3 Days Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga
3 Days Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga, This remarkable excursion lets you visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the South Western part of Uganda lactated within the boundaries of Uganda’s border with Democratic Republic of Congo. Granting you a once in lifetime experience which includes meeting with the shy endangered ground dwelling Mountain Gorillas in the Jungles, gorilla trekking safari is one of the most done activity in Uganda no one should love to miss. Not only gorillas, but in the process of gorilla trekking, you will still stand a chance to spot many other forest dwellers such as golden monkey, different species of birds including the Double-collared Sunbird, Yellow-billed Kite, African Paradise Flycatcher, Black Kite, Alpine Chat, Grey Crowned Hornbill, Hadada Ibis, among others.
On arrival at Entebbe international airport, our Safari guide will pick you and transfer up to your booked hotel of residence either in Kampala or Entebbe.
Tour Highlights #3 Days Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Transfer to Kampala.
Activity highlights#3 Days Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga
- Gorilla Tracking main activity
Detailed itinerary for 3 Days Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga
Day 1: Kampala, Set off to Mgahinga National Park
The journey starts on day one, early in the morning have breakfast and after embark on the Safari jeep for a rousing journey from Kampala to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park via Kampala- Masaka- Mbarara highway.
En route stopover at the equator for brief explanation about it, photos and snacks is included. After continue with the journey for another stopover in Mbarara to have lunch, after lunch the stimulating Journey continues up to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Check in for dinner and Overnight.
Location Mgahinga National Park
Accommodation options include:
Budget: Kisoro Tourist Hotel/Amajambere Iwacu Community Campground
Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort/ Travellers’ Rest Hotel
Luxury: Mgahinga Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan: Full board ( Lunch and Dinner).
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Mgahinga.
Have early morning delicious breakfast, after transfer up to the Park offices in Mgahinga with your packed lunch for the short briefing conducted to highlight trekkers on how to behave while in presence of Mountain Gorillas.
There is only one habituated Gorilla family trekked in Mgahinga known as Nyakagezi Gorilla Family. After briefing, the journey to the Jungle starts in a group of eight trekkers and Park ranger guide following the well-established routes searching for these apes
However, after discovering their presence in the Jungle you are allowed to be in their presence for only one hour while seeing them playing with young ones, feeding, laughing plus taking photos and videos of them.
Finally after one hour session next is vacating the place back to Park offices for Gorilla trekking certificate award. Return to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Location Mgahinga National Park
Accommodation options include:
Budget: Kisoro Tourist Hotel/Amajambere Iwacu Community Campground
Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort/ Travellers’ Rest Hotel
Luxury: Mgahinga Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan: full board ( Lunch and Dinner).
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 3: Mgahinga – Drive Back to Kampala for Return flight
Have your morning breakfast at the lodge and after check out for your journey back to Kampala with en route stopover in Mbarara town for Lunch at Agip Motel. After lunch continue with the Journey back to Kampala.
Our guide will drop you off at the airport if you have a return flight that day or hotel of residence if you are to stay.
Package includes:
- Airport pick & Drop
- Gorilla Permit at 700 USD per person
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Mineral Water
- Ground transportation
- Experienced English speaking guide
It Excludes
- Air ticket & Visa
- Laundry
- Tips given to staff
- Luxury Drinks
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary