On this 04 Luxury Gorilla Safari you will visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an intimate session with the Mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys and the Native batwa Pygmies. You will fly-in from Entebbe International Airport and land at either Kisoro airport where you will be met and driven to your Lodge by a representative of Realm Africa Safaris™ – your premium luxury Gorilla Trekking company. 4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga starting in Entebbe
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Entebbe.
Ends: Entebbe. (Speak to us about ending this tour in Kigali).
Trip Duration: 4 Days/ 03 Nights.
Tour Visits: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Minimum Age: 15 Years.
Group Size: 06 Persons Max per group.
Fitness: Medium level fitness recommended. Special arrangements can be made for the elderly or unfit.
Brief Itinerary (Day by Day):
- Day 01: Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro and transfer to Mgahinga by road.
- Day 02: Golden Monkey Trekking. Visit the Batwa Pygmies.
- Day 03: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Mgahinga. Afternoon at leisure.
- Day 04: Fly back to Entebbe or Transfer by road to Kigali – End of the Safari
4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 01: Fly from Entebbe to Kisoro, Transfer to your Lodge
Plan your breakfast for 06:00 am. We will pick and transfer you from your hotel to Entebbe International Airport for the 06:30 am scheduled check-in ahead of the flight departure at 07:00 am. The flight from Entebbe to Kisoro is approximately 1hr 10 minutes. On arrival at Kisoro Airport, you’ll be met by your guide from Realm Africa Safaris™ who will assist with the bags before transferring you to the luxurious Gahinga Lodge. Lunch at the Lodge. Afternoon at leisure.
Travellers Digest: We recommend arriving a day before the start of your actual tour because the flight to Mgahinga the next morning leaves very early. Speak to us about including the cost of an overnight stay in Entebbe on your arrival night.
Check Out: Luxury Hotels in Entebbe.
Flight time ( Entebbe to Kisoro): 1hr 10minutes. | Road transfer time ( Kisoro to Mgahinga): 45 minutes.
Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge. | Meals Included: Lunch, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Golden Monkey trekking, Afternoon visit to the Batwa Pygmies
Breakfast; thereafter confirm that you have all the basics; a lunch box (to be provided by the Lodge), raincoat, good hiking boots, waterproof pants + long-sleeved shirt, a pair of strong garden gloves, repellent, a waterproof daypack to carry all your valuables.
Your guide will thereafter transfer you to the briefing point and also help you out through the registration process. After the briefing by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger, you will embark on searching for the playful Golden monkeys. Return to the lodge and relax, or see how you feel about visiting the Batwa project run by the Lodge,
Day 03: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Breakfast; thereafter confirm that you have all the basics; a lunch box (to be provided by the Lodge), raincoat, good hiking boots, waterproof pants + long-sleeved shirt, a pair of strong garden gloves, repellent, a waterproof daypack to carry all your valuables.
Your guide will thereafter transfer you to the briefing point and also help you out through the registration process. After the briefing by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger, you will embark on your long-awaited Gorilla trekking experience. Return to the lodge and relax.
Accommodation: Gahinga Lodge.| Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 04: Transfer to Kisoro airport and Fly to Entebbe.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you to Kisoro airport from where you will catch your local scheduled flight back to Entebbe International airport to meet up with your onward connection.
Raod transfer (Gahinga Lodge to Kisoro Airport): 45 minutes.
Flight time (Kisoro to Entebbe): ±3 hours ( Depending on routing Of aircraft – they may fly direct or pick up other clients from neighboring destinations; Kasese, Queen Elizabeth, or Semliki National Park.
Accommodation: Not included on this Day – but can be arranged at EXTRA cost – if needed.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Things to note about this 4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
- This trip starts & finishes in Entebbe. Speak to us about the possibility of finishing in Kigali. (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- Unless intending to fly into Uganda and out through Kigali, the ordinary Uganda tourist visa should suffice. A single entry Visa to Uganda costs $50 – we recommend applying online as some airlines might deny you access to the flight.
- If you plan on flying out through Kigali, we recommend getting the East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid 90 Days – admits you to Uganda & Rwanda – we recommend applying online as some airlines might deny you access to the flight.
- Kigali is ±5 hours drive from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – a lot shorter than driving back to Entebbe from Bwindi ±9 hours – carefully decide where you want to start. Feel free to speak to us for advice.
End of Service – 4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Where you will stay during your 4 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Well placed at the foothills of the Great Virunga Volcanoes, on the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC lies Mount Gahinga Lodge. The lodge consists of nine (09) traditional pygmy-style huts, with modern conveniences such as En-suite, composting toilets, bush-style showers, and Wi-Fi in the main lodge. Take in the views of Mounts Sabinyo, Gahinga, and Muhavura from this eco-conscious lodge.
Each banda is rounded to preserve the traditional, local building style, and the interiors are stylish and create an atmosphere of modern comfort alongside the adventure of being on safari. The thatched roofs are just another eco-sensitive element of this wonderful lodge.
In case you like the tour but prefer to stay at a different Lodge;
While we try to keep this luxury Fly-in gorilla tour to Bwindi as affordable as possible, the accommodation (Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a fairly priced Luxury accommodation). However, if you prefer to stay at any other Lodge in Bwindi, kindly consider any one of the following options.
Note: Accommodation ought to be decided on before we book your permit. A last-minute change of accommodation may affet the smooth running of your trip.
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
All road transfers between Kisoro and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will be done in a 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser. All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks.
| No. Of Persons | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,750 |
| 2 | $1,380pp |
| 3 | $1,135pp |
| 4 | $1,130pp |
| 5 | $1,125pp |
| 6 | $1,120pp |
| Price mentioned above Includes: 01 gorilla permit per person, 02 nights accommodation with meals, transport in 4x4 vehicle driven by a local English-speaking driver guide. | |
Travelers seeking to stay alone in a single room will be charged $40 as single room Supplement fees.
Note:
- Low season falls in the months of March, April, May & Sept – November.
- Peak season falls in the months of June, July, August, October & December
What is included in this tour Price:
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is excluded in this tour price:
- Gorilla Permit. Each Gorilla Permit costs $700 pp – We book it for you at No Extra Cost)
- Visa Fees at $50 pp – we recommend applying Online).
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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