This 6 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Safari – By Road option, takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps not only for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga but also for a unique safari experience to track golden monkeys in Mgahinga, Volcano hiking, 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. Our 6 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Safari – By Road option also gives you a opportunity for a Batwa cultural safari experience into the Garama cave, a 200m long lava tube beneath Mt. Gahinga National Park. Book now our 6 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Safari –By Road option for yet a new world of Africa Safari experience.
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Itinerary of Mgahinga Gorilla Safari:
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 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: Golden Monkey Trekking Mgahinga
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 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 5: 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 6: Mgahinga National Park-Kampala/Entebbe (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
Mgahinga Gorilla Safari Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Transportation by 4 WD safari Land Cruiser
- Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- 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
- Golden monkey trekking
- 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