5 Days Primates And Lake Bunyonyi Safari
This is the park where gorillas coexist with golden monkeys; hence, the saying is good for those in retested in trekking gorillas, participating in golden monkey trekking experience, and visiting Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest Lake in Uganda. This safari
Day 1: Pickup and drive to Mgahinga National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel in Entebbe by your driver guide, who will first give you a short briefing about your trip to make sure you have all the necessary gear and paperwork.
You will then begin your journey to Mgahinga National Park in Southwestern Uganda with a stopover at Mpambire royal drum makers to see how drums are made from skins and wood.
You will proceed to the Equator crossing and then stop at Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara for lunch. After lunch, you will take a scenic drive to Kisoro district, starting with the flat lands of Ntungamo and the rolling hills of Kabale, to the terraced hills and meandering roads to Kisoro District.
Arrive at the lodge in time for a short relaxation, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience in Mgahinga National Park
After an early morning breakfast, your driver will take you to Mgahinga National Park headquarters, arriving in time for a short briefing.
After this, you will be briefed by UWA rangers about gorilla trekking, dos and don’ts and instructions to be followed on the trek,
You will spend enough time with the gorillas for sometime with the gorillas,s and after the trek. You will then be led to the forest to search for the mountain gorillas. Mgahinga National Park has only one habituated mountain gorilla family called Nyakagezi, which used to move between Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga National Park, but it is now permanently resident in Uganda. Once you find Nyakagezi Family, you will be allowed 1 hour with the gorillas as you observe them, take pictures and then later return to the Lodge for your overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro(Budget) or Chameleon Hill (Midrange) or Gahinga Lodge(Luxury)
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking experience
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Mgahinga National Park headquarters for golden monkey trekking.
You will be briefed shortly about the dos and don’ts while with the golden monkeys, and then proceed to the mountain for golden monkey trekking.
You will be given enough time with the golden monkeys ,then return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi Boat excursion
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi, located in Kabale district, which is believed to be the deepest Lake in Uganda. The place a relaxation after a gorilla trek.
A boat cruise will take you to several islands located on Lake Bunyonyi, each with its own different history. You may also choose to hike the hills surrounding Lake Bunyonyi or do some birding.
Drive time: Approximately 2-3 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Lodging: Birdnest Resort (Luxury)
Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe International Airport
After Breakfast, prepare a return journey back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way with a stopover for lunch and optional souvenir shopping before arriving in the evening for your onward flight.
Inclusions
4xD wheel Driver with an English speaking Guide
Gorilla Trekking Permit
Golden monkey trekking permit
Accommodations and meals
Drinking Water
Lake Bunyonyi boat executions
Exclusion
International flights
Ugandan visas
Personal expenses
Tips