4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla and Lake Mburo National Park Safari

4-Day Mgahinga Gorilla & Lake Mburo National Park Safari

Safari Overview

This 4-day safari takes you on an unforgettable journey to meet the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, explore the unique culture of the Batwa Pygmies, and enjoy game drives and a boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park. Neste Uganda safaris handles all logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and transfers, ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to departure at Entebbe International Airport.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our professional driver-guide, who will brief you about the safari. Enjoy a welcome drink before starting your 9-10 hour scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. En route, stop for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center. As you travel, marvel at the beautiful landscapes, lush plantations, and traditional homesteads along the way.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and rest ahead of your exciting gorilla trekking experience.

• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget: Amajambere Iwacu Camp
  • Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Encounter

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before your guide takes you to the park headquarters for a pre-trekking briefing by the park rangers. You'll learn the dos and don'ts while trekking and be assigned a gorilla family to track.

The trek can last between 1-8 hours depending on the gorillas’ movements, but once you find them, you’ll have a magical hour observing and photographing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, experience the culture of the Batwa pygmies, one of the oldest tribes in Africa. Learn about their way of life as former forest dwellers, including their traditional hunting methods, caves, dances, and songs.

• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget: Amajambere Iwacu Camp
  • Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Boat Cruise

After breakfast, depart Mgahinga and embark on a 5-6 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, take in the rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and the iconic long-horned Ankole cows grazing in the fields. Stop again at the Igongo Cultural Center for lunch.

Upon arrival at Lake Mburo, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the lake, where you'll witness hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Keep an eye on the shores for mammals like buffalo and waterbuck.

• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget: Igongo Cultural Centre
  • Midrange: Arcadia Cottages

Day 4: Game Drive & Departure

Wake up early for a rewarding 3-4 hour game drive through the savannah grasslands of Lake Mburo National Park. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, including buffalo, impalas, zebras, warthogs, Uganda kobs, and possibly elephants.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch, then check out and embark on a 3-4 hour drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight or journey home.

Safari Inclusions:

• Accommodation (full board)
• All meals as per the itinerary
• Bottled Rwenzori water during the trip
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Park entrance fees
• Government taxes
• Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
• English-speaking guide
• Gorilla trekking permit

Safari Exclusions:

• Tips
• Flight tickets
• Extra meals, alcoholic drinks, and cigarettes
• Extra activities not included in the itinerary
• Special requests

This safari provides an unforgettable experience, blending gorilla trekking with cultural encounters and diverse wildlife viewing, making it an adventure of a lifetime!