5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

This 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari begins at the Entebbe International Airport to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where you get to watch the amazing Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the South Western Part of Uganda and prominently known to offer amazing Gorilla Trekking and Golden Monkey Tracking Adventures. Contact an expert at Self Drive Uganda to draft you the 5 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari on self drive to enjoy the best in the presence of the Gorillas.

Trip Overview of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Arrive and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Day 4: Guided community walk to the Batwa Homesteads

Day 5: Departure to Entebbe Airport

Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Arrive and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Arrival and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park located in the South West of Uganda close to the border of Rwanda. You transfer for a period of 8 hours via Kisoro Town with en-route views of the green terrain, bird species, lunch at Agip motel. After the lunch break, proceed to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where you reach later in the late evening and go direct to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today you get to trek the rare species of Mountain Gorillas. Have early morning breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters where you are welcomed by a park ranger guide who briefs you about the conduct around the Gorillas. You shall be informed about the vast Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mountain Gorilla Families, Gorilla Trekking procedure and Golden Monkey Tracking as well as the local Batwa people around the bamboo green forest.

After the briefing session, you shall be allocated into groups of 8 with lead park ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the majestic Mountain Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours watching the green terrain, bird species, till you meet the Gorillas.

After a while, you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour stay in their presence taking various photos to keep with you.  After Gorilla trekking, you shall transfer back to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today you get to track and watch the orange colored Golden Monkeys in their natural forest vegetation habitat. You shall have breakfast at the lodge then the driver guide shall transfer you to the park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Golden Monkeys.

On reaching the park, you are welcomed by a park ranger who informs you about Mgahinga National Park, Golden Monkeys, Mountain Gorillas, the local Batwa people then later he shall allocate you into groups of 8 with lead park ranger who lead you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the forest and track the Golden Monkeys.

Follow varying trails in the forest searching for the Golden Monkeys and when you meet them, you stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. Follow them as they jump from one tree branch to the nest as well as take you through their day to day livelihood. After taking photos and tracking the Golden Monkeys, you shall return back to your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 4: Guided Community Walk to the Batwa Homesteads

After the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, you shall embark on a guided community walk to the local Batwa homesteads. You transfer with park ranger guides who informs you about Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the local indigenous Batwa people. On reaching the local  Batwa communities, you shall engage in various adventure activities like music, Dance and Drama with the local Batwa. They will also inform you about Mgahinga Forest as well as their unique traditions and customs. They will inform you about hunting, gathering and their deep connection to the forest.

After the guided community walk, you shall return back to your lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.

Day 5: Departure to Entebbe

Have relaxed delicious breakfast then with your belongings embark on transfer to Kampala then Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.

Inclusions

  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • Golden monkey Tracking Permit
  • Transport in a 4×4 wheel safari vehicle
  • Ground transportation
  • Fuel and driver
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • Gorilla Trekking Guide and Ranger
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Additional extra Activities
  • Local Government Taxes and Service Charges

Exclusions

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, gifts.
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Additional Activities
  • Optional Domestic Flights
  • Medical/ Vaccination Expenses