Safari Tour: 4 Day Gorilla Trekking, Batwa Experience and Lake Mburo National Park - Uganda Safari Tour
4-Day Uganda Safari Tour by Namib Safaris
Offered by - Namib Safaris
Tour Features
This 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla tracking and Lake Bunyonyi safari, takes you to see Mountain Gorillas as you track them in their home Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, visiting the indigenous Batwa Community and conclude it by relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze and outstanding sights of Lake Bunyonyi.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan, Boat, Canoe. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Broadbill Forest Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Lake Bunyonyi View Resort No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Rwakobo Rock No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 4 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park from En
On the first day, you’ll be picked from Entebbe International Airport then transfered to Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is known for its population of mountain gorillas, and it’s a popular destination for gorilla trekking. Depending on your starting point, the journey to Bwindi can take several hours. It’s advisable to start early to make the most of your day.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
In the morning of the second day, you’ll embark on a gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi National Park. This is an incredible opportunity to observe and interact with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking usually takes a few hours, and it’s important to follow the guidelines provided by the park rangers. After the gorilla trekking, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is a beautiful lake surrounded by rolling hills, and it offers a tranquil setting for relaxation. In the evening, you can enjoy a sunset boat c
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi View Resort
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Culture Batwa tour, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
On the morning of the third day, you can take a culture walk to explore the local communities around Lake Bunyonyi. This allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with the residents. Additionally, you can visit the Batwa communities, who are indigenous people of the region, and learn about their traditional way of life. Afterward, you’ll transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo is known for its diverse wildlife, including zebras, impalas, elands, and various bird species. Upon arrival, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Morning Game Drive and Return to Kampala
In the morning of the fourth day, you’ll embark on a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. This allows you to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. The park is home to a variety of animals, including zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes. After the game drive, you’ll have lunch and then begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe. The drive from Lake Mburo to Kampala takes a few hours, depending on the traffic and road conditions.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 25, 2026 - May 25, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Namib Safaris
Namib Safaris is more than a tour operator; we are your gateway to the most diverse and awe inspiring landscapes on the African continent. Registered in Uganda, we serve as a specialized link between the lush, primate-rich forests of East Africa and the vast, golden dunes of Namibia.
Founded on a passion for authentic exploration, Namib Safaris was born to bridge two worlds. We realized that many travelers dream of seeing the "Green Africa" of the gorillas and the "Golden Africa" of the desert in a single journey. We have since expanded our operations across Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, offering a seamless, professional, and deeply personal safari experience.
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