Spend your 4 days Uganda gorillas & golden monkeys safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This experience is done in the south western part of the country. Track both the endangered mountain gorillas and the smaller golden monkeys in the true wilderness. Beside, you can also encounter the Batwa culture. You will be involved in long road trips to and from this national park. It is important to know that it is located in a remote region of the country. Other attractions to encounter are the elephants, olive baboons, red tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys, among others. Several stopovers are made, with the major one being lunch enroute. Near Mpigi, go to the Uganda equator for experiment and photography.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Depart to Mgahinga gorilla national park in south western Uganda
Depart to where silver meets gold (Mgahinga Gorilla National Park) after pickup from the airport or hotel in Kampala. This is the smallest national park in the country with an area of 33.7 sq.km. The journey can take 7-8 hours depending on traffic on the road. It’s famous for golden monkeys and mountain gorillas that are found in this park. Essentially, this is the only area you can trek the golden monkeys in Uganda.
You will have first stopover at the Uganda equator in Kayabwe where you will purchase some souvenirs (on your cost). Also, take photos among others. Proceed to Mbarara town where you will have lunch at Igongo cultural centre. This enables you to explore the Banyankole culture. Later on, proceed through the long horned cattle farmlands, Kigezi terraced hills up to Kisoro district. Then, find the way to Mgahinga National Park where you will check in your accommodation facility.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and cultural encounter
Wake up and drive to the park headquarters after a cup of tea or coffee. Receive short instructions about gorilla trekking rules. These include using long sleeved clothes, hiking shoes, no flash light cameras, among others. You will head to the forest to start trekking. Encounter other attractions like elephants, olive baboons, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys and also different bird species. The latter are so beautiful in their natural colours.
Trekking can take 2-7 hours depending on where you find these endangered species. Meanwhile, only one hour will be granted to you after finding them. Return to the headquarters where you will be awarded with a certificate for trekking the gorillas in Uganda. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa cultural community to experience their culture through traditional dances, music and food. Return to the lodge, marking the end of day two.
Day 3: Golden monkey trekking
Trek the golden monkeys after briefing to receive instructions about trekking rules and regulations while trekking. During the trek, you will encounter elephants, olive baboons, red tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys among others.
This activity can take 2-5 hours depending on the location of these monkeys. But, an hour will be allocated to you to enjoy their presence as they swing from one tree to another. After trekking, head to the lodge to be served with lunch and leisure.
Day 4: Travel back to Kampala/Entebbe
The last day of your tour starts with spiced breakfast. After check out of the hotel and set off to Kampala – the capital city of Uganda. A tour will end with either a drop off at the hotel or Entebbe airport.
