4 DAYS UGANDA GORILLAS & GOLDEN MONKEYS
4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking: This 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking is such a breath taking safari taking adventurous travelers to engage in a gorilla trekking safari as well as golden monkey trekking. This safari enables one to visit 2 stunning destinations in far south western part of Uganda including Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the largest population of mountain gorillas as well as Mgahinga gorilla national park the only destination where golden monkey trekking is conducted.
Gorilla trekking itself is famously known as a dream adventure for every traveler on Uganda safari now imagine topping it up with Golden monkey trekking, isn’t it awesome? Probably yes as it rewards you with an encounter with 2 endemic primate species! This 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking starts and ends in Kampala/Entebbe though it is as well possible to start it from Kigali Rwanda.
Trekking each of these primates the Mountain gorillas and Golden monkeys allows only 1 hour in their presence closely interacting and taking photographs.
Highlights of 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla national park
- Day 4: Return to Kampala
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park: On day 1 of 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking safari, you will be picked up from your location in Kampala/ Entebbe and start the journey to the home of endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park which is about 540Km drive from the capital city of Uganda, Kampala. Being a long journey drive, you will need to set off early at about 8:00am and lunch will be enroute in Mbarara city one of the stunning cities in western part of Uganda. There is yet a stopover at the equator for photo taking standing between the North and South poles of the equator. Proceed with your Journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park where you are expected to arrive late in the evening, connect to your lodge for check in, dinner and night sleep
Accommodations:
Buhoma community Rest camp/ Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Gorilla Haven Lodge Rushaga (Budget)
Buhoma Haven Lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/ Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/ Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Luxury) or any other equivalent accommodations depending on the sector.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi: After enjoying your early breakfast on day 2 of 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking, you are expected to meet with your safari driver (remember to pack enough drinking water, snacks and wear the best attire for the trek), your driver will then take you the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking, the don’ts and dos during the trek and many more. After briefing, you will be divided into different groups depending on the available gorilla families and then set off amidst armed rangers and local guides to search for these gorillas in the forest. Gorilla trekking is always considered a full day adventure since no one is aware of how long the entire trek lasts since it always depends on the movement of these gorillas in the forest. So be ready to endure the hikes up and down following the mountain gorillas as they roam the forest. The entire trekking time as mentioned earlier depends on the movement of Gorillas, the speed of the trekkers in favor of the slowest person in the group and well as the nature of terrains. Bwindi has a lot of other attractions that you will likely see while on your trek including other primates, some mammals, birds, butterflies and many more.
Once you find the gorilla family, the maximum time allowed will be one hour for you to interact with Gorillas, take photos and record some videos and many more then later on exit the forest to the offices to obtain your Gorilla trekking certificate before returning to your lodge.
Later in the evening, you may enjoy a batwa experience where the local Batwa pygmies entertain you will fascinating music, dance and drama to make your evening more rewarding after an encounter with the gorillas. Dinner and overnight will be as above.
Accommodations:
Buhoma community Rest camp/ Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Gorilla Haven Lodge Rushaga (Budget)
Buhoma Haven Lodge/ Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/ Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge (Midrange)
Buhoma lodge/ Chameleon Hill Lodge/ Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Luxury) or any other equivalent accommodations depending on the sector.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla national park
Golden Monkey trekking: Another day is here to enjoy another encounter yet another stunning primate specie in Mgahinga gorilla national park. Well, on day 3 of 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking safari, you will arise very early in the morning for breakfast since you have to be driven from Bwindi impenetrable national park to Mgahinga gorilla national park for Golden monkey trekking safari. You will be transferred direct to the park headquarters to participate in the briefing before embarking on a hike in the forest to search for the habituated troop of Golden monkeys in their natural habitats. Golden monkeys are as well part of the endangered primates 1just like the mountain gorillas thus an encounter with them is such a rewarding experience. Briefing starts as early as 7:30 and by 8:00am, trekkers are led into the bamboo forest to search for these beautiful creatures. All trekkers must be aged above 12 years of age. The entire trek takes about 2-4 hours. Later in the evening you may choose to enjoy a canoe ride along Lake Mutanda or relax at your lodge.
Accommodation:
Travelers Rest Hotel/ Rushaga Gorilla Camp (Budget), Chameleon Hill Lodge (Midrange)/ Lake Mutanda Resort/ Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (Luxury).
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Return to Kampala
Transfer back to Kampala: Have your early morning breakfast at your lodge on day 4 of 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking Safari after which you will be able to check out of the lodge as early as 8:00am and embark your long journey drive from Mgahinga Gorilla national park back to Kampala the capital city of Uganda. Lunch will be enroute and upon arriving you will either be dropped off at you’re a hotel of your choice or at the airport for an evening/ night flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
END OF 4 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI
Inclusive in 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking Safari
- Airport transfers (Pick up and drop off)
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for all ground transportation
- Uganda Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden Monkey trekking permit
- An English speaking safari driver/ guide
- All accommodations and meals as per itinerary
- Enough bottled water for drinking
- All mentioned activities as per itinerary
- Ranger fees
- Domestic flights upon request
Exclusives in 4 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking & Golden Monkey trekking Safari
- International travel visa and flight ticket
- Porter hire fees
- Life insurance while on safari
- Tips and gratuity
- Laundry fees
- Additional accommodation
- Souvenirs
- Optional activities
- All other expenses of personal nature like Cigarettes, alcohol, juices, emails, airtime etc.
