5-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Bunyonyi Escape

Trek into Bwindi’s emerald heart to meet mountain gorillas, then decompress on Lake Bunyonyi’s island-scattered waters—ideal for drone-free aerial-feel compositions from lookouts.

How it starts

Destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Lake Bunyonyi
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Style: Mid-range / Luxury (budget on request)
Perfect for: Bucket-list primate photography + serene landscapes

Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking (Bwindi) – permit required
  • Community walk: Batwa cultural experience (optional)
  • Lake Bunyonyi canoeing & viewpoint hikes

Photography Focus

Emotion-led portraits (respecting 7m rule), low-ISO forest settings, storytelling with hands/eyes, layered hills over Bunyonyi.

Best Time

Jun–Aug & Dec–Feb for drier trails (gorillas year-round).

Included

Transport, accommodation FB, park/forest fees, gorilla permit (if selected), water, pro photo guidance.
Not included: visas, flights, tips, personal gear.

Itinerary (Brief)

  • Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala → Bwindi (scenic Kigezi hills).
  • Day 2: Gorilla trek (1 hour with a habituated family).
  • Day 3: Optional second trek / village visit → transfer to Bunyonyi.
  • Day 4: Island canoeing & ridge hike sunset.
  • Day 5: Return via Mbarara & equator.