Uganda Safari Travel

BWINDI - LAKE BUNYONYI - MGAHINGA GORILLA NP (6 Days)
Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi

* Leave Kampala early and head for Bwindi in south - western Uganda popularly known as the Switzerland of Africa.
* En route, interluct with the royal drum makers where you could buy souvenirs
* You could also buy handcrafts and varieties of fresh fruits
* Stop at the equator to have the feel of being at both hemispheres at ago
* Proceed through Mbarara and arrive Bwindi late evening

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

* Head for the thick tropical forest to track your closest relatives in the hilly - steep terrain reaching up to 5200ft
* Irrespective of the difficulties, encounter with these wild humans is a rewarding experience! You will live to remember to tell your children

Day 3: Bwindi - lake Bunyonyi

* After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi popular for cray fish and beautiful 29 islands
* Take a boat cruise on the lake, view birds, visit the islands
* Have Lunch on Bushara island
* Do forest/nature walk as you bird watch on the island
* Evening & overnight either at Bushara or Bunyonyi overland camp

Day 4: Bunyonyi - Mgahinga

* After your early breakfast, set off for Kisoro district where Mgahinga NP is located
* You will pass through Echuya forest, take your time to marvel at this thick bamboo forest
* Proceed to kanaba area, overlooking the volcanoes. Stop and enjoy this beautiful terraced volcanic hills plus their associated lakes and craters
* Reach Kisoro and have your lunch
* After lunch, head for Lake Mutanda - a volcanic lake which came into existence during the volcanic eruptions that led to formation of the Mgahinga volcanoes
* Overnight at Mantana tented camp - Mgahinga

Day 5: Gorilla tracking

* Set off after breakfast in search of these cousins ( depending on season, and payment of extra permit)
* Take a guided forest walk to view primates, watch birds, butterflies, climb the volcanoes etc
* Primate viewing, bird watching, Mt climbing, community

Day 6: Kisoro - Kampala

* Leave Kisoro and head for Kampala. Its quite a long trip
* Stop for lunch in Mbarara and proceed to the equator for photography and handicraft purchases
* Proceed and arrive Kampala in the evening.

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