$1,744 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Transfer from Entebbe to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Your safari begins with breakfast in Entebbe or pickup from Entebbe International Airport, where your private driver-guide will brief you before departing for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The scenic 8–9 hour drive passes through rolling hills, local villages, and the terraced landscapes of the Kigezi Highlands, with lunch en route and views of the Virunga Volcanoes. An optional domestic flight to Kisoro is available at extra cost. Arrive in the evening, check into your eco-lodge, relax, and prepare for the trekking adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ikaze Cottages
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Wake early for a breakfast, then transfer to park headquarters by 7:30 AM for a pre-trek briefing with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will be assigned to Mgahinga's only habituated gorilla family. Trek through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes depending on where the gorillas nested. Mgahinga's open vegetation makes wildlife viewing easier than dense rainforests. Porters are available at the trailhead to carry your pack and assist on steep sections. When you find the family, spend one unforgettable hour watching: the silverback leading with quiet authority, mothers grooming infants, and juveniles tumbling through vines. Their deep, soulful eyes create a profound lifelong connection. Return to the trailhead for a personalized trekking certificate. Head back to your lodge for a late lunch and well-earned rest. In the afternoon, opt for a cultural visit with the Batwa people original forest dwellers to learn their hunter-gatherer lifestyle, music, and medicinal plants.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ikaze Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Tracking & Volcano Hiking
Golden Monkey Tracking & Volcano Hiking
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. These striking primates named for their brilliant golden-orange fur live in the bamboo forests at the lower slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. The trek takes 1 to 3 hours on well-defined trails. Golden monkeys are highly energetic and playful, leaping between bamboo stalks and entertaining visitors with acrobatic displays. You will spend one hour watching them feed, play, and interact at close range – a lively contrast to the calm intensity of gorilla trekking. Afternoon: Volcano Hiking, After lunch, choose one of three volcanic peaks to conquer Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Muhabura, the summit offers sweeping views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Lake Edward, Bwindi Forest, and Rwanda's twin lakes. Porters are available for hire to carry your gear. If you prefer a gentler afternoon, opt for a guided nature walk such as the Sabinyo Gorge Trail or the Border Trail along the Uganda-Congo border.
- Main Destination:
- Virunga Mountains (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer Back to Entebbe – Departure
Transfer Back to Entebbe – Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast at your lodge with the Virunga volcanoes as your backdrop. After checking out, begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe. The return journey offers a final opportunity to capture photographs of the Kigezi Highlands' terraced hills, local markets, and rural homesteads. Stop for lunch en route in Mbarara, famous for its Ankole long-horned cattle and freshly roasted goat. Then continue through the equator crossing at Kayabwe for a brief photo opportunity and souvenir shopping. Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in the late afternoon just in time for your international departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
