Uganda · 3 days

3-Day Volcano Gorillas and Batwa Experience

Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga · Mount Sabinyo hike · Kigali sightseeing

Trip overview

The 3 Day Volcano Gorillas and Batwa Experience Safari takes you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which covers 3 of the Virunga Volcanoes and is a rich yet subtle haven for wildlife. Located in the south western part of Uganda, the park supports gorilla trekking with the endangered mountain gorilla being the star attraction. With a size of 33.7 sq km, Mgahinga features Mount Muhavura (4,127m), Mount Gahinga (3,474m) and Mount Sabinyo (3,645m). The other highlights are the golden monkeys. Trekking mountain gorillas in Mgahinga gives you a unique gorilla viewing adventure, as you trek in the Virunga hills with mainly bamboo vegetation, thus greater viewing opportunities with clear and better photographic moments. While on this safari, you will also hike Mount Sabinyo, with a possibility of spotting wildlife like the golden monkeys and panoramic views of the Virunga Mountains.

Safari highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga
Day 2: Volcanoes gorilla trekking
Day 3: Sabinyo volcano hike & back to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Sightseeing & Transfer to Mgahinga

This trip will preferably start from Kigali and end in Kigali. The driver guide and destination expert will pick you up in the morning to go for a sightseeing tour in Kigali, featuring the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre to learn more about the 1994 genocide, Hotel des Mille Collines, Inema Art Center to discover Rwanda's arts, the Kimironko Market, and some other historical and modern sites. You will then embark on the journey to connect to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. On arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Volcanoes Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

You will have an early breakfast, then drive to the park headquarters of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Briefing will be done on the rules and guidelines to follow while trekking the mountain gorillas. Together with rangers and trackers, you will then start the trek, and when you find the gorillas you will be in the presence of these gentle giants for an hour to observe and take photos. After an hour of observation, the rangers will escort you back to the starting point where you will meet your guide for your next program. You will have lunch, then take a short community cultural tour. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Sabinyo Volcano Hike & back to Kigali

Have breakfast in the morning, then head out for briefing at the park headquarters about the hike. You will be guided for a walk through bamboo forest as you look out for some wildlife in the forest. Hike to summit the second peak at 3,537m and the tri-border peak shared by Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. After the hike, you will walk back to meet the guide to drive back to Kigali, which marks the end of your safari.

Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Safari includes

Gorilla permit
Ground transportation
Experienced driver guide
Accommodation
Meals
Community cultural tour
Necessary government taxes

Safari excludes

International flights
Visas
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

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