- Itinerary
4 DAYS GORILLA & GOLDEN MONKEY EXPEDITION
Overview
Embark on a 4-day gorilla and golden monkey safari, visiting both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas and is the only place where wild chimpanzees co-exist with gorillas. The safari also takes you to Mgahinga National Park, where you can trek golden monkeys. This journey begins and ends in Entebbe.
Highlights
- Tour starts and ends in Entebbe
- Visits to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park
- Activities include gorilla tracking in Bwindi and golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked by our professional guide and transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe/ Kampala. Depends on your arrival time, you can choose to do Entebbe or Kampala city tour. Accommodation on this day can be arranged upon request
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your trip starts in Entebbe or Kampala where you will depart from for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda. En route, you’ll stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and a brief experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive to Bwindi for an overnight stay at your booked hotel.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing about gorilla trekking. The trek, guided by trackers, can last anywhere from half an hour to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movement. As you navigate through the dense forest, you may also encounter other primates, birds, and rare tree species. Once the gorillas are located, you’ll spend an hour with them before returning to the headquarters, where you’ll receive a certificate for participating in the trek. Return to your booked hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Mgahinga National Park for a briefing, followed by a golden monkey trek. Along the way, you’ll experience the park’s diverse attractions before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, you’ll drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation or departure flight. You’ll also have a final stop at the Equator for photos and buying souvenirs
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: None (End of trip)
Inclusions:
- Ground transport in a 4×4 land cruiser
- Professional guide
- 3 Nights’ Accommodation
- Full board meals
- Return airport transfers
- Entrance fees
- Gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey trekking
- Equator experience
Exclusions:
- Air ticket & visa
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratitude
- En-route meals