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Entebbe · Central · Uganda
4 Day Golden Monkeys And Gorilla Trekking Safari
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This adventure is a cross-border exhibition of Rwanda and Uganda enables you to discover 2 major endangered primate species that’s golden monkeys and Mountain Gorillas from volcanoes and Bwindi national parks respectively, and later enjoy the view of the African second deepest lake which is lake Bunyonyi.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Golden monkeys trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Mountain Gorillas Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Relaxation at the Shores of Lake Bunyonyi
- Crossboarder road trip via Rwanda and Uganda
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda! On this day, your assigned driver guide will pick you up from your designated address in Entebbe or Kigali and proceed to Mgahinga National Park located southwest of Uganda via magnificent and beautiful terraced hills with views of a clear picture of the landscape and altitude of the countryside.
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Entebbe
Relaxation & Fun. Testing the Lodge beds You will have a relaxed evening at the lodge as you get prepared for the next day’s adventure.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Gorilla solutions lodge or equivalent
Day 2
Entebbe
Hiking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Spectating Drive to the park offices for the briefing, there start the golden monkey tracking in the forest. This activity starts at 7 am at the Park headquarters where you will head to the forest with other tourists in search of the endangered Golden monkey. This takes about 4 hours or more of the Golden monkey tracking adventure inclusive of one hour stay near to them where you view them rolling on the Bamboo stems and present themselves with no shyness as it has been worked on through habituation and see the sights of their silver patch.
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Entebbe
Onwards From there you will transfer to the Gorilla land which is Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park in Uganda. The road trip takes you through the beautiful kigezi land.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Bakiga Lodge or equivalent.
Day 3
Entebbe
Preparations for the trekking Have a short drive to the briefing point.
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Entebbe
Hiking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Making new friends Enjoy the biggest highlight of this tour, Gorilla trekking may last for about 3 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you’re assigned to visit. You will trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, escorted by Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other guest trackers, on the lookout for the mountain gorilla family. The trekking can sometimes be hard and long, as soon as you catch a glimpse of the beautiful silverback, any discomforts will be forgotten. As a result of the nature of the activity, you will eat packed lunch in the forest.
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Entebbe
After mountain Gorilla trekking, you will embark on the drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Alongside canoeing, there is a lot of optional activities like swimming hiking highland trails along the lake shores, nature walks, and have a chance to associate with the local people with small resident and exotic bird species singing.
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Entebbe
Accomodation: Bunyonyi Rock Resort.
Day 4
Entebbe
Canoeing at Lake Bunyonyi. Canoe Check out of the lodge and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a guided canoe ride.
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Entebbe
Now leaving You will later get set for a border crossing journey to Rwanda. You will transfer to Kigali city with the memory of the great rare mountain Apes. Arriving late in the evening to be dropped at your hotel/airport as you say farewell to the pearl of Africa. Thank you for visiting!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transport a 4×4 safari van Gorilla permit Golden monkey permit Guide fees Park fees
Not Included
Tourist insurance Air ticket Visas Tips and anything of personal nature Beverages
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other necessary items
Meeting & Pickup
On this day, your assigned driver guide will pick you up from your designated address in Entebbe or Kigali.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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