This 5 Day Gorilla and Golden monkey trip rewards an unusual chance to trek Mountain Gorillas and Golden monkey species. In Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park remains the only exclusive spot to soak up this unique experience on the itinerary below.
Day 1: Arrival – Pick up at Airport
You will be picked by our guide and transfer up to your hotel in Kampala. Arriving in time like in the morning, you can do the Kampala city tour visiting its major alluring spots within the suburbs. Later in the evening check in at the hotel for dinner and night stay.
Day 2: Kampala - Drive to Mgahinga.
Early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel, the journey to Mgahinga National Park in the western part of Uganda starts via Kampala - Masaka- Mbarara highway.
After en route stopover at the equator, continue for another stopover in Mbarara to have lunch. Later continue to Mgahinga National Park for check in at:
Budget: Kisoro Tourist Hotel
Midrange: Travellers’ Rest Hotel
Luxury: Mgahinga Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga
After morning breakfast, transfer to Ntebeko gate for briefing. Later the journey to the jungle starts in a group of eight people plus park rangers.
When you locate them, you are allowed for one hour while in their presence. After return to relax at the lodge.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking - Batwa Trail
Again be in for your morning breakfast - after transfer to the Park offices for guide lines about Golden monkey tracking. Later the journey starts in a group.
These species of Old World monkey family are mostly found in the mountainous bamboo forested areas, so it requires physical fitness for any participant.
Take photos and videos of these primates while there are feeding, laughing, playing and more. After return to the lodge for lunch.
In the evening you will do the Batwa trail experience. This cultural encounter with the Batwa includes introduction to their ancient life like hunting skills, medicinal plants used.
Visit the Garama caves, later return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Accommodation is the same as above.
Day 5: Mgahinga - Drive back to Kampala - Departure
Early in the morning have breakfast, later check out for the enticing journey back to Kampala. En route stopover is included in Mbarara to have lunch and continue with the journey.
Our guide will drop you at the airport in Entebbe for return flight back home. End of Safari.
Package includes:
- Airport Pick & Drop
- Accommodation
- Ground Transportation
- Gorilla Permit
- Golden monkey permit
- Batwa trail experience
- Mineral water
- English Speaking guide
Excludes:
- Entry Visa
- Luxury Drinks
- Tipping Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Activities not included.
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