7 Days Bwindi Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Lake Bunyonyi Tour 2022
7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Lake Bunyonyi Tour, go Gorillas & golden Monkey Trekking & lake Bunyonyi to Bwindi Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park. 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Golden Monkey & Lake Bunyonyi Tour is your Best Safari.
Trek Uganda’s Primates (Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys) and explore the deepest Lake in the country –Lake Bunyonyi.
The Mountain Gorillas are trekked at Bwindi Forest National Park located in the South West of Uganda with four different sectors where you trek and watch the majestic mysterious Mountain Gorillas and these are preferred by the travelers due to their differences as well as the Gorilla Trekking Families they inhabit. You Must have a valid Gorilla trekking Permit at US $700 per person.
Golden Monkey Tracking is also exceptional although this is done at the stunning Mgahinga National Park situated after the busy Kisoro Town. Just like Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkey Tracking takes you 2-4 hours in the forest following the Golden Monkeys along various trails as they jump from one tree branch to another. En-route your trails you watch other monkeys like the white and black colobus, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys. Carry your Golden Monkey Tracking Permit at US $100 per person.
After trekking the Primates, you proceed to Lake Bunyonyi situated a few kilometers off Mgahinga National Park and while here you enjoy canoeing to the nearby Islands on the Lake.
7 Days Uganda Gorillas Golden Monkeys & Lake Bunyonyi Tour starts at the Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park then Lake Bunyonyi all in the South West of Uganda.
Trip highlights of the 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Lake Bunyonyi Tour.
Day 1: City Tour and Hotel
Day 2: Bwindi Forest National Park-Impenetrable land with Gorillas
Day 3: Bwindi Forest National Park (Rushaga Sector)-Gorilla Trekking Day
Day 4: Mgahinga National Park-Golden Monkey Trekking in Forest Habitat
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi –Canoeing and Boat Cruise
Day 6: Lake Mburo National Park-Boat Cruise
Day 7: Kampala or Entebbe- Departure
Detailed Trip Plan of the 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Lake Bunyonyi Tour.
Day 1: City Tour and Hotel
When you drop at the Entebbe International Airport, meet our driver guide who briefs you about the whole tour then later he transfers you on City Tour around Kampala exploring various attractions like the Bahai temple, King’s Palace. After City Tour, proceed to check-in hotel. Cassia Lodge Buziga.
Day 2: Bwindi Forest National Park-Impenetrable land with Gorillas
Get up early enjoy breakfast then embark on transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park in the South West of Uganda. En-route stop by the Equator at Kayabwe then take various photos for keeps and have lunch at Agip Motel Mbarara. Proceed on journey to Bwindi’s Rushaga Sector. Check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Day 3: Bwindi Forest National Park (Rushaga Sector)-Gorilla Trekking Day
Today have breakfast as early as 6:30 am then with excitement, embark on a transfer to the Park headquarters at Rushaga. You are shortly briefed on the conduct around the mysterious Mountain Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a ranger guide, enter forest to trek and watch the Gorillas.
The trekking starts immediately you enter the thick forest vegetation habitat following a park ranger who leads providing you with essential information regarding the Mountain Gorillas in the forest. Follow trails depending on the information you receive for rangers with trackers for a period of 3-5 hours and when you meet them, follow the rules and regulations while in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas.
Take photos to keep as memories of your Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi. Later go to meet your guide at the starting point then to headquarters for your Gorilla Trekking Certificate then to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Rushaga Gorilla Camp.
Day 4: Mgahinga National Park-Golden Monkey Trekking in Forest Habitat
On this Day you pack your belongings to transfer to Mgahinga National Park situated a few kilometers off Kisoro Town. En-route the journey offers you sightings of the green terrain vegetation, forests, birds. When you reach the Park, proceed to track the Golden Monkeys in their natural vegetation habitat for 2-4 hours.
Follow them on different trails as they jump in amazement from tree branch to another an adventure very exceptional as you take photos to keep for memories. After, go to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ichumbi Safari Lodge. Other safaris to do include; 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and chimps Tour, 9 days White Water and Wildlife Safari.
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi –Canoeing and Boat Cruise
Lake Bunyonyi is your next destination today, so you wake up have breakfast then embark on transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. When you reach here, proceed to enjoy a Boat cruise or canoeing in a local boat watching different islands at a distance as well as birds. This takes 2-4 hours to finish. After, continue to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Bunyonyi Overland resort.
Day 6: Lake Mburo National Park-Boat Cruise
Have your breakfast early then embark on transfer towards Mbarara at Lake Mburo National Park. En-route enjoy views of the green terrain vegetation, Ankole cattle and lunch. After continue on your journey to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon Boat Cruise along lake Mburo where you watch various wildlife along the shores, Hippos and crocodiles beneath the waters. After, check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Rwakobo Rock Lodge.
Day 7: Kampala or Entebbe- Departure
Your Date of departure has arrived so have breakfast then with your belongings; embark on departure to Kampala or the Entebbe International airport to board flight back home.
Safari Includes:
- An English speaking driver guide
- A 4×4 safari land cruiser/ Rav4
- Gorilla Trekking permits at US $700 per person
- Golden Monkey tracking Permit at US $100 per person
- All Activities as mentioned
- Bottled Drinking water
Safari Excludes:
- Visas and Permits
- Personal bought items