Duration
5-Day
Accra, Uganda
5-Day Gorilla Trekking and Canoeing at Lake Bunyonyi
Overview
The 5-day trip is designed to provide the opportunity to explore the famous attractions around the Bwindi National Park region of southwestern Uganda. These include visiting the famous Lake Bunyonyi, gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and volcano hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Note that the trip can also start with pickup in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,720 USD
$2,746 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,720 USD
$2,746 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 3
Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5
Equator point Uganda (Highlight)
End
Entebbe (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 5 people per group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan, normal 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Mid-range resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A Bamboo Ecotours representative will pick you up in Entebbe or downtown Kampala and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive will take about 8-9 hours to go through western Uganda's major Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale. There are two scheduled stopovers along the way: the first one is at the Equator crossing near Masaka for a coffee break and handicraft shopping. The second stop will be in Mbarara city for lunch. After the short stopover in Mbarara City, you will proceed to Bwindi National Park. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Bwindi National Park. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the briefing and cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. At this point, you will be told which gorilla family to trek with. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, we will drive you to the lodge at Lake Mutanda or Lake Mulehe area for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Sabyinyo Volcano Hiking Adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mount Sabyinyo, or older man's teeth in the local Rufumbira dialect, is one of the revered volcanoes in the chain of eight (8) mountains that form the Central and Eastern Africa Virunga ranges. The third peak of this famous volcano adjoins the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It takes between 7 and 9 hrs to summit this extinct volcano. Because of its rugged nature, several wooden ladders are along the Sabyinyo hiking trail. After the hike, you will drive back to the lodge near Kisoro town or the Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe area for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Golden Monkey Trek at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic Mgahinga Gorilla National Park species in southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and various indigenous plants like giant lobelia. Your national park guide will tell you about the national park's history and the fauna and flora that the park holds during the trip. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. After the golden monkey trekking, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a sunset canoeing activity. Lake Bunyonyi is about a 3-hour drive from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe via the Equator Crossing
After breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, you will drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala or Entebbe town. Along the drive to Kampala/Entebbe, there will still be a stopover at Igongo Cultural Centre near Mbarara city for lunch and at the Equator crossing. The drive from Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala/Entebbe is estimated at 7-8 hours. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Equator Point Uganda (Highlight) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bamboo Ecotours
5.0 operator rating
145 reviews
Bamboo Ecotours is a Ugandan social enterprise that was founded to promote tourism as a means to transform communities out of poverty. We link travelers to authentic wildlife, cultural and local experiences that directly benefit the traveler and the local communities.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Amazing customized experience in Uganda and Rwanda
My friend and I went on a 12 day tour with Bamboo. We started in Uganda and ended in Rwanda. They customized the tour with the activities we wanted to do. Edison, who is the owner, made the itinerary. He always answered my emails (which there were many) very promptly. Our guide/driver was Herbert, and he was amazing!! I actually cried when we said bye to him. He was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, has amazing eyesight and was able to spot animals far away, and was an amazing driver. We really had the best time with him!! This trip was amazing!! My friend and I are both vegan, and we had some issues at some of the lodges at the beginning of the trip, but then Herbert called the others in advance to give them a heads up to make sure there would be food for us. I really can't say enough good things about Bamboo Ecotours. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Very very happy that we booked with them!
Ariela · United States
Clear and prompt communications with Edison ensured a smooth gorilla hiking experience
My amazing gorilla trek was seamlessly coordinated by Bamboo EcoTours. Every step of the trip, from initial inquiry to delivery, was a breeze, thanks to Edison's clear and timely information. My driver/guide, Amanya, was prompt and friendly and provided information about things along the way on our drive from Kigali to Lake Mulehe and Bwindi National Park. I decided to do the Golden Monkey trek the following day after completing the Gorilla trek, and again this was organised with no fuss. I highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours!
Lynda · Australia
What a Wonderful Time!
We had the best week with Fred our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, easy going, kind and had good communication! Edison has beyond excellent organizational skills during the planning process. 10/10 we would recommend Bamboo Eco Tours, thank you for memories to last a lifetime!
Ashley · United States
Professionally Executed Gorilla Trek Tour
Bamboo Eco Tours provided a well executed and professionally arranged gorilla trek experience for us out of Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. They were very responsive to all questions and requests while initially arranging the tour and made a number of recommendations with regards to activities to include. They provided all needed information for both the tour itself and advance preparation. They were very responsive to questions. In addition, our guide was professional, friendly and prompt. Our accommodation was first class with attentive staff and very comfortable rooms. While the price of the trekking permits is quite high (as set by the government), the cost of the remainder of the tour was very affordable. It was very remarkable to see the gorillas in their habitat - a once in a lifetime opportunity. Would highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours.
Joanne · Canada
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bamboo Ecotours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Bamboo Ecotours.
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