3-Day Fly-In Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Tour

This 3-day Mgahinga gorilla trekking experience allows you to trek the endangered mountain gorillas and enjoy a cultural encounter with the Batwa forest people.

The fly-in option saves you from the long 10-hour drive from Kampala to Mgahinga National Park. It is a short but rewarding gorilla trekking trip that you will always remember.

3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour Highlights

• Fly to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to avoid the long road trip
• Trek the endangered mountain gorillas in their forest home
• Spend one full hour watching the gorillas closely
• Enjoy a guided nature walk with views of the Virunga Mountains
• See forest animals and primates along the walking trail
• Visit the Batwa community and learn about their forest life
• Enjoy traditional Batwa songs, dances, and local food
• Stay in a peaceful lodge near Mgahinga National Park
• Take a return flight from Mgahinga to Entebbe after the tour

Brief 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: Fly to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Nature Walk
• Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Walk
• Day 3: Fly Back to Entebbe

Detailed 3-Day Mgahinga Gorilla Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Nature Walk

At the airport, you will be welcomed by your experienced driver-guide. If you spent the previous night at a hotel, you will be picked up from there. After a short briefing about the trip, you will transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Mgahinga National Park.

During the flight, enjoy the beautiful aerial views of Uganda’s landscapes. When you arrive, check in at your lodge, have refreshments, and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, go for a guided nature walk in Mgahinga National Park. The walk offers lovely views of the surrounding forests and the Virunga mountain ranges. You may also see some primates along the trail and, with luck, spot forest elephants or buffaloes.

Return to your Uganda luxury gorilla lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight as you prepare for the next day.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Walk

Wake up early for breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Mgahinga. The ranger guide will explain the rules and safety guidelines before you begin the trek. You will then enter the forest to track the only habituated gorilla family in the park.

Trekking in Mgahinga is generally easier since it takes place on the lower slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes. When you finally meet the gorillas, you will spend one full hour with them, observing their behavior and taking photos as long as your camera has no flash.

After lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, visit the Batwa community in Kisoro for a cultural experience with the forest people. You will learn about their way of life, enjoy traditional dances, and taste local food if you wish. The Batwa are known for their warm hospitality and rich culture.

Day 3: Fly Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. This marks the end of your 3-day Mgahinga gorilla trekking trip.

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