Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in either Kigali or Entebbe depending on your preferred starting point.

Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and rural communities toward southwestern Uganda.

If starting from Kigali, cross into Uganda via the Cyanika border and continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation: Lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Batwa Cultural Encounter

After an early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Begin your gorilla trekking adventure through the bamboo forests and volcanic slopes of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in search of the habituated Nyakagezi Gorilla Family.

The trek may take between 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movement.

Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as they feed, groom, play, and interact in their natural habitat.

After trekking, enjoy a cultural encounter with the Batwa people, the original forest inhabitants of the region. Learn about their traditional hunting skills, music, dance, and forest survival techniques.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation: Lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Return to Kigali or Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning with beautiful volcano views before beginning your return journey.

Drive back to Kigali or Entebbe depending on your departure plans.

Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes, local markets, and photography opportunities.

Your unforgettable Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Safari comes to an end.

Meals
Breakfast & Lunch

Why Choose This Mgahinga Gorilla Tour?

This safari is perfect for travelers seeking:

• Less crowded gorilla trekking experience
• Scenic volcano landscapes
• Authentic Batwa cultural encounters
• Short Uganda safari adventure
• Cross-border safari from Kigali
• Unique bamboo forest trekking experience