Enjoy a 3 days travel experience as you meet some of the most endangered primates in the south western side of Uganda. Golden monkeys live in the Virunga Mountains that partly belongs to Rwanda and Ugandan side in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You will also discover the unique ways of life of the Batwa community during this trip.
Day 1: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
You will be picked from your Hotel after breakfast and embark on this 7-9 hours’ journey to the deepest if the western side of Uganda. The beautiful countryside with amazing flora makes you forget about the long travel hours and before you know it you will be at the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You will have a stopover at the equator point and then proceed to Lyantonde where you will have a lunch break. Continue to Kisoro through Mbarara town and arrive later in the evening at Mgahinga National Park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking
The day begins with a tasty breakfast at the lodge and then transfer to the park for briefing by the rangers. You will be guided on the tracking exercise and then be led into the thick undergrowth in the mountains searching for the shy tiny creatures called the Golden Monkeys. Unlike the Gorillas, golden monkeys are easier to track but you will still need to be fit to hike through the forest. After 30 minute or more time, you will meet the shy golden monkeys in a group feeding and playing in their natural way. A lot of information will be shared by the guides and you will be allowed to be there with the golden monkeys for one hour. Return to the meeting point and join your guide to go for a lunch break. The afternoon will be spent visiting the Batwa to understand their way of life. The Batwa are a small clan that used to live in the forest before they were evicted many years back. They will introduce you to their food, hunting skills and use of herbs as medicine. Return to the lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, you will set off for Kampala with a stopover for lunch and proceed to Entebbe later for your final flight.
End of the 3 days Uganda Golden Monkey trekking experience.
Included
• 2 nights’ accommodation
• Meals
• Park entrance
• Bottled water during the trip
• Airport transfers
• All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
• Beverages
• Laundry
• Souvenirs
• Tips
• Cigarettes