3 Days Budget Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Mgahinga gorilla national park is Uganda’s smallest but most diverse national park with two of the rear and endangered primate species, the forest is a home to Mountain gorillas, Golden monkeys and the Batwa pygmy’s that used to be the permanent residence in the area, the park sits between the volcanoes of Muhavura, sabyinyo and Gahinga that borders Rwanda and Democratic republic of Congo.

Our 3 Days Budget Mgahinga gorilla trekking safari will give you a great opportunity to trek the rear mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, our experts will find you some of the best places to stay around the park on budget to give you maximum comfort during your gorilla trekking safari.

Highlights

Scenic drive
Equator line
Mountain gorilla trekking

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kampala/Entebbe and transfer to Mgahinga gorilla national park

Our guide will pick you up from the agreed location and time in the morning and you will start your drive south west of Kampala to Bwindi forest passing through the Equator line and having lunch in Mbarara, the drive is scenic via Lake Mburo national park boundary where you may have chance to encounter wildlife on the road enroute, the rolling hill of Kigezi, the superb views of the Volcanoes and upon arrival at the lodge you will check in and have dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience in the rainforest

After beautiful morning breakfast you will be picked up from the Lodge and transfer to park station for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife authority rangers about what to expect on the trek, the trek usually takes 2-8 hours with 1 hour of viewing the Mountain gorillas included and after you will return back to the Lodge for relaxation.

Day 3: Drive back to Entebbe/ Kampala

With great experience with the mountain gorillas you will bid farewell to the Lodge and start your drive back to Entebbe/Kampala upon arrival you may be transferred to the airport for your flight or our guide will take your to you place of residence or hotel.

Includes

Gorilla permit
Accommodation
Vehicle, Guide and Fuel
Enroute meals
free airport transfers

Excludes

International flights
Uganda tourist Visa
Insurances
Tips for guides and hotels
personal expenses like Alcoholic drinks

When to book the safari package

Anytime but we recommend at least 3 months in advance for purposes of securing gorilla permits.

Best time to travel

All year round but best between May to October and from December to February.

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