This 4 days Uganda gorilla tour includes tracking the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park and a golden monkey tracking experience in Mgahinga gorilla national park. This tour is ideal for visitors who are primate enthusiasts but have less travel time due to their budget or other factors.
4 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour - Trip summary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi NP
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and community walk
Day 3: Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla Park for Golden monkey tracking
Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary of the 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi NP
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel in Kampala and drive southwards to Bwindi National park, with en route stops for sightseeing at the equator and lunch in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Travelers’ Rest hotel (budget)/ Ichumbi Gorilla lodge / L. Mulehe Safari lodge (deluxe) Four Gorillas lodge / Gorilla heights lodge (luxury)
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and community walk
In the morning, assemble at the park headquarters for briefing from the park rangers about the dos and don'ts while with the gorillas. Proceed for the memorable adventure in the forest, as you search for these gentle giants. Once you meet them, you will be allowed to stay with them for a maximum of one hour, then return to the starting point to meet your driver guide for a transfer back to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you may go for a community tour to the Batwa village or take a canoe ride on any of the nearby lakes depending on the lodge you will sleep at. Overnight at day 1
Day 3: Drive to Mgahinga Gorilla Park for Golden monkey tracking
In the morning, you will be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla Park, reaching the park headquarters early by 7am for briefing before proceeding to track golden monkeys along the slopes of Mt. Mgahinga. You will later return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Overnight at Travelers’ Rest hotel (budget)/ Ichumbi Gorilla lodge / L. Mulehe Safari lodge (deluxe) Four Gorillas lodge / Gorilla heights lodge (luxury)
Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala
In the morning you will transfer back to Kampala with en route stop over at Igongo cultural Centre to learn about the rich history of Ankole kingdom and later proceed to Entebbe for drop off at your hotel or airport.
Included are;
-Gorilla permits
-Golden monkey permits
-Full time English-speaking guide
-4x4 private safari vehicle and fuel
-accommodation on full board including non-premium drinks
-Park entry fees
Excluded are; Country visas, tips, alcoholic beverages, and any other activity not included in the itinerary.
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
