5 Days Mgahinga gorillas, golden monkey and lake bunyonyi safari – When it comes to arranging gorilla tracking safaris in Uganda Great adventure safaris one of the trusted and most reliable ground handlers in Uganda.
Our team of expert consultants have put together this incredible Mgahinga gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking safari with a relaxing moment at Lake Bunyonyi which is the deepest lake in Uganda with cray fish.
Great Adventure Safaris organises a 5 Days Mgahinga Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Lake Bunyonyi safari which takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in South-Western Uganda. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the only National Park in Uganda where Mountain Gorillas co-exist with Golden monkeys hence a saying that ‘’Gold meets Silver’’. Our 5 Day Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden monkeys and Lake Bunyonyi safaris best for those who do not have enough time on their disposal but would wish to trek the Mountain Gorillas and take part in the Golden monkey tracking experience and then after visit Lake Bunyonyi the deepest Lake in Uganda with 29 islands. This 5 Days Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden monkey and Lake Bunyonyi safari can start from Entebbe/Kampala with stops at the Equator line for photography and also in Kigali-Rwanda for those who wish to fly to Kigali International Airport.
Day One: Pick up from hotel and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day Two: Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day Three: Golden Monkey Tracking Experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day Four: Transfer back to hotel of Entebbe/Kigali International Airport.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day One:
You will be picked up from your hotel or Entebbe/Kigali International Airports by our driver guide who will take you through a briefing about your safari to make sure that what we booked is what you expect. You will then drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the South-Western Uganda with stopovers at the Drum makers to witness how drums are made from skins, Equator line for photography and some informative talk and in Mbarara city for lunch. After lunch you will take a scenic drive to Kisoro district through the flat lands of Ntungamo and the rolling hills of Kabale to terraced hills and meandering roads. You will arrive in time for a short relaxation, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Drive time: 9-10 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day Two:
After your early breakfast our driver guide will drive you to the National Park offices arriving in time for briefing after registration with all your details as required, to make sure that you are eligible to trek the Mountain Gorillas. After the briefing you will then be led to the forest to search for the Mountain Gorilla family allocated to you and once you find the Gorillas you will be allowed one with them and then return to the Park offices for a graduation where you will be awarded a certificate congratulating you upon a successful Gorilla tracking experience before returning to the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Three:
After an early breakfast, you will transfer back to the National Park for either a full day Golden monkey experience or half day Golden monkey tracking. After the briefing you will be led to the forest and you will be allowed enough time with the researchers if you choose to do a Golden monkey habituation and if not you will stay with the Golden monkeys for only one hour on your normal tracking. Return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Four:
After your breakfast, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district and believed to be the deepest Lake in Uganda. Lake Bunyonyi is seen as the best place to relax after your Gorilla and Golden monkey tracking. Take a boat cruise to several islands located on Lake Bunyonyi each with its different history. You may also choose to hike the hills surrounding Lake Bunyonyi or do some bird watching.
Drive time: 2-3 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Five:
This day marks the end of your 5 Days Mgahinga Gorillas, Golden Monkey and Lake Bunyonyi safari. You will be transferred to Entebbe- Uganda/Kigali-Rwanda International Airport for your departure flight or at any place of your choice.
Drive time: 9-10 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch