4 Days - Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Kibale
This itinerary includes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1N), world-renowned for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in a dense rainforest setting, where you'll enjoy gorilla tracking; Lake Bunyonyi (1N), famous for its breathtaking scenery in a relaxing setting; and Kibale National Park (1N), the top destination for chimpanzee trekking and tracking over a dozen other primate species, where you'll enjoy a Bigodi Swamp Walk and Chimpanzee Tracking, before transferring back to Kampala.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
Day 4 (December 08, 2025) - Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala
Notes
- No activities included in Bunyonyi. Clients can choose to do Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching, Cray Fishing or any other activity in Lake Bunyonyi by paying additionally at the accommodation.
Choose Date
Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on December 05, 2025, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
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- Stay at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Bwindi (Rushaga) from December 05, 2025 to December 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi from December 06, 2025 to December 07, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Main House, Kibale from December 07, 2025 to December 08, 2025 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($2,089)$1,867 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,140)$1,913 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,191)$1,959 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,292)$2,052 per person (10% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Gorilla Valley Lodge - Ensuite, Bwindi (Rushaga) from December 05, 2025 to December 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi from December 06, 2025 to December 07, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kibale Forest Camp - Safari Tent, Kibale from December 07, 2025 to December 08, 2025 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($2,189)$1,949 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,240)$1,995 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,291)$2,041 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,392)$2,134 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Buhoma Gorilla Camp, Bwindi (Buhoma) from December 05, 2025 to December 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from December 06, 2025 to December 07, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Isunga Safari Lodge, Kibale from December 07, 2025 to December 08, 2025 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($2,318)$2,052 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,369)$2,098 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,420)$2,144 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,521)$2,237 per person (11% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge - Deluxe, Bwindi (Ruhija) from December 05, 2025 to December 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Birdnest Main Resort, Lake Bunyonyi from December 06, 2025 to December 07, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Crater Safari Lodge - Standard Cabanas, Kibale from December 07, 2025 to December 08, 2025 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($2,839)$2,466 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,890)$2,512 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($2,941)$2,558 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($3,042)$2,651 per person (13% discount)
- Adult:
- Stay at Bwindi Lodge - Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) from December 05, 2025 to December 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Birdnest Main Resort, Lake Bunyonyi from December 06, 2025 to December 07, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kyaninga Lodge, Kibale from December 07, 2025 to December 08, 2025 [Full Board]
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Safari with Safari Van
- Adult:
($3,795)$3,234 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($3,846)$3,280 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($3,897)$3,326 per person (15% discount)
- Adult:
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Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Adult:
($3,998)$3,419 per person (14% discount)
- Adult:
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up around 7:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) by our guide who will brief you about your tour. You will later be driven in a comfortable and secure touring vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South-West which will take around 9 hours of drive. Lunch will be provided en-route at Mbarara.
Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will will stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and later transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.
Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing.) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing to Kibale National Park.
Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
After an early breakfast you will be transferred to Kibale Forest National Park in the morning with the target to have lunch in Fort portal area near Kibale Forest national park. You can have Punctuated stopovers in the far country side that offer us chances of viewing tea plantations along the drive through Fort Portal which is located in the shadow of the legendary Rwenzori Mountain which forms a mystic backdrop to the beautiful volcanic landscape you are treated to on your drive from the town to the park.
Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge for relaxation. Later in the day you shall be transferred to the Bigodi Wetlands, situated on the eastern edge of the forest. There you shall take a light walk in the wetlands to observe plenty of wildlife including birds and many monkey species.
Day 4 - Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala
After early breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices to meet the ranger guides for pre-trek briefing after which you will set off to trek into forest to track a community of Chimpan
After early breakfast, you will transfer to the park offices to meet the ranger guides for pre-trek briefing after which you will set off to trek into forest to track a community of Chimpanzees. Up to 3 large communities of Chimpanzees have been habituated for the tracking adventure. You will locate the Chimps without so much straining since the territory of each of Chimp community is known beforehand by advance trackers as it will be communicated by your guides. While you trek through the forest you will observe plenty of other wildlife. Other primates which you may spot include Red Colobus Monkey, L’Hoest Monkey, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, and Vervet Monkeys.
The bird lovers spot many forest specials from a total of 335 bird species recorded in the forest. The trademark pant hoots and loud screams of the Chimps can be heard from a distance and will lead you to the community which you will spend no more than hour observing and following in the forest. The Chimps which will be swinging through trees with so much speed, pant hooting, slapping the tree barks and screaming to locate each other. It is an adrenaline giving atmosphere and a memorable experience.
Post lunch you will be transferred back to Kampala (or Entebbe), where your tour will come to an end.
Maps
Weather Information
In December, Kibale, Uganda typically experiences warm temperatures, with daily highs around 26°C to 30°C (79°F to 86°F) and nighttime lows ranging from 15°C to 18°C (59°F to 64°F). This period is part of the wet season, so you can expect increased rainfall, with December often experiencing significant precipitation. Humidity levels are generally high due to the moisture in the air. Overall, the weather is characterized by a combination of warm temperatures and the likelihood of rain, making it lush and vibrant in the surrounding nature.
In December, Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda, typically experiences a warm and humid climate. Average daytime temperatures range from about 22°C to 26°C (72°F to 79°F). Nights can be cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 14°C to 17°C (57°F to 63°F).
December is part of the rainy season, so it’s common to experience considerable rainfall, with an average of 100 to 200 mm (4 to 8 inches) throughout the month. Rainfall can often be heavy but is usually intermittent, with sunny spells in between. The lush surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi are particularly vibrant during this time due to the moisture. Overall, December in Lake Bunyonyi tends to be characterized by a mixture of warm conditions and regular rain, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity.
Meals
Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (December 08, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 8.5 to 10 hours (473 to 510 km)
Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 1.5 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (312 km)
Day 4 (December 08, 2025) - Kibale National Park to Kampala takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (310 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.
Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Exclusions
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
International flights.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
4 Days - Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi and Kibale
This itinerary includes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1N), world-renowned for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking in a dense rainforest setting, where you'll enjoy gorilla tracking; Lake Bunyonyi (1N), famous for its breathtaking scenery in a relaxing setting; and Kibale National Park (1N), the top destination for chimpanzee trekking and tracking over a dozen other primate species, where you'll enjoy a Bigodi Swamp Walk and Chimpanzee Tracking, before transferring back to Kampala.
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