Gorilla encounter in Mgahinga

3 days—An encounter with the rare Mountain Gorillas and the Batwa cultural experience

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Safari summary

Mgahinga Gorilla national park is one of the best safari destinations that will give you a memorable holiday stay in the Pearl of Africa. Located at the border with Rwanda in the Virungas, this park is where you will track both the rare mountain Gorillas and the Golden monkeys. This is on addition to the rewarding mount Gahinga, Sabinyo and Muhavura. These scenic hikes will get you immersed in the true African Jungle, on addition to the rewarding authentic African cultures of the indigenous Batwa communities.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Mgahinga

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Safari highlights

Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Meals
Premium alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Transfer to Mgahinga for Gorillas

Mgahinga

This day you will meet your safari guide in Kampala well set to take you for the Gorilla tracking safari in Mgahinga national park. The journey that takes about 10hrs will have several stopovers at places of interest and for refreshing. This beautiful park will welcome you with its beautiful views of the highlands ideal for sunset photography. Upon arrival to the park, you will be transferred to Travelers rest Kisoro for dinner and overnight stay (Full-board basis).

Traveler's Rest Lodge Kisoro

Gorilla tracking and Cultural tour

Mgahinga

This will be a rewarding day that you will live to remember. After breakfast, you will depart from the lodge ready with your packed lunch for the Gorilla tracking experience. Your safari guide will transfer you to the briefing area where you will meet the rangers for briefing before heading into the forest. Once the Gorillas have been tracked, you will have an hour with the Gorillas for photography. You will visit the local communities for a cultural experience

Travelers Rest Lodge Kisoro

Return to Kampala

After a morning breakfast head to Kampala, with a Stop at Mbarara city for lunch; thereafter have an equator experience at Mpigi town before proceeding to Entebbe international airport for your outbound flight.

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