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4 Days Mgahinga Golden Monkeys and Gorilla Trekking
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- INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
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Mgahinga it’s self is well known as Mgahinga Gorilla National Park as it is located near the Virunga mountains Gorillas are able to migrate to this protected area. Expect to kill two birds with one stone as you set off for Gorilla trekking you have high chances of spotting a number of primates including the Golden monkeys themselves or vise visor.
Day 1. Arrival at the airport
During your planned Safari of four days on your first day as soon as you get at the airport, our well behaved driver guide will pick you up and brief you about the safari then later set off heading to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Get amazed by beautiful viewing point immediately when you get at the Equator in Kayabwe, take photos, stretch for the journey, and also visit the craft shop to support the locals. Later embark on your journey and drive heading to Mgahinga to check in with the booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2. Birding and Golden monkeys tracking
Birds are one of the species that are active early morning and very dormant during middy day due to much sunshine therefore, on this day wake up as early as possible have your breakfast and move for this interesting activity. Most of the birds are to be recorded such as white necked raven, pin tailed whydah, Black kite, ibis, paradise fly catcher and many others.
Remember as soon as the weather starts becoming hotter many birds go to look for shade or somewhere cool there in the mid-day you will travel back to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, drive to the starting point at the park office for briefing then later move for Golden monkey tracking. Follow all the do’s and don’ts as being briefed then proceed with the walk looking for these amazing primates. Getting a chance to track any group see how they groom each other, feeding behaviors mostly during this evening hour when they are rushing for dinner, how they jump from one tree to another and many interesting things with these primates. Retreat to the lodge after the activity for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3. Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail experience
Gorilla trekking is normally done early in the morning in order to be able to track a gorilla group since they make calls as they are getting up starting a new day. Therefore. Arise early for breakfast then later meet your Safari driver guide and head to the starting point where you present your trekking Gorilla permit and be grouped.
You will receive a briefing from a park ranger guide about the jungle then after set off for the walk. Learn more about these apes, see how mothers care for their infants, how they groom each other and many more. Move back to the starting point to meet your driver and drive back to the lodge.
Batwa tail are trails that the Batwa people (pygmy) used to pass through the time they used to stay in the forest during hunting, food gathering, collecting hubs and also doing their activities. On such a day in the afternoon with the help of the guide you will experience these trials where at this time will be able to record a number of birds, spot some primates and may creatures. Drive back to the lodge after such adventure.
Day 4. Fly back home
Arise early morning for breakfast and sun bathing on your last day of the Safari then after pack all your belongings and prepare to check out with the hotel and drive back to Kampala. You will have several stop overs for lunch, photo shooting buying some a long side food mostly fruits, yellow bananas and may more. Continue with the journey to Kampala and be dropped at the airport by your driver guide and fly back home.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation during the safari
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- 4WD safari transportation
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water / soft drinks during meals
- Ranger guide fees
- Fuel expenses
- Community or cultural visit (on some itineraries)
- Pickup and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe
Exclusions
- International and local flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, crafts, etc.)
- Extra accommodation before/after the safari
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
PLEASE NOTE:
- ALL THE MENTIONED LODGES / ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE UPON BOOKING WITH A FEE, THE SUBSTITUTE LODGE OF SIMILAR STAR RATE / CATEGORY SHALL BE PROVIDED IF THE LODGE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT.
- GORILLA AND CHIMPANZEE PERMITS ARE ONLY CONFIRMED UPON 100% BOOKING PAYMENT.
Day 1. Arrival at the airport
Day 2. Birding and Golden monkeys tracking
Day 3. Gorilla trekking and Batwa trail experience
Day 4. Fly back home
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UGANDA OFFICE: Church Road, Rubaga, Kampala.
Next to Rubaga Cathedral
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