This extraordinary 3-Day Mgahinga tour will take you to the mighty Mgahinga National Park to trek the remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Spending an hour in the presence of gorillas rewards you with the amazing experience of observing man’s cousins up close, at a distance of about 8 meters.
In addition to gorilla trekking, you will also enjoy a Batwa cultural tour, where the Batwa pygmies will guide you through their traditional lifestyle on the forest’s edge.
This journey to Mgahinga National Park, home to the only habituated gorilla family in Uganda, includes a stop at the equator in Kayabwe for memorable photos.
3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Tour
- Day 3: Drive Back to Kampala with Lunch at the Equator
Detailed 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
Start the day with a pickup from any agreed location in Kampala/Entebbe and transfer to Mgahinga National Park, home to rare primates like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
Stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for an equator experiment, photos, and a chance to buy souvenirs and snacks.
The journey takes about 8 to 9 hours. Another stopover will be in Mbarara at Igongo Cultural Centre for a lunch of local dishes. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a welcome drink to mark the end of the day.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Tour
The gorilla trekking adventure begins with a briefing on guidelines to ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife. Rules include not littering the park, maintaining a distance of 8 meters from the gorillas, avoiding flash photography, and refraining from smoking, drinking, eating, or feeding the animals.
After checking your trekking permit, you will be assigned to a group of 8 trekkers and head into the forest.
Along the way, you may encounter other species such as colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys. Upon locating the gorilla family, spend an hour observing their behaviors and interactions.
After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on a cultural tour with the Batwa pygmies. Discover their traditional herbal medicines, hunting techniques, and much more.
Return to the lodge afterward, marking the end of the day’s activities.
Day 3: Drive Back to Kampala with Lunch at the Equator
Depart from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the morning after a hearty breakfast. On the way back, stop at the Uganda Equator for lunch and a chance to shop for handmade crafts.
Proceed to Kampala, with a drop-off at Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 3-Day Mgahinga tour.
