Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Entebbe - Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a representative from Myler Africa Safaris will be there to warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel in Entebbe.

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - After breakfast, your driver guide will take you to Kisoro, located at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda. Enjoy the winding roads and stunning views of the volcanoes. Cross the Equator into the western part of Uganda, where you’ll see scenic views of long-horned cattle.

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park was primarily established to protect mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, among other wildlife. Your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge and take you to the briefing point inside the park, where you’ll learn how to behave and interact with the gorillas in the wild.

Depending on the gorillas’ location, you might need to drive before starting your trek in the park. The ranger guide will then lead you on your gorilla trek. After hiking some distance, depending on the gorillas’ location, you’ll spot them and spend up to an hour with them before descending back to the lodge. This jungle experience and encounter with these magnificent creatures will be unforgettable.

Golden Monkey Trekking

Mount Sabinyo - After an early breakfast, your driver guide will take you to the briefing point where the golden monkey trek begins. Similar to the previous day, you’ll receive a briefing from the ranger guide before starting your hike up Mgahinga National Park in search of the golden monkeys, which are unique to the Virunga Volcanoes.

Golden monkeys are generally swift in their movements, unlike gorillas, and you’ll follow them as they move to feed. They prefer bamboo shoots over other vegetation. The first part of the hike is through secondary forest and shrubs, but as you go deeper into the forest, you’ll enter the bamboo sections where you’ll start hearing sounds and seeing movements of these fascinating creatures. You’ll have an hour with the golden monkeys before descending back to the starting point.

Walk in the Footsteps of the Batwa

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - The Batwa are an indigenous tribe that once lived in the forest and relied on it for their livelihood as hunter-gatherers. However, over time, other groups influenced the Batwa, leading to unsustainable poaching, and the government eventually relocated them out of the forest.

This morning, your driver guide will take you to the briefing area. After a briefing from the Batwa guide leader, with translation from the ranger guide, you’ll start your journey in their footsteps. They will show you how they lived and depended on the forest.

Hike Sabyinyo, Muhabura, or Gahinga Volcanoes

Mount Muhavura - Early in the morning after breakfast, prepare for a mountain hike. Mt. Muhabura, standing at 4,127 meters (13,540 feet) above sea level, is the most challenging peak in the park. The hike will take most of the day, but those who are adventurous will be rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment and, on a clear day, spectacular views of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. This hike, shared between Uganda and Rwanda, takes approximately 8 hours.

Departure

• Dinner
• Breakfast

This Safari in Uganda transports you to the Mgahinga gorilla national park situated in the southwestern corner of Uganda, adjacent to Rwanda and DR Congo. Despite being the tiniest among all the national parks in Uganda, it brims with exciting pursuits for the nature explorer. This park is home to all 3 of the Virunga volcanoes in Uganda, offering ample hiking possibilities. The itinerary includes mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking, embarking on the paths once trodden by the Batwa, and an opportunity to ascend a volcano of your preference.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.