5 Days Budget Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Volcano Climbing

Our 5 days budget and cheap Gorilla trekking & Volcano climbing safari in Uganda takes you to Mgahinga National park. Mgahinga National Park is well known for Gorilla safaris trekking in Uganda and a home to the habituated Nyakagezi gorilla group – a fairly nomadic bunch that have been known to cross the border into Rwanda and the Congo. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits high in the clouds, at an altitude of between 2,227m and 4,127m. As its name suggests, it was created to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and it is also an important habitat for the endangered golden Monkey. You also have an opportunity for Volcano climbing including Mt. Muhabura, Mt. Gahinga and Sabinyo. BOOK NOW
5 days budget and cheap Gorilla trekking & Volcano climbing safari

 Day 1: Arrival Entebbe –Kampala

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you to Kampala Forest Cottages (Budget facility) for an overnight and dinner. Meal plan Dinner

Day 2: Entebbe-Bwindi

Our guide/driver picks you at 7:30 am from your hotel or place of residence in Entebbe or Kampala. Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps.  Dinner and overnight stay at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

 Day 3: Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on relaxation and sightseeing around your camp Dinner and overnight stay at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Volcano Climbing Mgahinga

Today is dedicated for a Volcano Hike. This takes around six hours to ascend and descend Mt. Gahinga (3,474m), topped by a swamp-filled crater and giant lobelia. Lucky climbers may spot golden monkeys on their way through the bamboo forest. Return and overnight at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Drive back from Kisoro –Entebbe

Today is dedicated for your return transfers from Kisoro to Kampala arriving late evening at Entebbe Airport for your onward flight connection back home or to your next destination. Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch End of service

The 5 day Gorilla trekking & Volcano climbing safari package includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Ground transfers by 4WD safari minivan
  • Coffer tour
  • Volcano Hike
  • Fuel expenses
  • Accommodation while on safari
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
  • 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
  • Park entrance fees
  • One gorilla permit per person
  • Community village walk
  • Ranger fees
  • AMREF Medical emergency evacuation insurance

Excluded in the 5 day Gorilla trekking & Volcano climbing Safari are: International flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature

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