8 Days Honeymoon Tour at Lake Bunyonyi

Overview

Lake Bunyonyi still remains the best place to spend your holiday compared to the rest of Uganda. It is situated in south western Uganda in the valleys of the rolling hills of Kigezi connecting Kabale and Kisoro districts. Spending your 8 days honeymoon tour at Bunyonyi Rock Resort will give you the perfect experience of an African trip with our exceptional services from our staff. This 8 days honeymoon tour with us is tailored to exceed the perfect expectations of couples that wish to spend their time together in a place outside their home.

Summary of the tour

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 2: Cultural excursion and Zip lining

Day 3: Canoeing and nature walk

Day 4: Hiking

Day 5: Swimming and relaxation

Day 6: Gorilla trekking

Day 7: Batwa Visit

Day 8: Departure

Detailed Honeymoon itinerary

DAY 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Lake Bunyonyi

You will be picked on arrival at the airport, preferably morning hours and start on your journey from Entebbe to the countryside towards Lake Bunyonyi. The journey takes you between 6 to 8 hours driving through the beautiful country side of the pearl of Africa. There will be a stopover at Lyantonde for lunch and thereafter proceed to Bunyonyi arriving in the evening hours. Check in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock resort.

Day 2: Cultural excursion and Zip lining

After breakfast at the lodge, you will head out with your guide to go and explore the amazing culture of the native people. You will be able to taste their dishes if you wish, visit their markets, visit the iron smelting sites and their gardens to see how they go about their daily lives. You will later return after this romantic expedition and head to the lodge for lunch and launch zip lining an exceptional safari activity. Return to the lodge after this activity, have dinner and night stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort.

Day 3: Canoeing and nature walk

After breakfast, you will spend your morning canoeing through the fresh waters of the lake as you explore the different Islands that are covered with farmland and others with homesteads. You will be taken to famous Islands like the Punishment Island where women would be thrown after getting pregnant out of wedlock. You will later return to the hotel for lunch and head out for a nature walk to appreciate the beautiful nature. Many bird and plant species are seen during the walk. Return to the lodge later and have dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Hiking

After breakfast at the lodge, you will start your morning adventure hiking through the high rolling hills surrounding Lake Bunyonyi. You will meet and interact with the local people, set your eyes to many beautiful small birds and plant species in the wild as you walk through. You will also visit a local herbalist to learn Africans use certain plant species to cure diseases and wounds. Return to the lodge for lunch and chat the evening a way at leisure with your spouse.

Day 5: Swimming and relaxation

Breakfast will be served in the morning and this day will be your time to rest and spend quality more time with your partner at leisure. Lake Bunyonyi is Crocodile, Hippo and Bilharzia free which makes it easy for you to swim and cool off on a hot day. Lunch and dinner will be served at the lodge as you watch the beautiful sunset.

Day 6: Gorilla trekking

You will depart very early in the morning after breakfast and head straight to Bwindi impenetrable forest where the mountain Gorillas live. You will be briefed with other guests and divided into groups of eight to go and face the mountain Gorillas in the high mountains. After long hours of hiking through the thick undergrowth, you will meet the mountain Gorillas. You will be allowed to spend one hour with the Gorillas as you monitor their behavior and the guide will be there to respond to any questions/concerns you have regarding the mountain Gorillas. After this blissful romantic moment, you will be led back to the starting point to meet your guide and drive off to Bunyonyi for your meal and relaxation.

Day 7: Relaxation  

This day is put a side for you to rest from the previous days’ activities and enjoy your honeymoon resting at the shores of this fresh water body. After breakfast you will be free to sunbath and plan on how to spend your day at leisure but most importantly spending time with your spouse. Lunch and Dinner will be at the restaurant.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast on your last day of the 8 Days Honeymoon tour at Lake Bunyonyi, you will set off for Entebbe. You will have a stopover at Igongo cultural center for a beautiful cultural excursion and lunch. Proceed to Kampala arriving at Entebbe in the evening hours.

End of the 8 days Honeymoon tour at Lake Bunyonyi.

Included

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

Excluded

  • Beverages
  • Souvenirs
  • Any other activity not mentioned