Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Kisoro
Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Entebbe orEntebbe International Airport. Meet your professional safari driver-guide andtravel southwest through Uganda’s beautiful countryside toward Kisoro, a scenictown nestled near the Virunga Mountains.
Along the way, admire rolling hills, lush plantations, traditionalhomesteads, and vibrant rural communities. Enjoy a lunch stop and take shortbreaks for photographs while discovering the changing landscapes ofsouthwestern Uganda.
Arrive in Kisoro in the late afternoon or evening after approximately 7–9hours of driving, depending on traffic and road conditions. Check in at IchumbiHotel, relax, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for your golden monkey trekkingadventure the following day.
Main destination: Kisoro Town
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel, Kisoro
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla NationalPark
After an early breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for anexciting golden monkey trekking experience. Located within the spectacularVirunga volcanic region, Mgahinga is one of the best places to encounter theserare and endangered primates in their natural habitat.
Upon arrival, meet the park rangers for a briefing before setting off intothe forest. Follow experienced guides through bamboo stands and montanevegetation in search of golden monkeys. Watch these lively primates leapbetween branches, forage for food, and interact within their social groups. Youwill have an opportunity to observe and photograph them while learning abouttheir behavior and conservation.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Depending onyour interests and available time, you may choose an optional community visitor another local activity at an additional cost.
Return to Ichumbi Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel, Kisoro
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi ImpenetrableNational Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Rise early for breakfast before transferring to the designated gorillatrekking sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO-recognizednatural treasure is famous for its ancient rainforest, rich biodiversity, andremarkable population of endangered mountain gorillas.
Upon arrival, attend a briefing conducted by park rangers, who will explainthe trekking guidelines and safety procedures before assigning you to a gorillafamily. Accompanied by experienced trackers and guides, enter the dense forestin search of these magnificent primates.
The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillasand the terrain. Once you find the family, spend up to one hour observing themfrom the permitted distance. Witness their fascinating social behavior, watchyoung gorillas play, and appreciate the remarkable presence of these gentlegiants in their natural environment.
After this memorable wildlife encounter, leave the forest and travel towardLake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic destinations. Enjoy beautiful viewsof terraced hills, tranquil waters, and the lake’s many islands as you approachyour accommodation.
Check in at Bunyonyi Overland Resort, relax, and enjoy dinner overlookingthe peaceful surroundings.
Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Drinks: Drinking water
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe
Enjoy breakfast at the resort before beginning your return journey toEntebbe. As you travel through southwestern Uganda, take in the scenichighlands, green countryside, local trading centers, and rural communitiesalong the way.
Stop for lunch and refreshments en route, with additional breaks as needed.Continue toward Entebbe, arriving in the evening depending on traffic and roadconditions.
Upon arrival, your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or EntebbeInternational Airport, bringing your four-day golden monkey and mountaingorilla trekking safari to an end.
If you are catching an international flight on the same day, allowsufficient time for the long drive and airport check-in. An additionalovernight stay may be advisable for late-afternoon or evening departures.
Main destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: No accommodation included
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Drinks: Drinking water
Safari Inclusions
Park entrance fees for eligible non-residentvisitors
Golden monkey trekking permit
Mountain gorillatrekking permit
All scheduledactivities, except those listed as optional
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Services of aprofessional English-speaking driver-guide
Private ground transportation in a suitable safarivehicle
Airport transfers as specified
Applicable taxes and VAT
Meals and drinking water as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Safari Exclusions
International flights to and from Uganda
Accommodation before the safari and after the tour
Optional activities and excursions
Tip sand gratuities; a suggested guideline is US$10per person per day
Personal expenses, including souvenirs and laundry
Travel insurance
Visa fees and other personal travel documentationcosts
Additional meals and drinks not specified in theitinerary
Government-imposed increases in taxes or parkfees after booking