4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek and Lake Bunyonyi | Wander and Wonder Tours
WANDER AND WONDER TOURS
Meet the gorillas. Then breathe out on Bunyonyi.
Four days, three nights in Uganda's misty southwest. One unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family, followed by quiet mornings on a lake that has no crocodiles and no hurry.
4 days, 3 nightsIdeal for first visitsMidrange and luxuryPrivate departures
This is the Uganda trip for travellers with limited time and big hopes. You trade long safari days for two powerful experiences: a guided trek into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a slow, scenic stay on Lake Bunyonyi, ringed by terraced hills.
WhereBwindi and Lake Bunyonyi
HighlightGorilla trekking, 1 hour with the family
Group sizeFrom 2 guests, private vehicle
PaceEasy to moderate, 2 long drives
Your story, day by day
Tap a day to open it. Times are realistic estimates and can shift with traffic, weather and your permit briefing time.
Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi
The city fades behind you. Banana groves give way to tea slopes, and the air turns cooler with every climb toward the Kigezi highlands.
7:30 AM
Meet your driver guide at your hotel or Entebbe airport. Briefing on the route and the days ahead.
10:30 AM
Cross the Equator near Kayabwe for photos, then a comfortable coffee stop in Masaka or Mbarara.
1:30 PM
Lunch on the road. Optional short stop for Ankole cattle and rolling views.
5:30 PM
Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi for dinner and an early night. Your trekking permit briefing is arranged for the morning.
Drive 8 to 9 hoursDinner includedOvernight Bwindi
Short on time? Ask us about a domestic flight to Kisoro or Kihihi to cut Day 1 to under 2 hours of driving.
Day 2: The gorilla encounter, then Lake Bunyonyi
You hear them before you see them: a branch snapping, a low rumble. Then the leaves part, and a silverback looks straight at you.
7:30 AM
Breakfast and ranger briefing at the park trailhead. Meet your trackers and porters.
8:30 AM
Trek begins. Rangers follow the family's trail from the day before. Expect 1 to 5 hours of hiking depending on where they nested.
Midday
One hour with the gorillas, watching from a respectful distance. Keep your camera ready, no flash.
3:00 PM
Trek certificate, a late lunch, then a scenic drive over the hills to Lake Bunyonyi (about 2 hours).
6:00 PM
Check in at your lakeside stay. Dinner with the sound of water.
You leave with muddy boots, a camera full of faces and a quieter mind than you arrived with.
8:00 AM
Breakfast and check out. Depart for Kampala via Mbarara.
1:00 PM
Lunch stop on the road. Souvenir stop for craft baskets.
5:30 PM
Arrive Kampala or Entebbe. Please book flights departing after 9:00 PM, or add a night with us.
Drive 7 to 8 hoursLunch included
Accommodation and transport
Choose your comfort level. Budget stays are available on request.
Bwindi, 1 night
Lake Bunyonyi, 2 nights
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle
Pop-up roof, charging points, bottled water and an English-speaking driver guide.
Lodge names are confirmed at booking based on availability, and we always offer a like-for-like alternative.
Transparent pricing
Per person in USD, based on 2 guests sharing. Prices are indicative and confirmed in your written quotation.
Price fromUSD 2,450
Midrange lodges, all permits and transport included.
Gorilla permitIncluded
Permit dates are secured before you pay the balance.
Budget optionOn request
Email us for a simpler version of this trip.
Included
Gorilla trekking permit
3 nights accommodation
Meals as listed, bottled water
Private 4x4 and driver guide
Porter at Bwindi
Canoe trip on Lake Bunyonyi
Airport pickup and drop-off
Not included
International flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips for guides, porters and staff
Alcohol and personal items
Optional activities not listed
Personalise and prepare
Add a night in Kampala, a Queen Elizabeth safari, a honeymoon setup or a second gorilla trek. Tell us your dates and wishes and we shape the trip around you.
Travel preparation checklist
0 of 7 packed
Good to know
Currency: bring clean USD notes printed after 2013 for tips.
Power: Type G sockets, 240V.
Connection: mobile signal is patchy near the forest.
Fitness: the trek can be steep and muddy. Porters are available and recommended.
Safety information
Gorilla trekking rules
Minimum age is 15. Keep about 7 metres from the gorillas, stay with your group and do not trek with a cold or flu, as gorillas are vulnerable to human illness. Groups are limited to 8 visitors.
Health and road safety
Consult a travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis and vaccines. Our drivers are trained, vehicles are serviced before each trip, and we share your live trip updates on WhatsApp.
Emergency support
Our operations team is reachable on WhatsApp at +44 7826 805254 throughout your trip.
Seasonal information
Payment terms
A 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permits. The balance is due 60 days before arrival. Payment is by bank transfer or secure card link sent by our bookings team. A full payment terms page can sit at your own address, for example wanderandwonderug.com/payment-terms.
More than 60 days before arrival: deposit is refundable minus permit costs already bought. 30 to 60 days: 50 percent of the tour cost. Under 30 days: 100 percent. Gorilla permit refunds follow Uganda Wildlife Authority rules. We recommend travel insurance. Final policy wording is on your quotation.
Ready to meet the gorillas?
Tell us your dates and group size. You get a tailored quote within 24 hours.
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek and Lake Bunyonyi | Wander and Wonder Tours
WANDER AND WONDER TOURS
Meet the gorillas. Then breathe out on Bunyonyi.
Four days, three nights in Uganda's misty southwest. One unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family, followed by quiet mornings on a lake that has no crocodiles and no hurry.
4 days, 3 nightsIdeal for first visitsMidrange and luxuryPrivate departures
This is the Uganda trip for travellers with limited time and big hopes. You trade long safari days for two powerful experiences: a guided trek into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a slow, scenic stay on Lake Bunyonyi, ringed by terraced hills.
WhereBwindi and Lake Bunyonyi
HighlightGorilla trekking, 1 hour with the family
Group sizeFrom 2 guests, private vehicle
PaceEasy to moderate, 2 long drives
Your story, day by day
Tap a day to open it. Times are realistic estimates and can shift with traffic, weather and your permit briefing time.
Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi
The city fades behind you. Banana groves give way to tea slopes, and the air turns cooler with every climb toward the Kigezi highlands.
7:30 AM
Meet your driver guide at your hotel or Entebbe airport. Briefing on the route and the days ahead.
10:30 AM
Cross the Equator near Kayabwe for photos, then a comfortable coffee stop in Masaka or Mbarara.
1:30 PM
Lunch on the road. Optional short stop for Ankole cattle and rolling views.
5:30 PM
Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi for dinner and an early night. Your trekking permit briefing is arranged for the morning.
Drive 8 to 9 hoursDinner includedOvernight Bwindi
Short on time? Ask us about a domestic flight to Kisoro or Kihihi to cut Day 1 to under 2 hours of driving.
Day 2: The gorilla encounter, then Lake Bunyonyi
You hear them before you see them: a branch snapping, a low rumble. Then the leaves part, and a silverback looks straight at you.
7:30 AM
Breakfast and ranger briefing at the park trailhead. Meet your trackers and porters.
8:30 AM
Trek begins. Rangers follow the family's trail from the day before. Expect 1 to 5 hours of hiking depending on where they nested.
Midday
One hour with the gorillas, watching from a respectful distance. Keep your camera ready, no flash.
3:00 PM
Trek certificate, a late lunch, then a scenic drive over the hills to Lake Bunyonyi (about 2 hours).
6:00 PM
Check in at your lakeside stay. Dinner with the sound of water.
You leave with muddy boots, a camera full of faces and a quieter mind than you arrived with.
8:00 AM
Breakfast and check out. Depart for Kampala via Mbarara.
1:00 PM
Lunch stop on the road. Souvenir stop for craft baskets.
5:30 PM
Arrive Kampala or Entebbe. Please book flights departing after 9:00 PM, or add a night with us.
Drive 7 to 8 hoursLunch included
Accommodation and transport
Choose your comfort level. Budget stays are available on request.
Bwindi, 1 night
Lake Bunyonyi, 2 nights
TransportPrivate 4x4 safari vehicle
Pop-up roof, charging points, bottled water and an English-speaking driver guide.
Lodge names are confirmed at booking based on availability, and we always offer a like-for-like alternative.
Transparent pricing
Per person in USD, based on 2 guests sharing. Prices are indicative and confirmed in your written quotation.
Price fromUSD 2,450
Midrange lodges, all permits and transport included.
Gorilla permitIncluded
Permit dates are secured before you pay the balance.
Budget optionOn request
Email us for a simpler version of this trip.
Included
Gorilla trekking permit
3 nights accommodation
Meals as listed, bottled water
Private 4x4 and driver guide
Porter at Bwindi
Canoe trip on Lake Bunyonyi
Airport pickup and drop-off
Not included
International flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips for guides, porters and staff
Alcohol and personal items
Optional activities not listed
Personalise and prepare
Add a night in Kampala, a Queen Elizabeth safari, a honeymoon setup or a second gorilla trek. Tell us your dates and wishes and we shape the trip around you.
Travel preparation checklist
0 of 7 packed
Good to know
Currency: bring clean USD notes printed after 2013 for tips.
Power: Type G sockets, 240V.
Connection: mobile signal is patchy near the forest.
Fitness: the trek can be steep and muddy. Porters are available and recommended.
Safety information
Gorilla trekking rules
Minimum age is 15. Keep about 7 metres from the gorillas, stay with your group and do not trek with a cold or flu, as gorillas are vulnerable to human illness. Groups are limited to 8 visitors.
Health and road safety
Consult a travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis and vaccines. Our drivers are trained, vehicles are serviced before each trip, and we share your live trip updates on WhatsApp.
Emergency support
Our operations team is reachable on WhatsApp at +44 7826 805254 throughout your trip.
Seasonal information
Payment terms
A 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permits. The balance is due 60 days before arrival. Payment is by bank transfer or secure card link sent by our bookings team. A full payment terms page can sit at your own address, for example wanderandwonderug.com/payment-terms.
More than 60 days before arrival: deposit is refundable minus permit costs already bought. 30 to 60 days: 50 percent of the tour cost. Under 30 days: 100 percent. Gorilla permit refunds follow Uganda Wildlife Authority rules. We recommend travel insurance. Final policy wording is on your quotation.
Ready to meet the gorillas?
Tell us your dates and group size. You get a tailored quote within 24 hours.
