3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
This 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla National Park takes you to the smallest game park in Uganda with the vegetation that consist of woodland and only small area of pure montane forest at the base of mount muhavura and above the montane forest lies the bamboo zone and this covers about 60% of the park and experiences no really dry season.
Tour Overview
This 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla National Park takes you to the smallest game park in Uganda with the vegetation that consist of woodland and only small area of pure montane forest at the base of mount muhavura and above the montane forest lies the bamboo zone and this covers about 60% of the park and experiences no really dry season.
Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Mgahinga
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail
- Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Mgahinga
According to arrival time we transfer to the place were gold meets silver and this is about 9-10 hour drive from Kampala. Stop over at equator with an enroute lunch in Mbarara, a stopover at twin lakes in kichwamba. Proceed and check-in at mountain mgahinga lodge or mgahinga rest camp.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail
Have breakfast in the morning and then go to the park headquarters for briefing and after proceed to the jungle in search for the park’s only habituated gorilla family and this comprises of silver backs, female adults, juveniles and infants have lunch and then Batwa trail which leads to the base of muhavura cave, the long garama cave lies beneath a plateau northern edge of the park 3km from Ntebeko. Dinner and rest.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala.
After breakfast we check out and embark on our journey back to Kampala with an enroute lunch. This marks the end of our safari.
Includes –
- Gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kigali (hotel or airport)
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Briefing by park rangers before trekking
- Government taxes and park entry assistance
- Assistance with border or travel logistics (if required)
Excludes –
- International flights and visa fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Accommodation (tour is same-day return from Kigali unless requested otherwise)
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
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Safari Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Accommodation on full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All fuel and transportation
- Unlimited bottled mineral water throughout the safari
Safari Excludes
- Laundry
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel Insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit currently costs USD 800 per person for foreign non-residents.
Gorilla trekking can be moderately challenging because of the step and forested terrain, but travelers with average fitness can complete the trek successfully.
Travelers should pack hiking boots, long trousers, rain jackets, gloves, drinking water, and insect repellent.
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