3-Day Gorilla Trek Mgahinga Gorilla NP Uganda via Rwanda

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, after a leisurely breakfast. You’ll be greeted by your professional safari guide, who will brief you on the exciting 3-day journey ahead. Before crossing into Uganda, you will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant and educational site where you can learn about Rwanda’s tragic past and pay your respects to the victims of the 1994 genocide. The visit lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, offering a powerful and reflective experience.

Afterward, you will drive towards Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, passing through picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and scenic valleys. Upon arrival at the park, you will check into Travelers Rest Hotel or a similar lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

On Day 2, you will wake up early for a hearty breakfast before heading to the Muhabura/Ntebeko Ranger Station, the starting point of your gorilla trekking adventure. Here, a senior ranger will give a briefing on the dos and don’ts of interacting with the gorillas. After the briefing, you’ll begin your hike into the forest in search of one of the park’s gorilla families.
The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you locate them, you will be allowed to spend an hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Watching them interact and care for one another is an incredible experience that will leave you in awe. After your time with the gorillas, you will return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest and a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking & Return to Kigali

On the final day of your adventure, after an early breakfast, you will head back to the Ntebeko Ranger Station for the Golden Monkey Trek. After a briefing, you will embark on a hike through the forest in search of the endangered golden monkeys. These primates are smaller than gorillas but are equally captivating to observe. Their playful nature and social behavior make them an exciting species to track.
Following the golden monkey trek, you will return to your vehicle and begin the journey back to Kigali, Rwanda. Your 3-day adventure concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Kigali or the Kigali airport, depending on your travel plans.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.