3 Day Gorilla Tracking and Lake Mutanda Adventure Tour
This 3 day Gorilla tracking and lake vacation will take you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. Arrival and departure will be through Kigali, Rwanda. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the only park in Uganda where mountain gorillas co-exist with golden monkeys “where gold meets silver”. You will stay in a budget lodge for relaxation with stunning views of the volcanoes and it's only at Mgahinga that you will see 3 silverbacks in one Gorilla family.
Safari Highlights
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Safari 4X4 vehicle
- Drinking water
- Airport transfer on the first and last day
- Tour/driver guide
- All park entrance fees
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Activities in Rwanda and Uganda as per itinerary
Includes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa
Excludes
Detailed Itinerary
Transfer to lake Mutanda Kisoro in Uganda
Transfer by Road, From Kigali International Airport to kisoro, the journey is not only scenic but is also full of smiley and happy people who will share seamless smiles all the way.
Not forgetting the kids who will dance and laugh and make you feel at home, The road goes through scenic southwestern Uganda and North eastern Rwanda and ends in the foothills on the Virunga Massif Transfer time; 4 to 5 hours.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga gorilla national park
Come trekking with us to find mountain gorillas early this morning in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Encounter three silverbacks in one group of nine members.
This is the only place you will find such in the whole world. It's an experience you'll remember your whole life.
While on the trek you will get to see some stunning views of Lake Mutanda from the mountains and you may be lucky to meet golden monkeys, keep watching, or other primates.
Afternoon Evening relaxation: Lake Mutanda you can swim, pedal a canoe, or rest on the lake since August will be a dry month.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Transfer to Kigali international airport
Transfer by Road, Lake Mutanda to Kigali International Airport. Have enough rest, then embark on this scenic journey through the land of 1000 hills, Rwanda is uniquely scenic. You will surely love it. Transfer time; 4 to 5 hours.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
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