3-Day Golden Monkeys, Batwa Experience & Lake Bunyonyi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to mgahinga national park

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by our driver guide who will brief you about your day’s safari. The journey goes through Masaka district, and several stopovers are granted, the major one at the Uganda equator for photography and viewing, another one at Igongo Cultural Centre for the visit to the Ankole Kigezi museum, and lunch. Then proceed with your journey to Mgahinga National Park, the smallest national park in the country but full of interesting wildlife, such as the golden monkeys and mountain gorillas. On arrival after a long journey, you will check in at the safari lodge for your accommodation.

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:

Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden monkey trekking batwa cultural experience

After breakfast, set off for a golden monkey trekking adventure. These playful primates are a highlight for those who are keen on wildlife photography and spending time in the forest. Golden monkeys are unique to the Virunga region, and their energetic behavior makes them fascinating to observe as they jump through the trees and interact in large troops, this takes 3-4 hours. Head to the lodge for lunch and go a cultural tour after. Learn about the Batwa people, the indigenous forest dwellers of Mgahinga. This cultural visit allows you to understand their traditional way of life, their rich culture, and how they have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries. Enjoy performances of traditional dances, storytelling, and a chance to interact with the community. Head back to the lodge for relaxation dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to lake bunyonyi then back to kampala

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart for Lake Bunyonyi. The scenic drive offers beautiful views of the Ugandan countryside. Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, take a boat ride on the serene lake, exploring its many islands, including the famous Punishment Island. Learn about the cultural significance of the lake and its surrounding area. After this enjoy lunch by the lake at a local restaurant or lodge, savoring the fresh air and the views.
After lunch, begin the drive back to Kampala you will continue with your journey to Kampala. Your journey to Kampala will take approximately 8 hours. Your guide will either drop you off at any hotel or at the airport to catch your flight.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.