This exclusive journey of intensity and indulgence takes you deep into Uganda’s wild and romantic heart. Begin in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, trekking into mist-draped jungle for a rare audience with the mountain gorillas. The encounter is a powerful, intimate, and unforgettable one of the most moving wildlife moments on earth.
After the exhilaration, retreat to Lake Bunyonyi, “the place of little birds,” where calm waters and terraced hills invite stillness. Here, luxury lodges, lakeside dining, and optional spa treatments offer a serene retreat. Designed for couples and honeymooners, this itinerary strikes a balance between the thrill of gorilla trekking and indulgent relaxation, the ultimate short luxury safari in Uganda.
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Fly by domestic scheduled flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, where your Ikigai guide awaits. A short scenic drive winds through terraced hillsides and misty valleys to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, a luxurious eco-lodge uniquely set inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
With only eight canvas-and-wood suites, each with deep soaking tubs and private verandas, the camp offers exclusivity and immersion. It’s one of the few lodges where gorillas occasionally wander through. Spend your afternoon unwinding with champagne on your deck, listening to turacos and colobus monkeys in the canopy. As evening falls, enjoy a candlelit dinner under the stars, paired with fine wines and the jungle’s nocturnal chorus.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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Rise early for your gorilla trek, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure guided by expert rangers. The forest floor crunches beneath your boots, the air thick with mist and birdsong. After several hours, the moment arrives: a gorilla family appears among the vines. A silverback sits in quiet authority while youngsters tumble and play. For one precious hour, you share their world.
Return to Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, where a champagne toast awaits. Spend your afternoon indulging in a massage overlooking the rainforest canopy or relax in your suite’s bathtub with panoramic jungle views. In the evening, gather around the open-air fire pit or enjoy another exquisite multi-course dinner, as the day’s adrenaline gives way to indulgent serenity.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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After a leisurely breakfast, transfer by road (approx. 2–3 hours) to Lake Bunyonyi, a mystical body of water dotted with 29 islands and encircled by terraced hills. Your destination is BirdNest @ Bunyonyi Resort, a boutique luxury lodge perched at the water’s edge.
Relax by the infinity pool as mist curls over the lake, take a private boat ride to explore the islands, or simply sip cocktails on your balcony while the sun sets in golden hues. Lunch is served on a floating terrace, with fresh crayfish from the lake.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip for your return domestic flight to Entebbe, where you will connect with your onward international journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
From$3,589.00
From$3,589.00
From$3,589.00
11 Days
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