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Details of Three Day Mgahinga Gorillas & Culture Safari from Kigali
DAY ONE: KIGALI - MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK
Upon arrival in Kigali, you'll be met by your Shadows of Africa driver and begin the six hour drive north to Mgahinga National Park.
Don't let the length of the drive put you off: this is one of the most spectacular drives you'll ever undertake.
Your drive will take you through quiet mountain valleys and quaint terraced farms, along the shores of glistening lakes, and deep into the steaming jungles of southern Uganda.
Crossing the border at Cyanika, you'll then overnight close to the park.
DAY TWO: MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you'll proceed directly to the Mgahinga National Park's headquarters to meet your guides. After completing the briefing, you'll embark on the once in a lifetime experience of tracking the enigmatic mountain gorillas.
There is no guarantee how long or difficult your tracking experience will be as it depends on where the family of gorillas is and on weather conditions, It can take anywhere from two up to six hours of trekking through the mountain forest at relatively high altitudes. Fitness is definitely recommended for those wishing to undertake the excursion.
One of the most memorable experiences you're likely to ever have, you'll be allowed an hour of close contact with the gorillas once you've found them. You'll be privileged enough to come within mere metres of a family of these rare and beautiful animals, observing their family dynamics and getting to learn a bit about each gorilla's distinct personality in serene silence.
After your hike is complete, you'll visit the local Batwa community to learn more about traditional Ugandan culture.
DAY THREE: MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK - KIGALI
You'll set off after breakfast for the drive back to Kigali, where you'll finish your trip with a complimentary city tour including the Genocide Memorial, the Presidential Palace Museum, and the local craft markets.
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Itinerary in Brief
- DAY 1 - KIGALI - MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK Transfer. (D)
- DAY 2 - MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK Gorilla trekking. Batwa cultural experience. (B,L,D)
- DAY 3 - MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK - KIGALI Half day Kigali city tour. (B)
B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner
Attractions
- Start and end your trip from Kigali.
- See Uganda's mountain gorillas in Mgahinga National Park.
- Enjoy a complimentary Kigali city tour including a visit to the Genocide Memorial.
- Learn about Ugandan culture at the Batwa cultural experience.
Why Book with Shadows of Africa?
Tailor Made, Private Tours
We specialize in tailor-making your tour to suit your tastes and budget. We can customize everything from routes to accommodation to optional activities.
Expert Advice 24/7
With offices in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, the USA, Europe, and Australia, you have access to Shadows of Africa personnel 24/7. We’ re with you from the planning stages all the way through to dropping you off at the airport at journey’ s end.
World Class Guides & Unlimited Game Driving
Our drivers are all fluent in English and all have at least a decade of safari experience. Our guides are chosen to be personable and knowledgeable, and with no limit on drive distance – you can game drive from dawn until dusk.
Specialized Safari Vehicles
Our safari fleet is made up of specially customised 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with large windows, pop up roof, phone charging stations, comfortable seats, and a fully stocked supply of water, coffee, and tea.
Full Financial Protection
With offices in the US, Europe, Tanzania, and Australia, you can make payment to whichever is most convenient. We also accept payments via credit card and PayPal.
