4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda is one of the rarest safari encounters to Mgahinga National Park giving the best opportunities of a true African Safari with gorilla trekking in Mgahinga and Golden Monkey trekking. Golden Monkey trekking starts at 8.00am. There is brief orientation on what to expect and what to do or not to do while in the forest. Our 4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trek Mgahinga National Park is highly recommended to visitors whose interests is to do gorilla trekking in Uganda and at the same time meet the Golden Monkeys in Uganda this and more are the special safaris highlights during your 4 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkey Trek Mgahinga.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala-Kisoro/Mgahinga National Park (Travel Time +9hrs)
Our guide/driver picks you at 7:30 am from your hotel or place of residence in Entebbe or Kampala. Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural Village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Mgahinga National Park. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt. Gahinga Lodge (High end facility) Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. The afternoon, time permitting take on a local village foot safari to learn and share the life style of the local communities living around the park. Meals and overnight at Mt. Gahinga Lodge (High end facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Mgahinga Golden Monkey Trekking
Today is dedicated for golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park. Golden Monkey trekking starts at 8.00am. There is brief orientation on what to expect and what to do or not to do while in the forest. You are then separated into groups with guides and off you go tracking monkeys in the bamboo forest. The uniqueness of Golden monkeys, are unique in appearance. They have attractive outstanding colours, close to gold, hence the name. They are very playful and move quite fast, so if you want to take pictures you need to make sure you are steady and fast. Most of them are used to humans so they will not run away if they see people. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Mgahinga National Park-Kampala (Travel Time +9hrs)
After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using the Masaka – Mbarara highway arriving in Mbarara For lunch thereafter continue to Kampala or Entebbe for your outgoing flight back home or to your nest destination Meal Plan B-L End of Service
Safari Inclusion and Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Transportation by 4 WD safari Land Cruiser, Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees
- Mgahinga Golden Monkey Trekking permit
- One gorilla permit per person for Mgahinga National Park
- Community visit in Mgahinga
- Ranger fees
- Fuel plus all activities while on the tour as will be detailed in your itinerary.
Exclusions
- Local and international flights,
- Accommodation in Kampala (day prior to safari departure and on return from the safari),
- Personal Travel insurance,
- Visa Fees,
- Drinks,
- Cigarettes,
- Tips,
- Souvenirs and
- Any other items of personal nature