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7 Days –Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

7 Days / 6 Nights 100% Private (Tailored to You) Custom 4x4 Land Cruiser

Key Safari Highlights

Nyakagezi Gorilla Family Endangered Golden Monkeys Mount Sabinyo Volcano Hike Garama Cave Heritage

The Complete Itinerary

Day 1 Bed and Breakfast

Day 1: Meet and greet at Entebbe international Airport – Transfer to Your Hotel

Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof Leisurely & Scenic Transition

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport where your Uganda Adventure Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. Your will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari. Depending on the time of arrival you are advised to have money Changed on this day and time allowing you may go for city tour with the help of our driver/guide, visit the shopping Malls around town and craft villages to get items which you may need while in upcountry . Accommodation: Protea by Marriot Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary
Dining: Bed and Breakfast • Chef-Curated Organic Dining
Day 2 Full Board

Day 2: Domestic Flight Transfer to Kisoro Airstrip – Road Transfer to the Lodge

Bush Flight Transfer Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm

After early Morning Breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for your domestic flight transfer to Kisoro Airstrip where you will meet and greet with another representative to transfer you to the lodge. You will reach early for lunch at the Lodge. Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary
Dining: Full Board • Chef-Curated Organic Dining
Day 3 Full Board

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking Experience

Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort Active Forest Trekking (3–6 hrs) Mountain Gorillas

After an early breakfast, depart for a briefing on your gorilla trekking adventure. Led by experienced trackers, you'll hike the slopes of the volcanoes, starting from the previous day's gorilla encounter site. While physically demanding, the trek is filled with anticipation and the beauty of the forest. The highlight is encountering the gentle gorillas in their natural habitat, where you can observe them eating, resting, playing, and bonding. You’ll spend one hour with the gorillas before returning to your lodge. Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board Day 4: Guided Batwa Pygmy Trail After breakfast, Proceed for a Batwa pygmy trail Experience– here we shall experience the culture of the ancient Batwa People who live in these forests, See the forest through the eyes of the first People who have lived here for over 500,000 years! Experience the lives of the Batwa People on the Interactive Batwa Trail and learn more about their hunting tricks, blacksmith, making of fire from sticks, herbal collections, weaving of Baskets, making bamboo cups, clothing beyond this generation among other interesting thrilling activities. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary
Dining: Full Board • Chef-Curated Organic Dining
Day 4 Full Board

Day 5: Guided Volcano Climbing

Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort Active Forest Trekking (3–6 hrs) Mountain Gorillas

Today, hike the summits of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, including Muhavura, the highest peak. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda, Congo, the Rift Valley, and Bwindi. The trails pass through forests and bamboo groves, with unique Giant Lobelias and groundsels. At 4,127m, the summit offers panoramic views and a crater lake. Mount Gahinga, the smallest peak, features a lush, swamp-filled crater. Sabinyo’s jagged peaks offer the rare experience of standing in three countries (Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo) at once. Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary
Dining: Full Board • Chef-Curated Organic Dining
Day 5 Full Board

Day 6: Guided Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Magical Bunyonyi

Rainforest Foot Safari & Ranger Escort Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm Mountain Gorillas Chimpanzees

Have Breakfast and enjoy golden monkey tracking and like the gorillas, contact with these rare primates is limited to an hour though you will have a chance to follow the striking orange coated monkey in the company of ranger guides. After an early lunch, transfer to lake Bunyonyi which has breathtaking scenery. Spend the night overlooking Uganda deepest lake, where you may try your hand at paddling at dugout canoe, or eating fresh water crayfish. Accommodation: Birds Nest Meal Plan: Full Board

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary
Dining: Full Board • Chef-Curated Organic Dining
Day 6

Day 7: Road Transfer to Entebbe with a stopover at the Royal Drum factory and Equator.

Custom 4x4 Cruiser • Pop-Up Roof Morning & Sunset Game Rhythm

After Breakfast, transfer to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for water experience, here you will too have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. Take some photos, then another stop over at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations arriving in the afternoon.

Lodge: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge • Wilderness Sanctuary

What is Included in Your Journey

All Included Features

  • All ground transfers in custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) at verified luxury/comfort lodges
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide & native wildlife tracker
  • All National Park entrance fees and UWA ranger guide levies
  • All scheduled game drives and boat safaris mentioned in itinerary
  • Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle throughout the journey
  • Gorilla or Chimpanzee tracking permits (where applicable to package)
  • Emergency AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation insurance coverage

Excluded Items

  • International flight tickets and Uganda tourist entry visa ( online)
  • Personal travel & medical insurance
  • Gratuities for driver-guide, park rangers, and lodge hospitality staff
  • Alcoholic beverages, premium spirits, and personal bar tabs
  • Optional activities not outlined in the confirmed itinerary

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