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Uganda (Bwindi, Mgahinga & Lake Bunyonyi)

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Uganda's southwestern highlands are home to three of the country's most celebrated destinations. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are both UNESCO World Heritage sites and together protect a significant portion of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, making gorilla trekking the primary draw for visitors. Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's deepest lakes, sits nearby amid terraced hillsides and offers a tranquil contrast — popular for kayaking, swimming, and island-hopping. The region also appeals to hikers, birdwatchers, and those seeking cultural encounters with the indigenous Batwa people.

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Uganda (Bwindi, Mgahinga & Lake Bunyonyi) · 5 days

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5-Day Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Self-Launched Adventure

A self-launched version of Bamboo Ecotours' 5-day gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi canoeing trip. You arrange your own gorilla permit directly through the Uganda Wildlife Authority, take local buses and shared taxis to reach Bwindi and Mgahinga, stay in budget lodges and guesthouses near the park gates, and hire a local guide at the gate for the volcano hike. The big fixable cost is the gorilla permit itself (£550-£600) — everything else can be done far cheaper than the packaged price, and you keep full flexibility on dates and pace. Estimated costs are approximate and assume one person sharing a twin/dorm where possible.

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