7 Day Lake Mburo, Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Bunyonyi Safari
7 Day Lake Mburo, Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Bunyonyi Safari
Overview
This 7 Day Lake Mburo, Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden Monkeys and Lake Bunyonyi Safari is perfect for those eager to explore Uganda’s diverse primates, game reserves, and scenic lakes. The journey includes visits to Mgahinga National Park for mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, Lake Mburo National Park for thrilling game drives and a boat cruise, and Lake Bunyonyi for a peaceful canoe excursion on Uganda’s deepest lake.
Itinerary Summary
- Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to a guest house
- Day 2: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a boat cruise and game drive
- Day 3: Journey to Mgahinga National Park
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park
- Day 5: Golden monkey habituation or tracking in Mgahinga National Park
- Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a canoe excursion
- Day 7: Return to Entebbe Airport for departure
Tour Highlights
- Destination: Uganda
- Starting & Ending Point: Entebbe
- Destinations Covered: Lake Mburo National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
- Activities: Gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, game drives, boat cruise, canoeing
- Transport: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- Included: Airport transfers, accommodation, specified meals
- Group Size: Maximum 6 people
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
- Customization: Available upon request
- Solo Travelers: Welcome
Tour Plan
Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel or Guest House
Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be met by an Encounter Africa representative and transferred to a guest house. Depending on your arrival time, you will receive a briefing about the tour and suggestions for activities in Entebbe.
- Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
- Meals: All meals included
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for and Afternoon Game Drive
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, with stops in small towns along the Kampala-Mbarara road. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. After lunch and relaxation, embark on a game drive to spot wildlife such as buffaloes and antelopes.
- Accommodation: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals: All meals included
Journey to Mgahinga National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mgahinga National Park, passing through scenic landscapes including the rolling hills of Kabale and Kisoro. Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in time for dinner and overnight
- Accommodation: Kisoro Travellers Inn
- Meals: All meals included
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga
Embark on an early morning drive to the Mgahinga National Park headquarters for briefing before your gorilla trek. Search for the Nyakagezi Gorilla Family and spend one hour observing these majestic creatures. Return to your lodge for the evening.
- Accommodation: Kisoro Travellers Rest Inn
- Meals: All meals included
Golden Monkey Habituation or Tracking
Choose between a full-day golden monkey habituation experience or a half-day tracking. After a briefing, head into the forest to interact with golden monkeys. Return to your lodge for relaxation and overnight.
- Accommodation: Kisoro Travellers Rest Inn
- Meals: All meals included
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Canoeing
After breakfast, Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its deep waters and numerous islands. Enjoy a canoe ride to explore the lake's beauty, hike the surrounding hills, or visit the Batwa community. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Crater Bay Cottages
- Meals: All meals included
Departure
Drive back to Entebbe International Airport with a lunch stop at the Equator crossing. Depart from Entebbe, concluding your 7-day safari.
- Meals: All meals included
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Fuel for the entire trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All Park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Excludes
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
General FAQs
Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?
- Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
- Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.
Availability and Accommodations
- Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.
Insurance
- Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.
Rates
- Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.
Permit Cancellation Policy
Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy
- Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Cancellation Fees
- More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
- 89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
- 45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
- 8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.
Important Information
- Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
- Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
- Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.
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