bwindi area, arriving in time to rest before the next day's trek.
D2
Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A guided trek to spend a permitted hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
D3
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest → Lake Bunyonyi
A short drive to Lake Bunyonyi, with the afternoon free for a canoe trip or simply resting at your lakeside lodge.
D4
Departure
Lake Bunyonyi → Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe for onward travel.
What's Included
- 4x4 transport for the trip
- English-speaking driver-guide
- 1 gorilla trekking permit per person
- 3 nights' accommodation on the basis stated
- Park entry fees
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional canoe trips and other lake activities
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Items of a personal nature
Accommodation & Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Mid-range lodges (upgradeable to luxury)
Vehicle: 4x4 safari vehicle
Best Time to Visit
Bwindi can be visited year-round since trekking happens regardless of season, though the two drier windows (June-August and December-February) mean less mud on the trekking trails. Wetter months still offer good trekking - the terrain is simply more demanding underfoot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really safe to swim in Lake Bunyonyi?
Yes - unlike many East African lakes, Bunyonyi is free of bilharzia and crocodiles, which is part of why it's a popular place to properly relax after a trek.
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