Gorilla and Golden monkeys

6 days—Airport pickup and hotel transfer •Gorilla trekking •Golden monkey trekking •Lake Excursion •Return to Entebbe/Kampala •Kampala and Entebbe Tour

$2600-2700 USD

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Safari summary

The 6-Day Mgahinga Gorilla, Golden Monkeys, Batwa Trail Experience, and Mount Sabinyo Hiking Safari will immerse you in the beauty and cultural richness of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located in southwestern Uganda.

It is attached to Volcanoes National Park in with Rwanda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This adventure offers unforgettable experiences, from encounters with mountain gorillas and golden monkeys to exploring the heritage of the Batwa people and hiking the majestic Mount Sabinyo.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Mgahinga

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Hiking | trekking
Bushman | tribal visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival at Entebe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Kampala for check-in and a briefing about the safari. If time permits, you’ll embark on an evening city tour to visit key historical landmarks such as the Uganda National Museum, Kabaka’s Palace, Amin’s Torture Chambers, and the Old Kampala Mosque. Afterward, you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Serena hotel

Transfer to Mgahinga

Mgahinga

After breakfast, begin your scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, nestled in the Virunga Volcanoes. The park is renowned for its unique ecosystem, home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and indigenous Batwa people. On your way, stop at the Equator crossing for an informative experience about the hemisphere forces and take a break for lunch in Mbarara city before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax for the evening.

Travellers rest hotel

Mountain Gorrila trekking

Mgahinga

After an early breakfast, head to the park’s information center for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Under the guidance of a UWA ranger, you’ll set off into the forest to track one of the park’s mountain gorilla families. The trek can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once you find them, you’ll spend a magical hour observing their behavior and taking photos. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation in the afternoon.

Travellers

Golden monkey trekking

Mgahinga

In the morning, gear up for golden monkey tracking. These rare, colorful primates are unique to the Virunga region, and tracking them through the bamboo forest provides a truly special wildlife encounter. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy the Batwa Trail Experience in the afternoon. The Batwa, the original inhabitants of the forest, will share their traditional knowledge, demonstrating hunting techniques, survival skills, and spiritual customs from their former life as forest dwellers.

Travellers rest hotel

Mountain Sabinyo hiking and lak

Mgahinga

Early in the morning, join a guided trek up Mount Sabinyo. The hike is challenging but rewarding, with the summit offering spectacular views of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As you ascend through bamboo forests, you might encounter wildlife like golden monkeys or even gorillas. After the hike, descend and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes, for a relaxing evening.

Lodge e on lake Bunyoni

Canoeing, on L. Bunyonyi, &Return

Mgahinga

After breakfast, embark on a morning canoeing tour on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting Akampene Island, also known as the Punishment Island, where unmarried pregnant girls were once left to die. After this cultural insight, return to the lodge to check out and start your drive back to Entebbe. You’ll enjoy lunch en route and be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 6-day adventure.

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