Uganda · Primate Tours

4-Day Uganda Safari to Mgahinga and Lake Mburo with Gorilla Trekking

4 Days Round trip from Uganda Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Uganda Equator for photography and a cultural experience
  • 02 Explore Igongo Cultural Centre and the Ankole Kigezi Museum for cultural insights
  • 03 Trek through Mgahinga National Park to encounter endangered mountain gorillas
  • 04 Experience golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Mgahinga
  • 05 Discover Lake Mburo National Park's diverse wildlife, including zebras, buffaloes, impalas, giraffes, and elands
  • 06 Spot a variety of bird species, including the rare shoebill stork

Experience Uganda's diverse wildlife and landscapes on this 4-day safari to Mgahinga National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, enjoy cultural stops at the Uganda Equator and Igongo Cultural Centre before reaching the scenic highlands of Mgahinga. Trek through lush forests to encounter endangered mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat, then continue to Lake Mburo for open savannah landscapes and rich wildlife. Look out for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, elands, abundant birdlife, and the rare shoebill stork.

Spend one magical hour observing and photographing the gorilla family in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Masaka, Lake Mburo National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Mgahinga National Park via Cultural Stops

  • Begin the day with an early morning breakfast at your hotel.
  • Meet your driver-guide for a detailed safari briefing.
  • Depart Kampala and drive through Masaka District with several scenic stopovers.
  • Stop at the Uganda Equator for photography and brief sightseeing.
  • Visit Igongo Cultural Centre for a cultural tour of the Ankole Kigezi Museum.
  • Enjoy lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre.
  • Proceed with your journey towards Mgahinga National Park, Uganda's smallest but wildlife-rich park.
  • Look forward to seeing mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in this beautiful landscape.
  • Arrive and check in at the safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga

  • Start with an early breakfast at the lodge.
  • Pack a lunch for the trek and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing.
  • Join your assigned trekking group and ranger guide.
  • Set out on an adventurous trek through dense forests in search of mountain gorillas.
  • Expect the trek to take between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas' location.
  • Spend one magical hour observing and photographing the gorilla family in their natural habitat.
  • Watch the gorillas as they eat, play, and interact, creating unforgettable memories.
  • Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Mburo

  • Begin with an early breakfast at the lodge.
  • Attend a briefing at the park headquarters before setting off on the golden monkey trek.
  • Trek through the bamboo forests with experienced guides to locate the endangered golden monkeys.
  • Spend one hour observing and photographing the playful monkeys in their natural habitat.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch and check out.
  • Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying the scenic countryside along the way.
  • Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax for the evening with dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Lake Mburo Game Drive and Return to Kampala

  • Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for a morning game drive.
  • Explore Lake Mburo's rich wildlife, including zebras, impalas, buffaloes, giraffes, elands, and a variety of bird species.
  • Look out for the rare and endangered shoebill stork.
  • Drive through open savannah and acacia woodlands ideal for wildlife photography.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch and check out.
  • Begin your return journey to Kampala, arriving in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

End of safari.

Mgahinga National Park, bamboo forests, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda Equator

Where this trip takes you

Mgahinga National Park, bamboo forests, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda Equator

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Uganda 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
  • Ground transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking safari guide
  • National park fees
  • Park entrance fees
  • Drinking water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Phone bills
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Any personal bills

What to bring

  • Sturdy hiking boots, especially for Mgahinga treks.
  • Warm clothing (Mgahinga can be very cold in the morning and evening due to the high altitude).
  • Lightweight clothes for Lake Mburo (generally a warmer climate).
  • Rain jacket or poncho (the weather can change quickly).
  • Insect repellent and sunscreen.
  • Binoculars and a camera with extra batteries.
  • A refillable water bottle and snacks.

Know before you go

  • All the activities mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour package.
  • You will be provided with airport transfers at both the start and the end of the tour.
  • If needed, we can help arrange additional accommodation before or after the tour at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Uganda.

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Single Room $1,854.00 — $2,956.00
Double Sharing $1,854.00 — $2,177.00

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