4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek & Lake Bunyonyi Starting from Bukavu

Overview

Are you an expert staying in Bukavu? Book this customized 4 Days Uganda gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi safari starting from Bukavu guided by Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort. The safari offers you chance to take part in the lifetime mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, enjoy boat cruising and zip lining at Lake Bunyonyi.  More so, the drive through Kigali city is an opportunity to discover the gem in this capital of Rwanda ranked as the cleanest city in Africa. You will be staying at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort located on the shores of this second deepest Lake n Africa.

Trip summary

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest

Day 3:Boat cruising & Zip lining

Day 4: Sunbathing & Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast at your lodge in Bukavu, the driver guide from Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort will pick you up. Have a brief guide through the itinerary and drive headed to Uganda via Kigali City. You will have a brief your in Kigali city to explore the hidden gem in this Rwanda’s capital.  Some of the interesting places you can visit in Kigali include Kimironko Market, the source for all fresh foods in Rwanda, Kigali Convention Centre where meetings and conferences take place, Kigali Genocide memorial Centre where remains of 1994 genocide victims where buried and Inema art gallery among others.  Have lunch in Kigali and thereafter embark on a drive to Uganda crossing via Katuna/Gatuna border.  Proceed to Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort for an overnight

Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest

Today you rise up very early and get ready for gorilla trekking experience. Enjoy your well-spiced breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, get your packed lunch and start off a drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. You will find other travelers at the respective park headquarters and gather together for briefing on the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking.  In your group of eight travelers, you will be assigned two armed rangers a specific gorilla family to visit.  At 8:00am, start the adventure penetrating through the thick bushes of Bwindi Forest looking for the gorillas. Be ready to spend between 2-7 hours in the jungle.  After meeting the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their company. See how the silverback gorilla guards his family members; adult female gorillas take care of the babies while juveniles keep the family lively.  Use this hour to take as many photos as you wish while embracing the humanly nature of gorillas in their family. Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Day 3:Boat cruising & Zip lining

Have a relaxed morning breakfast on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi and then go for a guided boat cruise to explore and enjoy attractions on Lake Bunyonyi.  The cruise offers you fresh cold breezes plus scenic views of Kigezi rolling hills, farms and local people doing their daily activities.  Cruise to discover the famous punishment island where traditional Bakiga girls who got pregnant without marriage where taken and left to die alone. The other islands you can visit include Akampene, Bucuraniko, Bushara and Bwama islands among others. Return to the lodge for lunch and refreshment. In the afternoon, go for the adventurous zip lining experience. Her you will swing above the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi on ropes tied on strong poles on either sides of the lake.  Zip lining is somewhat scary but enjoyable for those who love adventure.  Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.

Day 4: Sunbathing & Departure

Enjoy morning sunbathing on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi as you feast on your well-prepared breakfast.  You will then check out of Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort and embark on a journey back to Bukavu

End of the 4 Days safari

Tour inclusions

  • Full time English speaking guide
  • Accommodation & meals
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Mountain gorilla permit
  • Zip lining
  • Government taxes
  • Boat cruise
  • Miscellaneous
  • All activities included in the itinerary

Tour exclusions

  • Porter’s fee
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities not included in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses