3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari
3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari
Overview
This 3 day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to the beautiful and lesser-known Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. Located in the Virunga Mountains, this small but remarkable park is the only place in Uganda where mountain gorillas share their habitat with golden monkeys—giving rise to the famous phrase, “Where Gold Meets Silver.”
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this itinerary focuses on an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience while also offering scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside. The safari begins and ends in Entebbe, with a memorable stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and a fun water experiment demonstrating the Earth’s hemispheres.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Pick-up and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Day 3: Return to Entebbe or Kampala
Quick Facts
- Country: Uganda
- Starts/Ends: Entebbe
- Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Main Activity: Gorilla trekking
- Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport Transfers: Included
- Accommodation: Budget, midrange, and luxury options available
- Departure: Any day of the week
- Minimum Age: 15 years for gorilla trekking
- Solo Travelers: Welcome
- Customizable: Yes
Trip Itinerary
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala by your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, begin the scenic drive southwest toward Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, a journey of approximately 9–10 hours.
Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photographs and to witness the famous water experiment that demonstrates the difference between the northern and southern hemispheres.
Continue the journey to Mbarara where you will stop for lunch before driving through the beautiful terraced hills of Kabale and into the volcanic landscapes of Kisoro near the Virunga Mountains.
Upon arrival at your lodge, check in and relax before dinner.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options
- Budget: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro
- Midrange: Mulehe Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Gahinga Lodge
After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. During the briefing, you will learn about gorilla trekking guidelines and safety procedures before beginning your trek.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is home to one habituated gorilla family—the Nyakagezi group. This famous gorilla family is known for its stability and currently resides permanently within Uganda after years of moving across the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, and interact with each other.
After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
- Budget: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro
- Midrange: Mulehe Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Gahinga Lodge
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the return journey to Entebbe or Kampala. Along the way, you will stop again at the Equator for lunch and have time to browse craft shops for souvenirs.
You will arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Entebbe International Airport depending on your onward travel plans.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Equator stop in Kayabwe
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport or hotel transfers
Tour Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
- Alcoholic and soft drinks not included in the meals
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged on request)
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