3 DAYS MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK

 Where volcanoes touch the sky and endangered gorilla roam free – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a magical meeting point of Adventure, culture and conservation. Tucked into Uganda’s Southwestern corner this misty mountain paradise offers once a lifetime encounters with mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and vibrant traditions of the vibrant traditions of the Batwa people all set against a stunning backdrop of the Virunga Volcanoes.

  Highlights and activities:

• Gorilla trekking – Track the Nyakagezi Gorilla family known for being calm, Playful and relatively easy to find
• Mountain hiking –
• Batwa cultural trail – walk in the footsteps of the Batwa pygmies the forest dwelling people who once lived harmony with the Gorillas
• Nature walk – walk while viewing a stunning scenery – marvel at Volcanic cones, alpine vegetation, crater lakes and panoramic views into Rwanda and DR Congo

DAY 1: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park

You will be picked from your overnight hotel in Entebbe or Kampala by our driver guide at around 6:00am who will brief you about your trip, make sure that you have all the necessary gear and paper work. You will then drive to Mgahinga National Park in southwestern Uganda with some stopovers at Mpambire royal drum makers to witness how drums are made from cow hide and wood. You will then proceed to Kayabwe for the Equator experience then to Mbarara City for Lunch at Igongo Cultural Center depending on the time at your disposal. After lunch you will take a scenic drive to Kisoro district starting with the flat lands of Ntungamo, and the rolling hills of  Kabale to terraced hills and meandering roads to Kisoro District. You will arrive in time for, dinner, evening relaxation at the lodge and overnight stay.

DAY 2: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to Mgahinga National Park headquarters arriving in time for briefing from UWA rangers about gorilla trekking, dos and don’ts and instructions to be followed on the trek with the gorillas and after the trek, you will then be led to the forest to search for the mountain gorillas. Mgahinga National Park has only one habituated mountain gorilla family called Nyakagezi which used to move between Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga National Park but it is now permanently resident in Uganda. Once you find Nyakagezi Family, you will be allowed one hour with the gorillas and then return back to the Lodge for your overnight.

DAY 3: Return

Have breakfast and check out of the lodge/Hotel for a journey back to Kampala with a stopover en-route for lunch or to the airport for your flight.

ACCOMMODATION

• Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle/ Lake Mulehe Gorilla lodge

Included	Transportation Gorila Perrmit Meals as described in the itinerary All activities described in the program Accommodation
Excluded	Personal insurance Personal wants like laundry, tobacco, cigar
Travel With Safari Van / Jeep – 4WD