3 Days Explore Bunyonyi from Kigali: Welcome to the 3 days explore Bunyonyi from Kigali which will take you through Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Lake Bunyonyi in southwestern Uganda. In this safari, you will engage in the Batwa community visit, gorilla trekking, and a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
The gorilla trekking experience will bring you closer to mountain gorillas. These critically endangered species are large and powerful primates that live in the forested areas of the park. They can only be spotted in the Virunga Conservation Area. This area is made up of Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Virunga National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Below is a detailed itinerary for the 3 days explore Bunyonyi from Kigali.
Safari Summary
- Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 3: Boat Cruise and transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
On day 1 of the 3 days explore Bunyonyi from Kigali, you will meet our driver guide. He will take you through briefing and other formalities. You will later transfer from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This will involve a cross-border clearance through the Kyanika border. After checking in at the migration offices at the border points, you will continue with the transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Upon arrival at the park, you do a short community tour. Visiting the Batwa – believed to be the early inhabitants who used to live with the mountain gorillas in the park. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 2 will take you through the early morning breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. A typical gorilla trekking day is full of expectations. After briefing and other formalities, you will take a walk in the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With the help of experienced guides and rangers, spotting gorillas never takes longer than 2 hours before you meet these magical species. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend an hour in their presence. It is here that you will take photos and capture everlasting memories.
As soon as gorilla trekking is done, you will relax and have lunch. Later on, you will drive to Kabale – Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is a famous birding area. It is home to multiple bird species. Arrive just in time for dinner and relax enjoying tranquility at the lodge. Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Boat Cruise and transfer to Kigali
Wake up to a cozy breakfast, head out to a dugout canoe or boat, and explore Lake Bunyonyi at length. Whether it is taking a walk around the communities or exploring the many islands, the morning is yours. Lake Bunyonyi has fresh water and they are bilharzia free. This means that you can do swimming if you wish. Please note that it is Africa’s second-deepest lake, be careful not to drown. Have lunch in the right time and embark on a drive to Kigali – Rwanda. The driver will drop you off to either a hotel of your choice or the airport for an outbound flight. This will mark the end of 3 days explore Bunyonyi from Kigali safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.
