3-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek – Mgahinga Gorilla NP

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

Pick up from the hotel or Airport and transfer to Mgahiga Gorilla NP

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali, Rwanda. Whether you're arriving at Kigali International Airport or being picked up from your hotel, a professional tour guide from Rotim Gorilla Tour and Travel will meet you and ensure a smooth start to your journey. After a short briefing, you’ll embark on a scenic drive through the rolling hills and beautiful countryside, heading towards. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. The drive offers breathtaking views and insights into local culture along the way. Upon arrival, you'll check in to your lodge and prepare for the exciting treks ahead. Your guide will be with you every step of the way to provide local knowledge, ensure comfort, and make your experience seamless and memorable.

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:

Golden Monkey Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla tracking at Mhavura Gate

Start your day with an early morning breakfast before heading into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla tracking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers, you'll trek through the scenic slopes of the Virunga Mountains, moving through dense forest and breathtaking landscapes in search of a mountain gorilla family.

Once the gorillas are found, you'll spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat watching their interactions, feeding habits, and social behavior. It's a rare and powerful encounter with one of the world’s most endangered and majestic creatures, offering a deep connection with nature and lasting memories of your time in the wild.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Golden Monkey Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden monkey tracking and journey back to kigali

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to Ntebeko Gate for an exciting Golden Monkey tracking experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Guided by expert rangers, trek through lush bamboo forests to find these rare, playful primates with their vibrant golden fur. Enjoy watching their lively social behavior in their natural habitat an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

After the trek, relax and take in the stunning scenery before starting your scenic journey back to Kigali, reflecting on a memorable day filled with incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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.