The Exclusive 3-Day Gorilla Trek in Mgahinga NP from Entebbe

Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and greeted by our representative, who will brief you on what to expect during the 3-day gorilla trekking adventure. You will then embark on the journey to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is situated in the south-western corner of Uganda in Kisoro district. Your first stopover will be at the equator for pictures and shopping from the craft shops if you are interested. The next stopover will be in Mbara for hot lunch and refreshments. Along the way, you will enjoy great views of the landscape, the long horned Ankole cattle, tea plantations, and open grasslands. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mount Gahinga lodge (Luxury)/ Ichumbi hotel Kisoro (Midrange)

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa cultural tour

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking guidelines. You will go with packed lunch, enough drinking water and hiking equipment. At the park headquarters, you will be assigned the armed ranger guides who will be with you throughout the trekking experience and they will brief you about how long it will take you to locate the gorillas. Sometimes, the trek can be strenuous because of the terrain. Locating the mountain gorillas can take between 1 to 5 hours depending on where the gorillas slept the previous night. Once you find the gentle giants, you will be permitted to spend with them I hour observing them, interacting with them and taking pictures.

Accommodation: Mount Gahinga lodge (Luxury)/ Ichumbi hotel Kisoro (Midrange)

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

Day 3: Transfer back to the airport.

This is the last day of your 3 days gorilla trekking adventure. After breakfast, you will checkout of the lodge and transfer back to Entebbe international airport for your flight to the next destination.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of tour.

Inclusions

Gorilla permit

Accommodation

Meals as mentioned above

Transportation

English speaking guide

Batwa cultural tour

Exclusions

Air tickets

Visa fees

Tips & gratuities

Personal expenses