3 Days Mgahinga Golden Monkey Tracking Tour
Overview
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the site of the golden monkeys that you will be able to see on the three-day Mgahinga Golden Monkey Tracking Tour. Among the twenty most beautiful primates found in Uganda, golden monkeys are an unforgettable sight to behold in their natural habitat. Situated in the Kisoro area of southwestern Uganda is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It was established in 1991 with the goal of safeguarding mountain gorillas and other endangered animals, such as golden monkeys. The picturesque Gahinga Volcano is the inspiration for the park’s name, which covers an area of around 34 square kilometers. You will start and finish your three-day Mgahinga golden monkey tracking excursion in Entebbe or Kampala.
What to expect on 3 days Mgahinga golden monkey tracking tour
- The enchanted meeting of golden monkeys
- Travel in a safari vehicle with four-wheel drive.
- Experienced driver-guide fluent in English
- Water in a bottle
- Interval near the Equator crossing in Uganda
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 2: Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed itinerary
Our corporate representative will collect you from your breakfast at an early hour and drive you to Mgahinga National Park in the Kisoro district of southwestern Uganda. Starting in Kampala, you will travel via Masaka, Mbarara, and Kisoro for a total of eight to ten hours. Before heading to the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch, you’ll stop at the Uganda Equator crossing for some photos and leisure. After lunch, make your way to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Once you arrive at the lodge, relax, have dinner, and spend the night there.
First thing in the morning is breakfast as you make your way to the Ntebeko Visitor Center for a training on the golden monkey tracking protocol before you set out on your adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Your adventure to see golden monkeys will begin at 8:00 am after you’ve been assigned a park ranger guide. The walk could take two to four hours, including an hour of amazing encounters. Afterwards, you can relax at the lodge and prepare for an evening of cultural immersion by visiting the Batwa community. Spend the night at the lodge after dinner.
Begin your morning with a relaxed cup of tea or coffee, then check out of the lodge and set off on your return drive to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, you will stop in Mbarara town for lunch before continuing to Mpambire, where you can observe local artisans crafting traditional drums and learn about this unique cultural practice. After the visit, proceed to Kampala or Entebbe, marking the conclusion of your 3-day Mgahinga golden monkey tracking tour.
Safari Inclusion/Exclusion
Safari Inclusion
- Golden monkey permit
- 2 nights and meals
- Travel in 4×4 drive safari vehicle
- Fulltime English-speaking driver guide
- Relevant government taxes
- All activities on your travel plan excluding the optional ones
Safari Exclusion
- Insurance
- Extra accommodation outside the travel plan of 8 days
- Laundry services offered to you
- Telephone calls
- Tips
- Beverages
- Airfares
Packing list for golden monkey tracking
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Waterproof daypack
- Toiletries
- Gardening gloves
- First aid kit
- Camera with no flashlight
- Insect repellents
- Long sleeved shirt
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- A magical encounter with golden monkeys
- Transport in 4×4 drive safari vehicle
- Fulltime English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Stopover at Uganda Equator crossing
- Golden monkey permit • 2 nights and meals • Travel in 4×4 drive safari vehicle • Fulltime English-speaking driver guide • Relevant government taxes • All activities on your travel plan excluding the optional ones
- Beverages • Laundry services • Tips • Uganda visa fees • Hotel fees in Kampala or Entebbe • Optional activities • Telephone calls • Airfares
- Waterproof hiking boots • Waterproof daypack • Toiletries • Gardening gloves • First aid kit • Camera with no flashlight • Insect repellents • Long sleeved shirt