2 People | Leaves: Any Day
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Activities: Gorilla Tracking
Destination: Mgahinga Forests
Activities: Golden Monkeys Tracking
Tour Highlights
- Country Drive to Bwindi – Western Uganda
- Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Golden monkeys tracking Mgahinga Forest.
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking with Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga forests Uganda.
Overview:
This 4 days Bwindi gorilla tracking with Golden Monkeys safari, will may take you to Mgahinga National Park where you may also trek gorillas, especially for those who are interested in tracking the gorilla family named Nyakagezi which is a place in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) where there is a lot of sumptuous food which is attractive to the gorillas. While our 4 days gorilla tracking with golden monkeys safari starts and ends in Entebbe, we can also tailor it to start and end in Kigali Rwanda.
But specifically With this Itinerary you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the best spot in world for the mountain gorilla tracking and Mgahinga National Park for the golden monkeys. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost a half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. It is also the only place in the world where wild chimpanzees co-exist with mountain gorillas.
Highlights
– One can choose to arrive in Kigali in Rwanda or Entebbe in Uganda
– The tour will be in Uganda
– The tour starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda) or it can also start and end in Kigali
– The tourist will visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
– The tourist will also visit Mgahinga National Park
Activities:
– Gorilla tracking in Bwindi or Mgahinga
– Golden Monkeys tracking in Mgahinga National Park
Getting around:
– The vehicles for use includes open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
– A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
– Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost
Things To Consider
– Accommodation is Inclusive
– Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
– Tour can depart any day
– Tour can be customized
– Solo travelers can join this tour
– Age Limit: 15 years and above
Safari Itinerary:
DAY 1: Depart to Bwindi National Park Safari for Gorilla Tracking
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by G.S Uganda Travel agent and then depart from Entebbe/Kampala and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in South western Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the number of mountain gorillas in the whole world. It is also the only place where chimpanzees co-exist with Mountain Gorillas.
En route you have a stopover at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe to take photographs and observe a simple experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for Lunch. Later embark on the scenic view drive (long horned cattle, banana plantations, Kigezi highland, etc) to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveler’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
DAY 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Have an early morning breakfast, pack your lunch and report to the Park Headquarters at about 7:45 am for registration and then have a briefing with the tour guides about the Dos and the Don’ts during your Gorilla Tracking safari. Start your gorilla trek that will take you half an hour to three quarters of the day through the steeply forested landscape which is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails. The amount of time taken for the trek largely depends on the movement of the gorillas. But it is an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. As you trek have some time and have lunch before continuing with the trek, one is also likely to spot other primates, birds and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the Park headquarter where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and in recognition of your contribution to the conservation effort.
Meals: All Meals Included
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
DAY 3: Golden Monkeys Tracking in Mgahinga National Park.
After early morning breakfast, drive to Mgahinga National Park for briefing with the tour guides and then go for golden monkey tracking have your parked lunch en-route the trek. This golden monkeys walk will expose you to other attractions in the park before returning back to your hotel for overnight
Meals: All Meals Included
Main Destination: Mgahinga National Park
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
DAY 4: Transfer Back To Kampala or Entebbe International Airport
Have early morning breakfast and then start on the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe for your post tour accommodation or you may choose to fly out of Uganda on this day. You will have lunch en-route(Mbarara city) the journey and again you will have another chance to make a stopover at Mpabire village for local crafts and drum making place, to get your self some of the African crafts on your way back to Kampala.
End of Tour 4 days gorilla tracking with golden monkeys safari.
Requirements for this Safari:
- Uganda Visa (USD50) which is paid online:link https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
- Gorilla and Golden Monkeys tracking permits (paid for in advance through our company)
- Travel & Health insurance arranged for from your home country
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Physical fitness
What You need for Gorilla and Golden Monkey tracking
- Water: Gorilla trekking and Golden monkeys tracking can be very tiresome and you need to refill your tank as the trek goes on. It is advisable to park a few water filtration tablets before you come for the trek.
- Boots: You will need good waterproof comfortable shoes. Sometimes it rains during the trek, so skid proof shoes can come in handy.
- Rain Jacket: You are advised to carry rain jacket because it rains very often in Mgahinga forest
- Snack: You can carry a light snack to give you some energy during the walk in the forest
- Trouser and Shirts Mgahinga forest is covered with thick undergrowth, therefore light trousers and long sleeved shirts are advised.
- Socks: You will have to tuck in the trousers into the socks to avoid insects crawling inside.
- Gloves: You will need Gardening gloves because you will be grabbing tree branches, leaves, name it, and some can be thorny.
- Camera: Carry a good camera (no flash for gorillas) to capture this lifetime experience
Included
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
- Gorilla trekking permit – US$800 per person
- Golden monkey tracking permit – us $100 p/person
- Services of an English Speaking Driver/guide
- Community visit fees
- Pickup and Return airport transfers
- Meals as per Itinerary
- 4×4 Safari Transportation
- English Speaking Tour Guide/Driver
Not Included
- Other drinks
- Laundry
- Tips to local guides
- Telephone expenses
- Porter fees while trekking Gorillas
- Personal insurance
- Cigarettes
- Visas
- Tips for Driver and Guides
- Souvenirs
- Insurance
- Air tickets
- Drinks from the Accommodation
- Laundry
- Anything not discussed during the initial meeting
- Other drinks
- Laundry
- Tips to local guides
- Telephone expenses
- Porter fees while trekking Gorillas
- Cigarettes
Interested in this tour?
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