This 3 Days Safari to Mgahinga National Park visits Mgahinga gorilla National Park famed as the only place where Gold and silver meet – it’s the only park in Uganda where both the golden Monkeys & mountain Gorillas share the same habitat. This 3-day safari focuses on mainly Gorilla trekking but if you like we can slot in Golden Monkeys and other activities as you may wish.
Mgahinga Gorilla National park is home to 01 habituated mountain gorilla family open for tourists to visit on the traditional gorilla trekking experience which permits up to only 08 tourists a day and are only allowed up to 01-hour viewing. photographing and Filming gorillas.
3 Days Safari to Mgahinga National Park
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Entebbe or Kigali
Ends: Entebbe/Kigali.
Trip Duration: 3 Days/ 02 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: Kigali/Entebbe to Mgahinga National park.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Mgahinga.
- Day 03: Transfer to Entebbe or Kigali – End of the Safari
3 Days Safari to mgahinga national park
Day 01: Entebbe to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
You will be met by your guide from Realm Africa Safaris™ for a Briefing about your gorilla tour to Mgahinga, and thereafter embark on the drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park from Entebbe. The journey from Entebbe to Mgahinga National Park is approximately 500km and lasts ± 9 hours. The short, quickest, and most affordable way to get to Mgahinga would be to fly into Kigali (instead of Entebbe) and only 4 hours to get to Mgahinga National Park. You’ll arrive at your lodge/hotel in time for lunch and check-in. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure as you wait on your next days’ gorilla trekking experience.
Journey time:
±9 -Hours from Entebbe to Mgahinga.
±4.5-Hours from Kigali to Mgahinga.
Accommodation:
- Gahinga Lodge.
- Travellers Rest camp.
- Casa Gorilla Lodge & Campsite.
Meals Included: Lunch en-route, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi forest 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.
- Travellers Rest camp.
- Casa Gorilla Lodge & Campsite.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer from Mgahinga National Park back to Entebbe or Kigali.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days Safari to Mgahinga National park.
With all your bags your guide will then transfer you back to Entebbe or Kigali International airport for your onward return flight.
Journey time(s):
Mghainga to Entebbe ± 9 hours.
Mgahinga to Kigali ± 4.5hours
Accommodation: Not included on this Day – but can be arranged at EXTRA cost – if needed.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Things to note about this 3 Days BSafari to Mgahinga National Park
- This trip starts & finishes in either. Speak to us about the possibility of finishing in Kigali. (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- Unless intending to flying into Uganda and out through Kigali, the ordinary Uganda tourist visa costs USD50 should Suffice. 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.
- Kigali is ±4.5 hours drive from Kigali – 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 – 03 Days Safari to Mgahinga National Park
Where you will stay during your 3 Days Budget Uganda gorilla Safari
Broadbill Forest Camp
Broadbill Forest Camp offers the best budget accommodation in Ruhija Sector of Bwindi Forest – an ideal location to consider as a base for gorilla trekking, birding and any other activities starting in the Ruhija sector. This Camp is owned by a local safari guide Emmy Gongo – one of the reasons we like it. Emmy Gongo doubles up as our resident site guide for our bird enthusiasts visiting Ruhija sector.
In case you like the tour but prefer to Upgrade your accommodation;
While we try to keep this tour as affordable as possible, the accommodation ( broadbill forest camp is clean, safe and is comfortable. However, if you prefer to upgrade, 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 affect the smooth running of this tour – Work with us to get the best of your 3 days budget Uganda gorilla Safari with Realm Africa Safaris™
| 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
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below: 3 days Safari to Mgahinga
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. (Budget $700 pp – We arrange this for you at No extra Cost)
- Visa Fees (Budget $50 pp – can be got on arrival).
- 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.)
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off-Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy the Superior comfort of traveling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari
ADD 02 Days In Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the two (02) additional days you will be able to visit Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions, Take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, trek to see chimpanzee in the Kyambura gorge, and also track lions in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
See sample Itinerary: 5 days Gorillas, chimps & Lions Safari
