5-Day Mount Sabinyo Hike in Mgahinga with Gorilla Tracking

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Drive through breathtaking views of green vegetation plantations
• 02 Track gorillas and golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park
• 03 Hike Mount Sabinyo for stunning views across three countries
• 04 Stop at the Equator, the imaginary line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres

Join this thrilling 5-day hike to Mount Sabinyo in Mgahinga National Park and enjoy breathtaking views of green vegetation along the journey. Travel through interesting places like the Equator, track gorillas and golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park, and take on the rewarding hike up Mount Sabinyo. The experience is crowned by stunning views across three countries.

The experience is crowned by stunning views across three countries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Mbarara, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Victoria, Lake Bunyonyi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will meet your driver-guide. He will brief you about the five days of Mount Sabinyo hiking in Mgahinga National Park, and then transfer you to your hotel. There, you will have time to relax while enjoying the cool breeze from the lake. Later, have dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Journey to Mgahinga National Park

• After an early, healthy and delicious breakfast, embark on a 10-hour drive to Mgahinga National Park. You will have a stopover at the Equator, one of the interesting places to visit while in Uganda, the imaginary line that cuts Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
• Proceed with the journey, which offers breathtaking views and green vegetation plantations. Have en route meals in Mbarara, then continue on this adventurous, amazing and entertaining drive while enjoying the beauty of Pearl Africa, Uganda. You will reach the park in the evening, check in at the hotel, have dinner and stay overnight.

3

Day 03

Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking

• After an early morning breakfast, pack your lunch and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. After a briefing from your ranger guide, begin tracking the mountain gorillas through the ancient Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which can take a couple of hours or a whole day, depending on the location of the apes.
• Watch for forest species such as buffaloes, elephants, black-fronted duikers and bushbucks. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man's distant cousins as they eat, rest, play and bond with their young. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the bamboo forest and discover their gorgeous natural habitat and the many species they share it with. After this well-earned trip to the gorillas, you will drive back to your lodge for an overnight stay. You can rest your tired legs and get a restorative massage.

4

Day 04

Hike to the Summit of Mount Sabinyo

• After an early morning breakfast, pack your lunch and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. The guide and rangers will let you know what to expect, the history of the mountain and what to carry along. After completing the briefing, you will start by passing through a flat area with several swamps. You then ascend through thick vegetation zones from 2,390 to 2,800 meters. This area consists mainly of bamboo and is a favourite habitat of golden monkeys. Apart from the monkeys, you may encounter mountain gorillas, elephants and buffaloes around this area.
• The beauty of climbing to the summit of Mount Sabinyo is that you get to be in three countries - Uganda, Rwanda and Congo - simultaneously, while enjoying some of the best views you will ever have, weather permitting. From the summit, you can see the beautiful Lake Kivu in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also see Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda, the Rwenzori mountain ranges in Uganda, six mountains of the Virunga region and countless other features.
• Climbing the extinct volcano is done in the south-western region of Uganda and consists of climbing three peaks. Hiking Sabinyo takes you through muddy trails, often on wooden ladders, with expectations of patchy rain, before rewarding you with beautiful views of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The views and challenges of hiking Mount Sabinyo make it well worth the adventure of volcano climbing.

5

Day 05

Return to Kampala

• Have breakfast, chill and relax, then check out from the hotel. Embark on your return journey back to Kampala with unforgettable memories and experiences from your adventurous safari, as you say your last goodbyes to the Pearl of Africa.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pickup and transfer
• Ground transport
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Guide
• Activities
• Bottled water
• Park entries and ranger fees
• Permits for gorilla tracking
• Golden monkey tracking permits
• Activities
  • Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park
  • Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park
  • Hiking Mount Sabinyo in Mgahinga National Park
  • Game viewing in Mgahinga National Park
  • Sightseeing on top of Mount Sabinyo
  • Equator and water experiment

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Visas
• Optional activities
• Meals and drinks not mentioned
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips

What to bring

• Hiking boots
• Sunglasses
• A hat
• Camera and extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen/cream
• Backpack

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Entebbe international Air port

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.