A 4 days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will take you on an adventure in Uganda’s smallest national park. This safari is fit for all but is designed for the typical hard adventure lovers; it involves lots of walking. The main highlights of this safari will be the golden monkey trekking and the gorilla tracking safari. Mgahinga is the only park with this unique species of monkeys, and getting to see them, learn about them, and observe them is such an exciting adventure.
Highlights for 4 days Mgahinga Gorilla tracking and Golden Monkey Safari
- Pick up and drop off.
- Viewing point at Mgahinga.
- Equator experience.
- Igongo cultural center.
- Gorilla tracking.
- Golden monkey trekking adventure.
- 4×4 safari vehicle with English speaking safari guide.
- Meals en-route.
Detailed itinerary for 4-days Mgahinga Gorilla tracking and Golden Monkey Safari
Day 1: Travel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Your driver will be there to pick you up after your breakfast. It is crucial to begin the journey early so as to beat the morning traffic jam and arrive at the park at a decent hour. You’ll have a stop at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch. Continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Upon your arrival, you’ll head to the viewing point of the park; here you will get to see the whole park in its glory with other surrounding areas. It is such a luxurious view that is a must-see! Drive to your booked safari lodge and check-in for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: H/B
Day 2: Mgahinga Gorilla trekking Safari and Batwa experience
After your breakfast, set out to the briefing point where you’ll be given more insight into the activity and the family you’ll be tracking and the dos and don’ts of gorilla tracking. After the briefing and with your packed lunch and plenty of water, you’ll be ready to begin tracking. When you return from the gorilla tracking, refresh at the lodge and have a few minutes to catch your breath before you set out again for an experience with the Batwa group of people, indigenous to the Ituri forest of Congo. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: F/B
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking/bird watching and nature walk.
After your breakfast, you’ll get your packed lunch, plenty of drinking water, and snacks. Set out to track the golden monkeys, and while doing this, you will be on the lookout to identify different bird species and plant species. You’ll get some time to have your lunch after your time with these beautiful creatures and continue with your nature walk till evening when you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: H/B
Day 4: Travel back to Kampala
After your breakfast, you’ll check out of the safari lodge and begin your journey back to Kampala with a stop at the Uganda Equator. Get some time to relax, take pictures, and get a few souvenirs from the craft market to take with you back home. Continue with your journey back to Kampala at a drop-off location of your choice. Meal plan: H/B
4 days Mgahinga Gorilla tracking and Golden Monkey Safari includes:
- Airport transfers Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Kampala / Entebbe.
- Mgahinga Gorilla Tracking Permit.
- 3 Nights’ accommodation in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
- Park Ranger Fees.
- Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- En-route lunch.
- Pure bottled drinking water or Soda.
However, 4 days Mgahinga Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey excludes:
- International flight.
- Ugandan Visa.
- Luxury drinks.
- Laundry.
- Gratitude to the local porter.
- Personal insurance.
- Personal shopping bills, cigarettes and any other item not mentioned above.
