Book 3 days gorilla trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, in South Western Uganda starting from Kampala or Kigali offered at budget rates. This 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Tour offers the best alternative to trekking with gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 1: Kampala – Mgahinga Mountain Gorilla
Depart Kampala for Mgahinga Mountain Gorilla National Park. Make a stopover at the equator and experience weight changes at both hemispheres. Drive through the Acacia woodland of Ankole and do not miss the famous long-horned Ankole cows. Have lunch at any Hotel en-route. Continue with your Safari through the terraced hills of Kabale (Switzerland of Uganda). Dinner and overnight at Sky Blue Hotel (high-end classic accommodation), Mgahinga Safari Lodge (Medium class accommodation), or Traveler’s Rest Camp (low budget accommodation).
Day 2: Tracking Mountain Gorillas
After breakfast, set off for Gorilla tracking on the three volcanoes, (Mt Sabinyo, Mt Muhavura or Mt Gahinga). As you track expect to see mountain Gorillas especially the Nyakagezi Gorilla group. Hike up to the top of the volcanoes and view the whole of park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Return to Kampala
After breakfast, return to Kampala with a brief stopover on Lake Bunyonyi the 2nd deepest lake in East Africa. Participate in boat riding, sightseeing, taking photos. Continue with your return journey and arrive in Kampala late afternoon. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport depending on the international flight departure times. Tour ends. The approximate driving time is 8 – 9 hours.
Booking for this Gorilla tracking Tour
We advise our clients interested in Gorilla tracking to book a Gorilla permit at least 3 months in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. This is because of the high number of trackers. Please note that Gorilla tracking can be done in Rwanda and Congo as well if permits can’t be got in Uganda at the time of booking. The track experience starts at 8:30 am local time and can take three to eight hours. The Gorilla tracking fee is $500 per – person.
