3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari will take you to the home of mountain gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park located in south-western Uganda. Mgahinga national park is small in size but a great location to experience the undoubted gorilla trekking and a place where mountain gorillas co -exist with Golden monkeys thus saying that its where ‘’ Gold meets silver’’. This trip begins and ends in Entebbe with stopover at the Uganda quarter to enjoy photography and experiment carried out. 

3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Highlights of 3 Days Uganda Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

  • Day 1: Pick up from the hotel
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga
  • Day 3: Depart to Entebbe Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day1: Pick up from the Hotel

Pick up from the Hotel: After breakfast, you will be picked from your overnight hotel in Entebbe by our professional driver guide who will brief you about the 3 Days Uganda Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari. Then set off to Mgahinga national park in south-western Uganda a drive that takes 8 to 9 hours to reach the main destination inclusive with a stopover at the equator to enjoy photography. Then proceed to Mbarara town for Lunch. We shall continue to drive to Kisoro district with rewardable views of rolling hills of Kabale to terraced hills. Arrive at the park in the evening have a short relaxation, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking 

Gorilla trekking: Wake up early enjoy your breakfast, our driver will drive you to Mgahinga park headquarters for a short briefing about dos and don’ts of Gorillas. But before briefing a copy of your passport will be required for easy identification. After briefing, you will be accompanied by the UWA ranger in search for gorillas in the forest. Gorilla trekking in here can be done in Nyakagezi gorilla family, which is the only habituated gorilla family found in the park. Once you locate Nyakagezi family, you will be given one hour to spend with them, learn about their lifestyle, take photo shoot for your memorable experience. Return back to the Lodge Dinner and Overnight stay. 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Drive back to Kampala

Drive back to Kampala: Wake up have breakfast, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport for your late departure flight. You will have a stopover at Igongo culture in Mbarara town to experience Ankole culture, visit the craft shops buy souvenir for your way back home, have lunch there. Drive straight to Entebbe International Airport or Kampala to be dropped at your hotel.

End of 3 Days Uganda Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Tour Includes

  • Gorilla trekking permits
  • Full Board Accommodation
  • Pick-ups and drops 
  • Knowledgeable English speaking guide
  • A4x4 WD vehicle safari 
  • Fuel
  • Park entrance fees 
  • Bottled mineral water

Tour Excludes 

  • International flight
  • Airport tickets 
  • Visa
  • Laundry services
  • Tips
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