5-Day Uganda Gorilla & Game Safari Adventure
Trek through lush rainforests to meet mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, then explore vast savannahs.
4 Day Mgahinga Gorilla and Golden Monkey Safari
Tour Overview
Our 4 Day Mgahinga Gorilla and Golden Monkey Experience Safari takes you deep into Mgahinga National Park in southwestern Uganda — one of Africa’s most intimate and least-visited wildlife sanctuaries. Small, serene, and still wonderfully untouched by mass tourism, Mgahinga is the only park in Uganda where mountain gorillas and Golden monkeys share the same ancient volcanic landscape, earning it the poetic title: “Where Gold Meets Silver.”
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation
Meals & Accommodations
Gorilla Trekking Permit
Golden Monkey Trekking Permit
Bottled Drinking Water
International Flights
Visa
Food and Drinks
Optional Activities
Tour Program
Day
01
01
Transfer from Entebbe or Kampala to to Mgahinga National Park
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. You will embark on a scenic drive southwestward through Uganda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and vibrant rural communities — a journey of approximately 8 to 9 hours. As you approach the Kisoro district, the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes rise majestically on the horizon, setting the stage for what lies ahead. Upon arrival at your lodge near the park boundary, you will check in, enjoy a warm welcome dinner, and receive a briefing about the days ahead. Rest well — tomorrow demands an early start.
Meal Plan: Half-Board
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest House
Day
02
02
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga National Park
After an early breakfast, you will set off with your ranger guide into the dense montane forest in search of one of Mgahinga’s habituated mountain gorilla families. The trek can range from one to several hours depending on where the gorillas have nested overnight. Once found, you are granted a magical one-hour encounter — watching these gentle giants feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. With fewer tourists than Bwindi, the experience here feels remarkably personal and unhurried. Return to the lodge for lunch and a relaxed afternoon.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest House
Day
03
03
Golden Monkey Trekking Experience
This day shifts the spotlight to Mgahinga’s golden treasure — the endangered Golden monkey, found almost exclusively in the Virunga region. Your guide will lead you through bamboo forest zones where these brilliantly coloured, energetic primates leap and chatter overhead. You may also opt for the Golden Monkey habituation experience, spending extended time with a semi-habituated group alongside researchers. It is a rare, enriching encounter that perfectly complements yesterday’s gorilla magic.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest House
Day
04
04
Departure to Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast and final farewells, you will transfer back to Entebbe International Airport, carrying memories of a truly rare dual primate safari unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: None unless requested
