7 Days Lake Bunyonyi Honeymoon safari

Overview

There is absolutely no other place to spend your holiday with your loved one than at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort. This particular 7 days trip is customized to make your honeymoon safari an adventure into the African culture as you taste our meals and through the different activities that have been organized for you.

Summary of the trip

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bunyonyi

Day 2: Canoeing

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking

Day 4: Cultural tour and zip lining

Day 5: Biking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 6: Morning and afternoon game drive at Lake Mburo National Park

Day 7: Return to Kampala

Details

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Bunyonyi

You will be welcomed by our guide from Lake Bunyonyi Lake Resort who will quickly brief you on this honeymoon trip and start on the journey to Lake Bunyonyi. This journey may take you 6 to 8 hours quite much but quite exciting. You will have stopover at the equator for a picture moment and souvenirs. Lunch will be at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara along the main road as we proceed to Bunyonyi arriving in the evening hours. Check in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, have dinner and spend the night there.

Day 2: Canoeing

After the morning breakfast at the lodge, you will head to the lake for a morning excursion of the lake on a canoe with a local guide. You will move to the shores as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the terraced hills, watch local people in their gardens as they plant their daily crops for food. You will visit several historical places on this trip like the famous Punishment Island and the Leper’s island among others. You will enjoy watching many water birds and the small birds Bunyonyi is known for. After the long hours of navigating the lake, you will return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure to relax.

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking

Breakfast will be served early in the morning and you drive off to Bwindi national park for another romantic activity with the Gorillas. Meeting face to face with the Gorillas is the most exciting encounter that honeymooners must never miss. You will be allowed to spend one full hour with the Gorillas after hours of trekking in the mountains searching for them. This vigorous activity takes you 1 to 6 hours depending on the speed of the trekkers and the movement of the Gorillas. You will have a chance to learn about the unique character of these giant apes as you watch them feed on vegetation and fruits. The Silverback will be seen showing dominance as it guides and defends the entire group. After this blissful sighting, you will return to the starting point to meet your guide from Bunyonyi Rock resort to go for lunch and rest at Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock resort.

Day 4: Cultural tour and zip lining

You will have your breakfast early in the morning and embark on the exciting cultural excursion with your partner. Our guide will lead you to the surrounding villages to explore their unique culture, meals, and their local markets. You will visit the iron smelting areas and see how they make sharp objects that they use in their homes. Return to the lodge for lunch and then launch another romantic activity zip lining. Return to the lodge later and relax as you chat the evening away with your spouse.

Day 5: Biking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After your breakfast this morning, you will get onto the bikes to explore the sharp hills as a team with guides. Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by hills and this beautiful view is seen at the top of the hills as you ride on the bikes. You will also check out Kabale town on bikes in the known trails for adventure. Return to the lodge later and have lunch. Transfer to Lake Mburo in the afternoon arriving in the evening hours. Check in at the lodge and have your dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Morning and afternoon game drive at Lake Mburo National Park

After the morning breakfast, you will head to the park for the morning game drive in the open savanna of this small park in the western side of Uganda. Lake Mburo National Park is home to giraffes, buffaloes, elands, zebras, Uganda kobs, baboons, leopards, hippos, warthogs and several bird species among others. You will be sure to set your eyes on these amazing creatures with our guides. One of the key highlights of this morning is the early hunters like the leopards that are seen chasing their prey. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before launching an evening game drive to catch up with animals you may have missed in the morning. Return to the lodge later and have dinner and spend the night there.

Day 7: Return to Kampala

After breakfast on your last day of the 7 days Bunyonyi tour, you will drive to Igongo cultural center for a special cultural visit. The Ankole dance and the long horned cattle are some of the things you won’t miss. After this short tour, you will drive straight to Kampala and continue to Entebbe international Airport.

End of the 7 Days Lake Bunyonyi Honeymoon Safari.

Included

  • 6 Nights’ accommodation and meals
  • Services of a fulltime English speaking guide
  • Airport transfer
  • Transport
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All activities as mentioned

Excluded

  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Any other activity not mentioned