2 days · Gorillas & Primates
Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga
Track golden monkeys through the bamboo of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, beneath the Virunga volcanoes.
Pictured above: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort on Lake Bunyonyi, where this safari starts and finishes. Photographs from the parks on this route are coming soon.
Trip highlights
- Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forest
- Volcano views over Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo
- Optional Batwa trail with community guides
- A night on Lake Bunyonyi
Day by day
Lake Bunyonyi to Mgahinga
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an afternoon briefing and a walk in the foothills of the Virungas, then return to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner — or overnight closer to the park by arrangement.
Golden monkey tracking and return
Early tracking of a habituated golden monkey troop through the bamboo zone, with time to watch them feed and move. Afternoon return to the lake or onward transfer.
Included
- Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Accommodation as described, or the closest equivalent available
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Park entrance and activity fees as listed
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and Uganda visa
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits unless explicitly listed
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Price
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Rates depend on season, group size and accommodation level. Request a quote and we will price it precisely, including any permits.
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