5 Days Discovering Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda has all what you need to fully explore the adventures of Mgahinga National Park from a coffee tour, village/community visit to share and learn their ways of life, to the amazing gorilla trekking safari experience and finally to the most amazing cultural encounter of visiting and interacting with the Batwa people. This safari is popular to visitors that wish to have the best of Uganda’s smallest park Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda’s hidden treasure that has everything for your true African Safari while staying at Mt. Gahinga Safari Lodge
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Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe-fly to Kisoro
Our guide/driver picks you at from your hotel in Entebbe for your transfer to Entebbe International Airports to catch up with a scheduled flight to Kisoro. This morning flight departs at 07:00am arriving at 08:10am, you will enjoy the Ariel view of the beautiful changing Landscape. The flight is only for 1 and half hours to the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. On your arrival to Kisoro Airstrip, you will be transferred with our vehicle to you Lodge. After an early lunch ready to make tour of a coffee plantation visit to witness the whole process how to do coffee with a community village visit. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, 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 is spent on relaxation and sightseeing around your camp Dinner and overnight stay at Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Mgahinga Mt. Volcano Climbing
Today is dedicated for a hike to Mgahinga Mountain. The mountain has afro-montane vegetation with cool climate and a large bamboo area. Mgahinga volcano acts as a better view point offering great views of the 3-countries Uganda, Rwanda and Congo on clear days without clouds and mist. You will be able to see Lake Edward in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Burundi and some peaks of Rwenzori Mountain. Meals and overnight at Mt. Gahinga Lodge (High end facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Mgahinga Batwa Cultural experience
Today is dedicated for a Batwa experience where the Batwa demonstrate hunting techniques, gather honey, point out medicinal plants and demonstrate how to make bamboo cups. The highlight of the trail is a descent into the Garama cave, a 200m long lava tube beneath Mt. Gahinga. The Batwa are famed for their music and dance and their historic, subterranean council chamber in Garama cave provides the setting for an unforgettable performance. The Batwa trail is a celebration of the forest culture of the ‘first people’. It is impossible, however, to ignore the fact that Batwa life has greatly changed. The day’s events conclude is a discussion about the Batwa’s current situation. Meals and overnight at Mt. Gahinga Lodge (High end facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Fly from Kisoro Airstrip fly back to Entebbe
Today is dedicated for your flight out of Kisoro departing at 0825 arriving at 1125 ready for your onward flight connection back home or to your next destination End of service Meal plan: Breakfast
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Ground transfers by 4 WD safari Land Cruiser
- Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- Return Flight fare to Mgahinga
- 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
- One gorilla permit per person
- Volcano Hike Mgahinga
- Community village walk
- Full day Batwa Cultural Visit
- Ranger fees
Excludes
- International flights,
- Personal Travel insurance,
- Visa Fees,
- Drinks,
- Cigarettes,
- Tips,
- Souvenirs and,
- Any other items of personal nature