Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of Uganda’s most captivating safari destinations, offering a truly memorable holiday in the Pearl of Africa. Nestled in the Virunga Mountains at the border with Rwanda, the park is home to both the rare mountain gorillas and the endangered golden monkeys, making it a prime location for primate tracking.
In addition to wildlife encounters, the park features rewarding hikes on the scenic volcanic peaks of Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabinyo, and Mount Muhavura — perfect for adventurous travelers seeking an immersive jungle experience.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with the rich traditions of the indigenous Batwa community, offering a deep and authentic cultural experience.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kampala to Mgahinga National Park
This day you will meet your safari guide in Kampala well set to take you for the Gorilla tracking safari in Mgahinga national park. The journey that takes about 10hrs will have several stopovers at places of interest and for refreshing. This beautiful park will welcome you with its beautiful views of the highlands ideal for sunset photography. Upon arrival to the park, you will be transferred to Travelers rest Kisoro for dinner and overnight stay (Full-board basis).
- Accommodation: Travelers rest-Kisoro
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 02: Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Cultural Experience in Mgahinga
This will be a rewarding day that you will live to remember. After breakfast, you will depart from the lodge ready with your packed lunch for the Gorilla tracking experience. Your safari guide will transfer you to the briefing area where you will meet the rangers for briefing before heading into the forest. There are high chances of meeting several other animal species during the tracking experience.
Once the Gorillas have been tracked, you will have an hour with the Gorillas for photography. You will thereafter proceed for the Batwa cultural experience before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay (Full-board basis).
- Distance: Approx. 6 km (30 Minutes)
- Destination: Batwa Community
- Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kampala
- Arrival and departure airport transfers (in minibus) as per itinerary
- Bed and breakfast accommodation
- Full board accommodation in the lodges/camps whilst on safari
- Transportation to Mgahinga national park in 4×4 safari minivan, driven by English-speaking driver/guide (non-exclusive use of vehicle)
- All national park and game reserve entrance fees
- Complimentary bottled mineral water during game drives
- International flights
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips for the driver/guide highly recommended
- Any Insurance
- Visas