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Signature Journey

05 Days Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Tour Uganda

A short yet immersive primate journey that pairs Bwindi's legendary mountain gorillas with the playful golden monkeys of Mgahinga. Scheduled flights replace long road transfers, giving you more time in the forests while boutique lodges and meaningful cultural exchanges elevate every moment.

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Regions

Bwindi & Mgahinga, Uganda

Journey Style

Fly-in • Primate Encounters • Culture

Tour Summary

Uganda Immersion Arc

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe

Bed & Breakfast

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, clear immigration, and meet your dedicated safari guide for a seamless transfer to your boutique hotel.

  • Private meet & greet plus luggage assistance
  • Short drive to your tranquil hotel for rest and acclimatization
Overnight: Hotel No.5, Entebbe or equivalent

Day 2 – Fly to Kisoro • Bwindi Forest

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Board the morning flight to Kisoro Airstrip; enjoy aerial views before descending into Uganda's emerald southwest.

  • Scheduled flight: Entebbe 07:00 → Kisoro 08:10 (subject to confirmation)
  • Late breakfast at the lodge perched above Bwindi
  • Afternoon choice: Batwa community visit or guided forest walk with waterfall and birdwatching viewpoints
Overnight: Clouds Gorilla Lodge or equivalent

Day 3 – Golden Monkey Trekking • Mgahinga

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Venture into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for an intimate encounter with the playful golden monkeys of the Virunga slopes.

  • Briefing at the park headquarters then trek along the scenic Gahinga Trail
  • One magical hour with the habituated golden monkey troop
  • Moderate 3–4 hour outing followed by a relaxed afternoon back at the lodge
Overnight: Clouds Gorilla Lodge

Day 4 – Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A dawn start takes you to the Bwindi park headquarters for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience.

  • Ranger briefing, porter allocation, and trekking into Bwindi's dense canopy
  • Spend one unforgettable hour with an assigned gorilla family
  • Return to the lodge for a slow afternoon, fireside drinks, and storytelling
Overnight: Clouds Gorilla Lodge

Day 5 – Fly Kisoro to Entebbe • Departure

Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for the scheduled return flight to Entebbe and onward international connections.

  • Scheduled flight: Kisoro 08:25 → Entebbe 11:25 (subject to confirmation)
  • Assistance on arrival plus access to duty-free prior to boarding
Overnight: Departing flights

Booking Tour

Accommodation

Entebbe

Hotel No.5, Entebbe or equivalent

Bwindi & Mgahinga

Clouds Gorilla Lodge or equivalent

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