Congo, Rwanda, Uganda · Primate Tours

4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Volcano Adventure in Kisoro from Entebbe

4 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through the "Switzerland of Africa" with views of mountains, lakes, terraces, rainforest, and the Virunga volcanoes
  • 02 Spend up to one hour with mountain gorillas after a guided tracking experience
  • 03 Visit the Batwa community and witness music, dance, and a performance in Garama Cave
  • 04 Choose between hikes on Muhavura, Gahinga, or Sabinyo Volcano, or explore Sabino Gorge
  • 05 Enjoy a cultural village walk through the Bufumbira tribe's land with a local guide
  • 06 Relax at Lake Mutanda with canoeing and a visit to Python Island
  • 07 Join a bird walk in Mgahinga National Park

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through southwestern Uganda, travelling from Entebbe through the scenic landscapes known as the "Switzerland of Africa." Experience a memorable gorilla trek, spend time with the Batwa community, and choose from volcano hikes and nature walks in Mgahinga National Park. The adventure also includes bird watching, cultural encounters with the Bufumbira tribe, and a relaxing canoe ride on Lake Mutanda with a visit to Python Island.

Once you have found the gorillas, you can spend up to one hour with them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Masaka, Mbarara, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Kisoro
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Scenic Drive to Mbarara

  • 4 AM - In the early morning, we pick you up from the guesthouse or hotel and leave for the South West of Uganda.
  • The first part of the journey takes us through central Uganda.
  • Stop in Mbarara for lunch, then continue on the last stretch through a beautiful landscape also defined as the "Switzerland of Africa": mountains, lakes, hills with cultivated terraces, tropical rainforest, and bamboo forest.
  • On the last hill, the landscape unfolds beneath us, revealing the vast plains between Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, with the Virunga volcanoes dominating the view.
2
Day 02

Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Community Experience

  • 7:45 AM - Receive a briefing.
  • Start the tracking.
  • Once you have found the gorillas, you can spend up to one hour with them.
  • You will be expected back at the starting point by 7:00 PM at the latest.

After the gorilla tracking, you will visit the Batwa community. The Batwa are famed for their music and dance, and their historic, subterranean council chamber in Garama Cave provides the setting for an unforgettable performance. The Batwa trail is a celebration of the forest culture of the "first people." It is impossible, however, to ignore the fact that Batwa life has greatly changed.

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Day 03

Volcano Adventures, Nature Walks, and Lake Mutanda

  • Start your day with a choice of exciting volcano climbs:
  • Muhavura Volcano: 8-hour hike covering 12 km with a 1700 m elevation gain.
  • Gahinga Volcano: 6-hour hike covering 8 km with an 1100 m elevation gain.
  • Alternatively, explore Sabino Gorge on a 4-hour hike covering 6 km with no elevation gain.
  • Visit Mgahinga National Park for a nature walk.
  • Enjoy a cultural village walk with a local guide through the Bufumbira tribe's land.
  • Choose between:
  • Sabinyo Volcano: Climb all three peaks in an 8-hour hike covering 14 km with a 1300 m elevation gain.
  • Hiking in Mgahinga: Visit the viewpoint and Garama Cave (Pygmy Cave) with a 4-hour hike covering 1 km and 4 km, respectively.
  • Join a bird walk in Mgahinga, starting at 10 AM and lasting until 4-5 PM.
  • Walk to Lake Mutanda for a relaxing evening. Enjoy canoeing on the lake and visit Python Island.
4
Day 04

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

  • Early in the morning after breakfast, you will travel back to Kampala/Entebbe.
  • On the way back to the city, you will have lunch in Mbarara town.
  • After Masaka, there will be an opportunity to stop at the Equator for photo shoots, buy souvenirs, and have tea or coffee.
  • We will then bring you to a guesthouse, campsite, or hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe, or if you continue your holiday somewhere else.
Virunga volcanoes, Lake Mutanda, Python Island, Garama Cave

Where this trip takes you

Virunga volcanoes, Lake Mutanda, Python Island, Garama Cave

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla tracking
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Park fee
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Personal items

What to bring

  • Raincoat
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • It is best to visit Uganda in the dry season to explore more.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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