4 Days Gorillas and Golden Monkey Safari

Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park with on our 4 Days gorillas and golden monkey safari. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost a half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. It is also the only place in the world where wild chimpanzees co-exist with mountain gorillas. Our 4 days gorillas and Golden monkey safari will also take you to Mgahinga National Park where you may also trek gorillas & Golden Monkeys, especially for those who are interested in trekking the gorilla family named Nyakagezi. Nyakagezi is a place in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) where there is a lot of sumptuous food which is attractive to the gorillas. So, the Nyakagezi group is known for living in narrow home range for purposes of feeding, nesting, relaxing and recreation. While our 4 day gorillas and golden monkey safari starts and ends in Entebbe, we can also tailor it to start and end in Kigali Rwanda. Kindly let us know your preference.

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  Day 1: Pickup from Entebbe or Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

  Your 4 day Uganda gorilla and golden monkey adventure begins with pickup from Entebbe International Airport, your Entebbe hotel, or Kigali. If travelling from Entebbe, begin the scenic journey southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through Uganda’s countryside, local communities, rolling hills, and agricultural landscapes.

  Travellers starting from Kigali enjoy a shorter journey through Rwanda before crossing into Uganda at either the Cyanika or Katuna border. Continue toward the selected Bwindi sector, enjoying spectacular views of the Virunga highlands and southwestern Uganda.

  Travellers from Entebbe can stop at the Equator for photographs before continuing toward Bwindi. Enjoy lunch along the way and proceed through the beautiful countryside toward the forest. Arrive at your lodge later in the afternoon or evening, depending on your starting point.

  Check in, enjoy dinner, and relax ahead of the following day’s gorilla trekking experience. Your guide will brief you about the trek, including the early morning departure, recommended clothing, and what to expect in the forest.

  Meals: Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Budget)

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  Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Travel to Kisoro

  Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before travelling to the gorilla trekking headquarters. Attend the mandatory briefing conducted by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides, who will explain the trekking guidelines before assigning you to a habituated gorilla family.

  Begin your trek into Bwindi’s ancient rainforest, following your ranger guides through dense vegetation, steep slopes, and forest trails. The trek duration depends on the location and movement of the gorilla family. Along the way, look for forest birds, monkeys, butterflies, and other signs of wildlife.

  Once you locate the gorillas, spend the permitted viewing time observing their natural behavior. Watch silverbacks, mothers, juveniles, and other members of the family as they feed, rest, play, and interact within their forest habitat.

  After the encounter, trek back to the park headquarters and receive your gorilla trekking certificate. Return to the lodge for lunch before beginning the journey toward Kisoro.

  Drive through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda, passing terraced hills, villages, farms, and spectacular mountain scenery. Arrive in Kisoro later in the afternoon, check into your accommodation, and enjoy a relaxed evening.

  Meals: All Meals Included

  Accommodation: Ikaze Cottages

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  Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Optional Batwa Cultural Experience

  Enjoy an early breakfast before travelling toward Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your golden monkey tracking experience. At the park headquarters, meet your ranger guides and attend a briefing before entering the forest.

  Follow the forest trails in search of the endangered golden monkeys, known for their striking golden orange coats and lively behavior. The trek takes you through the beautiful bamboo and montane forest, where you may also encounter birds, other primates, and fascinating plant species.

  When you locate the golden monkey troop, spend time observing their energetic movements, feeding habits, social interactions, and playful behavior. Your ranger guides will provide information about the species and the surrounding forest ecosystem before you return to the trailhead.

  After the trek, return to Kisoro for lunch and relaxation.

  In the afternoon, you may choose an optional Batwa cultural experience. Spend time with Batwa community members and learn about their traditional forest heritage, storytelling, music, dance, hunting traditions, medicinal plant knowledge, and relationship with the forest.

  Return to your accommodation in Kisoro for dinner and your final night in southwestern Uganda.

  Meals: All Meals Included

  Accommodation: Same as Day 2

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  Day 4: Departure to Entebbe or Kigali

  After breakfast, begin your return journey to either Entebbe or Kigali, depending on your onward travel plans.

  For travellers returning to Kigali, drive toward the Cyanika or Katuna border and complete the immigration formalities before continuing through Rwanda’s scenic countryside. The journey to Kigali generally takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on the border crossing and road conditions.

  For travellers returning to Entebbe, begin the longer journey through southwestern Uganda toward central Uganda. Enjoy the changing landscapes, local communities, farms, and rolling countryside along the route. Depending on your departure schedule, stop for lunch and make a short Equator stop for photographs and souvenirs.

  Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

  Accommodation: None unless requested