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4 Day Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari

Overview

Experience the beauty of Uganda with our 4 day Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari, visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas and is the only place where wild chimpanzees coexist with them. Your adventure will also take you to Mgahinga National Park, where you can trek the Nyakagezi gorilla family, known for its rich food sources and narrow home range.

This safari starts and ends in Entebbe, Uganda, but can be customized to begin and conclude in Kigali, Rwanda, based on your preference.

Highlights

Arrival options: Kigali, Rwanda or Entebbe, Uganda
Tour location: Uganda
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park
Activities: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi or Mgahinga and Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park
Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle and pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Airport (or hotel) transfers included
Additional accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged at an extra cost

Things to Consider

Accommodation is inclusive
Small group safari: Maximum of 6 people per group
Flexible departure days
Customizable tour
Solo travelers welcome
Age limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Arrival

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon your arrival, our Trek Africa Expeditions guide will meet you and transfer you to your guest house or hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an additional activity such as a boat excursion to Ngamba Island, a visit to the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, or a tour of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. These activities are optional and not included in the main itinerary.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Secrets Guest House

Day 1

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. Along the way, stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photos and a brief experiment before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch. Continue your scenic drive to Bwindi for an overnight stay at Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
Meals: Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drive Time: 6-7 hours

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, with your packed lunch, report to the Park Headquarters at 7:45 am for registration and briefing. Guided by experienced trackers, trek through thick creepers and undergrowth to find the gorillas. The trek can last from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the gorillas' movement. After finding the gorillas, spend an hour with them before trekking back to the Park Headquarters to receive a certificate.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, drive to Mgahinga National Park for a briefing and then go golden monkey trekking. This walk will also expose you to other attractions in the park. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Mgahinga National Park
Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Inn or Lake Chahafi Resort
All meals included

Day 4

Departure

After breakfast, drive to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation or departure flight. Enjoy another stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permits
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

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GENERAL FAQs

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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