7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

This 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari offers you exceptional Gorilla Trekking encounters, Golden Monkey tracking adventures and Wildlife safaris in Uganda. It starts at the Entebbe International Airport to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park then to Lake Mburo National Park located in the Western Part of Uganda.

Trip Overview of the 7 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: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Lake Mburo

Day 7: Departure to Entebbe Airport

Detailed Itinerary of the 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Day 1: Arrive and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

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

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Get to trek the rare species of Mountain Gorillas today as you start with early morning breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters.

You shall be welcomed by a park ranger guide who briefs you about the conduct when with the Gorillas. You shall be informed about Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mountain Gorillas, Gorilla Trekking procedure and Golden Monkey Tracking.

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

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Have breakfast the transfer to trek the amazing Golden Monkeys. Proceed to the park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Golden Monkeys.

When you reach here, 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 and golden monkey 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: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Uganda Wildlife SafariEarly morning breakfast then transfer towards Mbarara Town to Lake Mburo National Park which is situated a few kilometers off the busy town.

You transfer for a period of 6 hours and on reaching the park enjoy an en-route Game Drive around the park watching various wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. Lunch is en-route at the Igongo Cultural Centre.

After lunch, you shall proceed to the park and enjoy an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife animals like zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, leopards, various antelope species, klipspringer, warthogs, leopards, topi, bushbucks, hyenas and jackals etc. After the Game Drive, continue to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge.

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Lake Mburo

Morning breakfast then transfer to the park. Drive along various tracks in the park traversing from one point to another watching wildlife animals wandering around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; the “big five” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos) as well as numerous antelope species, hippos, baboons etc.

At mid day, break off for lunch then later continue to the shores of Lake Mburo where you leave from to embark on an afternoon Boat cruise. This will take you a period of 3 hours as you watch wildlife animals along the shores, hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters. After the Boat cruise, you shall return to the shores where you leave from to get back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mihingo Lodge.

Day 7: 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.

Includes

  • Accommodation and Meals
  • Transportation in a 4×4 wheel safari vehicle
  • Airport transfers
  • Gorilla Trekking Permits
  • Golden Monkey Tracking Permit
  • Park entry Fees
  • Game Viewing and Activities
  • Professional English speaking Guide
  • Basic Travel Insurance

Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Visas
  • Optional extra Activities
  • Second gorilla trekking permit
  • Second Golden Monkey Tracking Permit
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Soft drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Optional Transfers
  • Extra Nights
  • Health and Medical Expenses