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Uganda

8-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by restorative canoe time among Lake Bunyonyi’s terraced islands.

Uganda 8 days

Overview

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by restorative canoe time among Lake Bunyonyi’s terraced islands.

Travel style: Gorilla & lakes. Permits arranged subject to availability.

This is a starting point. We refine lodges, flying days and pacing around who is travelling, the season and how you like to spend a safari afternoon.

8-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi

Primate trekking days

Gorilla treks are permit-led, weather-affected and physically uneven. We build the nights before and after around recovery, dry kit and unhurried transfers.

Sightings are carefully managed for the animals’ welfare — one hour with the group is standard once contact is made.

Regions on this safari

This route focuses on Bwindi · Bunyonyi. We adjust lodge choice, flight legs and the number of nights in each area to match your season and travel style.

Planning notes

Travel style: Gorilla & lakes. Permits arranged subject to availability.

Experiences on this safari

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
  • Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls
  • Community and craft experiences en route

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Practical information

How to get there

Entebbe is the main international gateway. Internal flights or scenic road transfers link primate forests, savannah parks and lakeside stops.

Climate

Uganda’s equatorial climate stays green for much of the year. Days are warm; forest treks can feel humid. Two rainy seasons — March to May and October to November — require sturdy footwear and flexible scheduling.

Best time to visit

June to September and December to February are the most reliable trekking windows. We secure permits early and build recovery nights around forest days.

Information & facts

  • Mountain gorilla
  • Chimpanzee
  • Tree-climbing lion in Ishasha
  • Hippo, buffalo and elephant on savannah circuits
  • Rich birdlife including shoebill in select areas
  • Permit-led primate experiences anchor most routes
  • Forest and savannah combine in one country
  • Pacing matters on trekking days

Included

  • Accommodation as outlined
  • Park fees where stated in your proposal
  • Expert guiding on scheduled safari days
  • Meals as specified in your final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Premium drinks unless stated
  • Gorilla/chimpanzee permits where applicable (quoted separately)
  • Items of a personal nature

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