Take on our budget 4 Days Budget Gorillas & Golden Monkeys safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, giving the best affordable opportunity to track gorillas and golden monkeys in Uganda. Spend less for more on your safari to Uganda by choosing our 4 Days Budget Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Mgahinga. This safari program combines your gorilla trekking experience with Golden monkey safari trekking plus a visit to the local Batwa community living around the park.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala-Kisoro/Mgahinga National Park (Travel Time +9hrs)
Morning drive to Mbarara (283 km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make the first stop over at the Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This is the lushest highland rainforest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops, and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. In the afternoon, time permitting take on a local village foot safari to learn and share the lifestyle of the local communities living around the park. Meals and overnight at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Mgahinga Golden Monkey Trekking
Today is dedicated to the golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park. Golden Monkey trekking starts at 8.00 am. There is a brief orientation on what to expect and what to do or not to do while in the forest. You are then separated into groups with guides and off you go tracking monkeys in the bamboo forest. The uniqueness of Golden monkeys is unique in appearance. They have attractive outstanding colours, close to gold, hence the name. They are very playful and move quite fast, so if you want to take pictures you need to make sure you are steady and fast. Most of them are used to humans so they will not run away if they see people. Dinner and overnight stay at Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Mgahinga National Park-Kampala(Travel Time +9hrs)
After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using the Masaka – Mbarara highway arriving in Mbarara For lunch thereafter continue to Kampala or Entebbe for your outgoing flight back home or to your next destination Meal Plan B-L End of Service
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes:
- Transportation by 4 WD safari Minivan, Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees
- Mgahinga Golden Monkey Trekking permit
- One gorilla permit per person for Mgahinga National Park
- Community visit in Mgahinga
- Ranger fees
Excludes:
- Local and international flights,
- Personal Travel insurance,
- Visa Fees,
- Drinks,
- Cigarettes,
- Tips,
- Souvenirs and,
- Any other items of personal nature