7 Days Explore Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Safari

Uganda Gorilla Safari and Virunga Volcanoes Adventure with Kamere Tours

This Uganda Safari takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located in southwestern Uganda on the border with Rwanda and DR Congo. Despite being the smallest of all Uganda’s national parks, it is packed with engaging activities for any outdoor enthusiast. The park is home to all three of Uganda’s Virunga volcanoes, offering exciting hiking opportunities. On this tour, you will experience mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, walking in the footsteps of the Batwa, and hiking a volcano of your choice. With extended days, you can hike all three volcanoes or choose to focus on hiking over other activities.

Safari Highlights

• – Gorilla Trekking: Encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
• – Golden Monkey Trekking: Track the lively and agile golden monkeys in the forest.
• – Batwa Cultural Trail: Learn about the indigenous Batwa people and their traditional way of life.
• – Volcano Hiking: Choose to hike Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, or Mount Sabyinyo.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a representative of Kamere Tours will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe.

• – Drive time: 20 minutes

Day 2: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to Kisoro, at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes. Enjoy the winding roads and magnificent views of the volcanoes. Alternatively, you can take a scheduled flight from Entebbe to Kisoro airfield.

• – Drive time: 9 hours
• – Scheduled Flight: 1 hour 50 minutes
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge and transfer you to the briefing point inside the park. After a briefing on how to behave and interact with the gorillas, you will start your trek. The ranger guide will lead you through the forest, and after some hiking, you will encounter the gorillas. Spend up to 1 hour with these incredible creatures before descending back to the lodge.

• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking

After an early breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing point for golden monkey trekking. Following a briefing from the ranger guide, you will hike through Mgahinga National Park in search of the golden monkeys, which are unique to the Virunga Volcanoes. Spend 1 hour with the golden monkeys before descending back to the starting point.

• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Walk in the Footsteps of the Batwa

This morning, you will be transferred to the briefing area for the Batwa cultural experience. The Batwa guide, with translation from the ranger guide, will lead you through the forest, sharing how they lived and depended on it. This tour can be either a half-day (about 4 hours) or a full-day (about 6 hours).

• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Hike Sabyinyo, Muhabura, or Gahinga Volcanoes

Choose one of the three Virunga volcanoes for a memorable hiking experience:

• – Mount Gahinga: 3,474 meters above sea level. A gentler hike through bamboo forests and marshy craters, with rich birdlife and possible sightings of bushbuck and duiker. Approximately 6 hours.
• – Mount Muhabura: 4,127 meters above sea level. The most challenging peak in the park, offering spectacular views of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. Approximately 8 hours.
• – Mount Sabyinyo: 3,674 meters above sea level. A dramatic climb with wooden stairs up steep slopes, reaching a peak where you stand in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo simultaneously. Approximately 9 hours.
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to Entebbe for your flight home. Thank you for visiting Uganda with Kamere Tours.

• – Drive time: 9 hours
• – Scheduled Flight: 1 hour 50 minutes
• – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Information

• – Accommodations: A variety of lodges and tented camps are available, offering a range of amenities to suit different preferences.
• – What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sturdy hiking boots, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera are recommended.
• – Health and Safety: Ensure you have the appropriate vaccinations and medications. Always follow the guidance of your tour guides and park rangers for a safe and enjoyable experience.