Our 5 days Luxury Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking safari in Uganda takes you to Mgahinga National park. Mgahinga National Park is home to the habituated Nyakagezi gorilla group – a fairly nomadic bunch. Mgahinga forest park is also an important habitat for the endangered golden Monkey. You will take on the most unique golden monkey trekking in Uganda, Golden monkey safaris can only be done in Mgahinga National park. Do not miss this most memorable safari combining Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Golden Monkey trekking safari in Mgahinga. BOOK NOW
Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you to Protea Hotel (High end) for an overnight and dinner. Meal plan Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe-Bwindi
Our guide/driver picks you at from your hotel in Entebbe for your transfer to Entebbe International Airports to catch up with a scheduled flight to Kisoro. This morning flight departs at 0700a arriving at 0810, you will enjoy the Ariel view of the beautiful changing Landscape. The flight is only for 1 and half hours to the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. On your arrival to Kisoro Airstrip, you will be transferred with our vehicle to you Lodge. After an early lunch ready to make tour of a coffee plantation visit to witness the whole process how to do coffee with a community village visit. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, 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 Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Golden Monkey trekking Mgahinga
Today is dedicated for golden monkey trekking. The Golden Monkey is a subspecies of the Blue monkey (or Sykes monkey). As a result of continuous divisions of forests, Cercopithecus species were isolated in different regions and therefore forced to adapt to these regions. Golden monkey trekking is the most exciting experience through the bamboo forest. Return and overnight at Mt Gahinga Lodge (lodge facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Fly from Kisoro Airstrip fly back to Entebbe
Today is dedicated for your flight out of Kisoro departing at 0825 arriving at 1125 ready for your onward flight connection back home or to your next destination End of service Meal plan: Breakfast
The 5 day Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey safari package includes
- Airport transfers
- Ground transfers by 4 WD safari Land Cruiser
- Coffer tour
- Golden monkey trekking Mgahinga Park
- Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- Return Flight fare
- 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 & Golden Monkey Safari are:
International flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature