Looking for a short gorilla and golden monkey trekking package? This 3-Day Bwindi Mgahinga Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Tour, one of our gorilla trekking tours, is a great choice. It gives you the chance to see two of the most endangered primates in different parks within a short time.
This Uganda safari trip is convenient for travelers with limited time and suits both budget and upmarket visitors.
Book this 3-day gorilla and golden monkey trekking tour today and secure your permits early.
3 Day Bwindi Mgahinga Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Kigali city tour and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Day 3: Golden monkey trekking and return to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On the first day, you are picked up from the airport or your hotel in Kigali at 8:30 am. You enjoy a city tour that includes Kimironko Market, the Genocide Memorial Site in Gisozi, craft markets, and other sites of interest.
After the tour, return for lunch, then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Katuna border. You arrive in the Ruhija sector in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, drive to the ranger station with your packed lunch and bottled water for a briefing at 7:30 am.
You then begin the gorilla trekking activity led by park rangers. The trek usually takes 2 to 8 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movement and the pace of the group. Once you find them, you spend one hour observing and taking photos.
After trekking, enjoy your packed lunch before driving to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro District. The drive takes about one and a half hours and passes through the Kigezi Highlands and Echuya Forest.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking and Return to Kigali
Have an early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your golden monkey trek. The experience is similar to gorilla trekking but usually lasts 3 to 5 hours.
After trekking, return to the lodge to freshen up, then transfer back to Kigali. You are dropped at the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your trip.
Book your 3-Day Bwindi Mgahinga Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Tour now and see two of Africa’s rarest primates.
