Short Itinerary

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Day 1 (September 17, 2026) - Kampala to Lake Mburo (Game drive & Boat ride)

Day 2 (September 18, 2026) - Lake Mburo (Game drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3 (September 19, 2026) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4 (September 20, 2026) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

Notes

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• 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.

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Ensuite Accommodation Packages

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Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on September 17, 2026, in a group of two adults . 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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Option E1: Value Accommodations

• Stay at Eagle's Nest Camp - Safari Tent, Lake Mburo from September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Buhoma Community Rest Camp - Self Contained, Bwindi (Buhoma) from September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi from September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026 [Full Board]

• Safari with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($1,929) $1,698 per person (12% discount)
• Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($1,980) $1,744 per person (12% discount)
• Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,031) $1,791 per person (12% discount)
• Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,132) $1,883 per person (12% discount)

Option E2: Classic Accommodations

• Stay at Arcadia Cottages, Lake Mburo from September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Gorilla Valley Lodge - Ensuite, Bwindi (Rushaga) from September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Bunyonyi Safari Resort - Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi from September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026 [Full Board]

• Safari with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($2,046) $1,772 per person (13% discount)
• Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,097) $1,818 per person (13% discount)
• Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,148) $1,865 per person (13% discount)
• Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,249) $1,957 per person (13% discount)

Option E3: Classic Accommodations

• Stay at Rwakobo Rock - Cottage, Lake Mburo from September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Buhoma Gorilla Camp, Bwindi (Buhoma) from September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026 [Full Board]

• Safari with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($2,249) $1,918 per person (15% discount)
• Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,300) $1,964 per person (15% discount)
• Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,351) $2,011 per person (14% discount)
• Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,452) $2,103 per person (14% discount)

Option E4: Comfort Accommodations

• Stay at Mantana Tented Camp, Lake Mburo from September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge - Deluxe, Bwindi (Ruhija) from September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Birdnest Main Resort - Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi from September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026 [Full Board]

• Safari with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($2,844) $2,320 per person (18% discount)
• Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,895) $2,366 per person (18% discount)
• Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($2,946) $2,413 per person (18% discount)
• Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($3,047) $2,505 per person (18% discount)

Option E5: Signature Accommodations

• Stay at Mantana Tented Camp, Lake Mburo from September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Bwindi Lodge - Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) from September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026 [Full Board]
• Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026 [Full Board]

• Safari with Safari Van
  • Adult: ($4,444) $3,498 per person (21% discount)
• Safari with Mini Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($4,495) $3,544 per person (21% discount)
• Safari with Standard Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($4,546) $3,591 per person (21% discount)
• Safari with Extended Land Cruiser
  • Adult: ($4,647) $3,683 per person (21% discount)

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

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Day 1 - Kampala to Lake Mburo (Game Drive & Boat Ride)

You will set off from Kampala (or Entebbe) at 6:30 am and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.
Once you get into Lake Mburo National Park you will go for a game drive in search of wildlife like Zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds. Post lunch you will go for a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Mburo which is endowed with a variety of water animals such as hippos and crocodiles and several bird species.

Day 2 - Lake Mburo (Game Drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and start for a morning Game drive at Lake Mburo and with Lunch en route you will proceed towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which in the South-West which will take around 6-7 hours of drive.

Day 3 - 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 stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and transfer 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 back to Kampala (or Entebbe).

Day 4 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala

The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin early in the morning. Have a quick breakfast, then drive towards Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe).

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Meals

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Day 1 (September 17, 2026) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (September 18, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (September 19, 2026) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (September 20, 2026) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

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Day 1 (September 17, 2026) - Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (244 km)

Day 2 (September 18, 2026) - Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 6 to 7.5 hours (300 km)

Day 3 (September 19, 2026) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 2 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)

Day 4 (September 20, 2026) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala takes about 7.5 to 9 hours (450 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

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• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).

• Activities mentioned in the itinerary.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.

Exclusions

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• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• International flights.