Epic Uganda Vacation

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$1,458 to $1,568 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pick-up and drive to Volcanoes National Park

Pick-up and drive to Volcanoes National Park

After a safe landing at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted by a friendly driver-guide who will take you to and from the gorilla trek. Uganda is home to the world's largest population of mountain gorillas.

If time allows, you start with a city tour with a visit to the Genocide Memorial. You will continue to Volcanoes National Park, with breaks for lunch and refreshments. You'll arrive at the park just before dusk. Enjoy a delectable dinner and then retire for the night. The golden monkey trekking begins quite early in the morning, so you should keep to your schedule and be well-rested for the trek.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

Start the day with a mouthwatering breakfast at the lodge. You will then drive to the park headquarters with your luggage and trekking gear for a pre-trek briefing. The knowledgeable ranger guides will go over the do's and don'ts of trekking. You will accompany them on an experience that will last anywhere from one to seven hours, depending on how far the golden monkeys are foraging.

Expect to see the golden monkeys' habitats, rare plant species like the giant lobelia, birds, and more. After a successful visit, transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. You will cross the border to Uganda through the Cyanika Border.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

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ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Ikoro Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla trekking and then transfer to Kigali Airport

Gorilla trekking and then transfer to Kigali Airport

Your gorilla-trekking experience will begin after a hearty breakfast. You will then drive to the park headquarters where you will meet the park's ranger guide who will first take you through a briefing about the dos and don'ts while tracking. He will then lead you to the forest to trek these endangered mountain gorillas in this part of Uganda. This will definitely be a great experience.

Mountain-gorilla trekking lasts from an hour to eight hours, depending on where the gorilla family will be spotted because they keep moving to look for food. However, you will not be bored as you will be enjoying the calls of the birds and watching over primates as you search for the endangered mountain gorillas. After a successful trek, embark on your journey to Kigali to reach the airport in time for your connecting flight.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Epic Uganda Vacation, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Epic Uganda Vacation.