Forest encounters and lakeside moments.

Gorillas & Lake Mutanda.

4 daysUgandaPrivate safari

Fly toward southern Bwindi for a gorilla trek, a guided canoe trip on Lake Mutanda and a stay in the highlands. A four-day Uganda journey with contrasting experiences.

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Canoeing on Lake Mutanda beneath the Virunga volcanoes in Uganda
NKURINGO BWINDI GORILLA LODGE · BWINDI
Your route
EntebbeKisoroLake MutandaBwindiEntebbe
Why this journey

The forest, the lake and time to take it in.

Combine your gorilla encounter with a different view of Uganda from the water. Light aircraft flights shorten the longer road journeys, while your lodge and trekking sector are planned together.

Mountain gorillas

Trek in southern Bwindi.

Lake Mutanda

A guided canoe excursion.

Highland lodge

Stay amid the surrounding scenery.

Light aircraft flights

Connect from and back to Entebbe.

Your safari, day by day

4 days.
Your journey.

A simple outline of how the journey unfolds. We will shape the timing, stays and finer details around you.

Day 01

Arrive in Entebbe

Meet our team at the airport and transfer to your guesthouse. Rest before your flight toward Bwindi.

Day 02

Fly south and canoe on Lake Mutanda

Take a light aircraft flight, then meet your guide for the onward journey through Kisoro. Enjoy a guided canoe trip on Lake Mutanda before settling into your hilltop lodge.

Day 03

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Set out for your mountain gorilla trek. AFTERWARD, celebrate the day with sundowners at the “Top of the World” viewpoint.

Day 04

Fly back to Entebbe

Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Entebbe for your onward journey.

Designed around you

The outline is just
the beginning.

Choose comfortable, characterful accommodation, something exceptional, or a mix of both. Add another night, slow the pace or combine this journey with a longer safari.

We will confirm the permits, activities and travel timings as we prepare your personalized proposal. Your detailed itinerary and lodge information will follow in Safari Portal.

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Let’s start with your ideas

Make this journey yours.

Tell us when you would like to travel and what matters most to you. We will take it from there.

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