The 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey tracking safari is strictly a primate viewing safari in Mgahinga Gorilla national park situated in the south western pert of Uganda with in Virunga of which is shared amongst 3 countries and 3 national parks including Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Virunga national park in Congo & Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. All the 3 are homes to more endangered mountain gorillas. Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home to only one habituated gorilla family known as Nyakagezi that is available for trekking all year .Mgahinga gorilla national park is the only destination in Uganda where the endangered Golden monkeys are available for tracking. This 4 days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey tracking safari tour starts in Kampala/Entebbe and ends in Kampala / Kigali and it include 4 days and 3 nights.
For one to do such activity you need to have Good and water proof hiking boots, a rain jacket, long sleeved attire, sun glasses, cap, insect repellant, garden gloves, both warm and cool attire and a camera and if you are a good birder then do not hesitate to pack a pair binoculars as Mgahinga gorilla national park is also a best destination for birding safaris in Uganda.
Highlights of 4 days Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey tracking safari In Mgahinga
Day 1 : Transfer from Kampala to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 3: Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day Return to Kampala/Entebbe for departures
DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 4 DAYS MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK
Day 1 : Transfer from Kampala to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel where you will have spent a night before the safari begin on day 1 of 4 days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey tracking safari tour and embark on the road drive towards western part of Uganda. Enjoy a stopover at the Equator for some experiments and photographs then proceed to Mbara city l for a lunch break. After lunch precedes your journey from Mbarara via Ntungamo as you view beautiful farms with Ankole cattle crazing. Head to kabale a beautiful district with plenty of thrilling and stunning hills and continue your journey to Kisoro where you will be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and check in you Booked lodge for refreshing, dinner and overnight
Accommodation ; Gahinga lodge , lake Mutanda resort for Luxury, lake mulehe gorilla camp , chahafi resort – mid range accommodation , Ichumbi hotel, travelers’ rest camp (Budget option )
Day 2 : Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Have an early Morning Breakfast , then pack all your gorilla trekking gears and be transferred to the headquarters of Mgahinga gorilla national park for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, hire a porter and penetrate deep into the forest for a gorilla trekking adventure. You will trek via different trails up and down the hill until you finally land on the habituated Nyakagezi gorilla family. Spend a maximum duration of one hour with the gorillas and later on meet return to the office to meet your driver for a ride back to the lodge for a relaxation and Lunch .
Iin the afternoon , there is an option of Batwa trail in the local village , Then dinner and overnight stay at you booked lodge (Lunch and dinner )
Accommodation ; Gahinga lodge , lake Mutanda resort for Luxury, lake mulehe gorilla camp , chahafi resort – mid range accommodation , Ichumbi hotel, travelers’ rest camp (Budget option
Day 3 : Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
After a morning Breakfast on the third day , meet your safari driver for a transfer for briefing again before embarking on this half day golden monkey tracking. Tracking golden monkey is more interesting and fun as the pretty little primates be jumping from one tree branch to another cheerfully swinging the tail. Unlike gorilla trekking, Golden monkey tracking allow travelers to capture the photographs even with the flash light of the Camera on. After tracking the golden monkeys, you will return to the lodge for Lunch and have a relaxed evening or optional opt for a guided nature walk in the forest or the batwa trail in case you didn’t do it the previous evening.
Note: Golden Monkey tracking can also be substituted with a golden monkey habituation experience which is a full day activity Then after dinner and overnight stay at you booked lodge .
Accommodation: Gahinga lodge , lake Mutanda resort for Luxury, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Camp, chahafi resort – mid range accommodation , Ichumbi hotel, travelers’ rest camp (Budget option.
Day 4 : Return to Kampala for departures
On the last day, you have two options of departures one being a drive back to Kampala and transfer to Entebbe international airport while another one being a drive to Kigali international airport which is the shorter journey as compared to a drive back to Kampala. But the choice is probably yours.
Meal plan: breakfast and lunch
End of the 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey tracking safari
Includes
A gorilla trekking permit
Golden monkey tracking permit
Ground transportation
English-speaking guide
Ranger fees
Bottled water for drinking
Meals as per the itinerary
Accommodation for 3 nights as per the itinerary
Excludes
Visa and air ticket
Porter fees
Laundry fees
Tips
Life insurance fees
Additional activities
Additional accommodation
Other drinks such as Alcohol, juices etc.
All expenses of personal nature
