This 3-day Mgahinga fly-in gorilla trekking safari takes only 3 days and 2 nights in Uganda, the pearl of Africa. Throughout this 3-day safari, you will be in a position to fly to Kisoro airfield, which will save you the long hours’ drive to the land of the endangered mountain gorillas. This safari will start from Entebbe international airport on day 1 and then end in Entebbe again on day 3 and it’s the best and perfect safari for travelers with a limited and tight safari schedule yet planning to encounter the most endangered mountain gorillas.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Arrival and fly to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe for departures
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival and Fly to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
On day 1 you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be picked up by company representatives for a briefing about what you are expected to do and encounter during this safari.
After, you will then fly from Entebbe international airport with Aero link direct to Kisoro airfield, where you will meet the company representative/your driver and then be driven to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to the Nyakagezi Mountain Gorilla family. Upon your arrival at the park, you will check in at the lodge, enjoy a meal, and have an evening of relaxation. On this evening, you may have an optional Batwa trail to learn more about the life of the Batwa people, who were the ancient forest dwellers that managed to stay with the mountain gorillas in the wild. Return to the lodge and enjoy your dinner, followed by an overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Gahinga lodge (Super luxury), Lake Mutanda resort, Chahafi resort, Lake Mulehe gorilla lodge (Mid-range), Travelers’ rest camp for the Budget option.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
On day 2, you will have an early breakfast, which will be served to you at the lodge, and then pack a lunch box filled with snacks, pack enough drinking water and meet your driver to be driven to the park headquarters, where a briefing about gorilla trekking is carried out. During the briefing, you will be able to ask any possible questions concerning gorillas and you will probably receive the best response. After the briefing, you will be assigned to a specific group of up to 8 trekkers, including tour guides and armed rangers, and then you will begin the trail in the forest to search for the habituated mountain gorillas in the wild. During the trek, be sure to listen carefully to your guide and ranger for safety purposes while amidst the wildlife. Once you encounter the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour of interaction as you enjoy taking photographs of the primates as long as you don’t use the flashlight. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for evening relaxation or else you may opt for an evening community visit to meet with the local Bakiga and Batwa for some entertainment. Then return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Gahinga lodge (Super luxury), Lake Mutanda resort , Chahafi resort , lake mulehe gorilla lodge (Mid-range) Travelers’ Rest Camp for Budget option
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe for departures
On the last day, you will have a morning breakfast, then check out of the lodge and be driven to Kisoro airfield for your flight back to Entebbe as you proceed to your next destination.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 3-Day Mgahinga Fly-In Gorilla Trekking Safari
Inclusives
- Domestic flight upon request
- Airport drop-off
- A gorilla trekking permit
- A 4×4 safari vehicle filled with fuel
- An English-speaking guide
- All meals as per the Itinerary
- Accommodation for 2 nights as per the Itinerary
- Ranger fee
- Entrance fees
- Enough packed drinking water
Exclusives
- International flight expenses
- Visa
- Tips to the ranger, porter and Guide
- Porter fee
- Laundry fees
- Other drinks other than water
- Souvenirs
- Life insurance
