About 4 Days Uganda Golden Monkey Trek
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a small but mighty park in Uganda, hugging the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. At its core are three volcanoes shared by all three countries of interest. This chunk of Africa has a great deal to offer lovers of the great outdoors. For those who want to stay longer, they can climb the Sabyinyo, Gahinga, or Muhabura volcanoes; venture into neighboring parks such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking; or descend into Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation at the beautiful islands.
Experiences on this trip
Day by day
4 days described below.
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Day 1
Get to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After breakfast (7 am), your guide will drive you to Kisoro town which is located near the volcanoes. Enjoy scenic views of terraced hills if you are coming from Kigali city. You can also fly through Entebbe Airport in case you will arrive late in Kigali city. Check-in and relax at the lodge in the afternoon as you prepare for walks/hikes.
A morning flight can be taken from Entebbe Airport departing at 7 am and arriving at Kisoro airport at 8:50 am which takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes flying time. This gives you time to do activities around lodge or explore nearby villages.
Travel Time:
- By Car: Approximately 8 hours including stopovers
- By Plane: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes (4 hours through Kigali)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Day 2
Golden Monkey Tracking
Golden monkeys live in bamboo found on volcano slopes that Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo share their boundaries with each other. After an early breakfast, your guide will take you to Ntebeko park headquarters where a ranger will brief you about golden monkey tracking dos and don'ts before entering into bamboo forest. Follow a trail behind the ranger guide and while in the jungle, be able to spot other primates such as different types of monkeys, birds and some reptiles. Spend at least one hour with these incredibly beautiful creatures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 3
Batwa Trail
The Batwa people lived in the forests before the parks were adults to protect animals and plants. They left their unique lifestyle after being taught about farming by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Early morning breakfast is served (7 am), your guide will take you to Ntebeko park headquarters where guides will be waiting for you at the gate. You will be guided through Garama cave and told how they used to stay safe from wild animals. The money collected from this tour is used to buy land/house for families that are still living in poverty.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 4
Return Journey via Kigali or Entebbe
After early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to Kigali city where you will either have lunch around town or go straight away to the airport for your flight back home. We say thank you for visiting Uganda with us!
Travel Time:
- By Car: Approximately 8 hours including stopovers
- By Plane: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes (4 hours through Kigali)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
