Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure through Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located in the breathtaking southwestern corner of Uganda and discover the untamed beauty of the pearl of Africa. The adventure will start from Entebbe or the area around Entebbe or Kampala in your lodge.
These 4 days itinerary is a mixture of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and stunning landscapes. On Day 2 prepare for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, as you come face-to-face with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat then in the late afternoon dive into the rich cultural heritage of the Batwa people, as you explore their traditional ways of life through a guided experience. Day 3 brings you closer with the rare opportunity to trek golden monkeys, known for their playful nature and vibrant appearance.
Each day offers a unique perspective on Uganda’s diverse wildlife and cultural history, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
BRIEF ITRINERARY
Day 1: Pick up from your hotel in Entebbe and Transfer to Mgahinga
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and visit the Batwa cultural experience.
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking.
Day 4: Departure
Tour highlights
Gorilla trekking
Batwa cultural experience
Golden monkey trekking
A DETAILED ITINERARY ABOUT YOUR 4 DAYS PRIMATES AND NATURE
Day 1: Pick up from the airport and Transfer to Mgahinga
After having breakfast in the Morning, your driver guide will pick you up from the Hotel and start your 4 days primate and nature. You will make a stop over at the Equator, take photos and then proceed with your journey to Mgahinga. En route lunch will be taken at Mbarara.
Check in at your lodge, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and visit the Batwa cultural experience.
Early in the morning, after having breakfast head to the parks headquarters for a briefing to learn about the dos and don’ts of the gorillas trekking experience while in the jungle.
Head to the park’s dense forests to track Mgahinga’s mountain gorillas expect to also view a number of monkey and bird species. Once you have located them, you can spend up to an hour watching these magnificent apes feeding, playing and relaxing in the trees. After having lunch, in the late afternoon prepare to go and visit the Batwa for your cultural experience.
Here you will learn about the lives of the indigenous Batwa on the Batwa Trail. Local guides take you through the 8km gentle trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, demonstrating their traditional ways of life along the way, including hunting, gathering honey, fire making and fetching water. The trail culminates with a moving performance in the Garama Cave, an important spiritual and cultural site for the Batwa.
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking
A thrilling Golden Monkey tracking excursion in Mgahinga National Park is the focus of today. Head deep into golden monkey country and explore open glades and lush bamboo woods. Very early in the morning, after taking breakfast you will depart for your golden monkey experience. The experience starts with a briefing where you learn about the dos and don’ts of these creatures while in their habitat.
Expert guides will lead you to the habitat of habituated golden monkeys depending on the group allocated to you. Unlike the gorillas, golden monkeys have a bright colour thus easy spotting them. once you view them, only one hour is offered for interaction. Here you can take photos, see them feed, play, jump and many more. After trekking return to your hotel with your guide have lunch then relax around at the lodge.
Later in the evening, savour a delightful dinner and relax for the night.
Day 4: Departure
Rise up early have breakfast then prepare to transfer from Mgahinga national park to Entebbe international airport. Check out to your lodge and then embark on your journey to transfer to Entebbe.
En route lunch will be taken from Mbarara town.
End of the 4 days primates and nature.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
A professional English-speaking guide.
Gorilla permits
Ground transportation
Golden monkey permits
Safe bottled drinking water
TOUR EXCLUSIONS
International flights and visas.
Tips.
Laundry
Personal expenses like beverages, alcoholic drinks