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3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Overview

Our 3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you to the serene and less-crowded Mgahinga National Park in southwestern Uganda. Despite its smaller size and relative underappreciation by tourists, Mgahinga National Park is unique as the only place in Uganda where mountain gorillas coexist with golden monkeys, earning it the saying, “where Gold meets Silver.” At Trek Africa Expeditions, we offer this 3 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari, perfect for those short on time but eager to experience the wonder of trekking mountain gorillas. The safari starts and ends in Entebbe, with memorable stops at the Equator for photography.

Summary of the 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 01: Pickup from your hotel and drive to Mgahinga National Park
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park
Day 03: Transfer back to Entebbe Airport, marking the end of your 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari

Tour Summary

Destination: Uganda
Starting and Ending Point: Entebbe (Uganda)
Main Activity: Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park
Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Airport Transfers: Included (to and from your hotel or the airport)
Accommodation: Additional accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged at an extra cost

Things To Consider

Accommodation: Included in the package
Group Size: Maximum of 6 people per group
Tour Departure: Any day
Customizable: Yes, the tour can be customized
Solo Travelers: Welcome to join
Age Limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick Up from the Airport/Hotel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Your adventure begins as our driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. After a briefing about the trip and ensuring you have all necessary gear and paperwork, you will set off for Mgahinga National Park in southwestern Uganda. The journey includes stops at Mpambire, where you can observe traditional drum-making, and at the Equator for a photo opportunity. Lunch will be in Mbarara at Agip Motel or Igongo Cultural Center, depending on the time available. The drive continues through the flatlands of Ntungamo, the rolling hills of Kabale, and the terraced landscapes of Kisoro District. You will arrive at your lodge in time for a brief relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kisoro Travellers Rest Inn
Meals: All meals included

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to the Mgahinga National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. Your passport details will be checked to confirm eligibility for the trek, followed by an orientation from a UWA ranger covering the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. You will then venture into the forest in search of the Nyakagezi gorilla family, the only habituated group in Mgahinga. This family once moved between Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga, but it is now permanently resident in Uganda. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend one hour observing them before returning to your lodge for the night.

Accommodation: Kisoro Traveller’s Rest Inn
Meals: All meals included

Day 3

Drive Back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, you will embark on the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, arriving in time for your late departure flight, thus concluding your 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

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

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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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