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Mgahinga
Gorilla Trekking (3)
Mgahinga National
Park, covering an area of 33 sq km is found in South Western Uganda,
about 14km from Kisoro town. The park is occupied by the rare mountain
gorillas whose trekking is the major activity. This gorilla habitat
is in Kisoro district where tracking takes place in the plentifully
forested Virunga Volcanoes.
The Safari Itinerary to Mgahinga National Park
Day 1: Kampala to Kisoro
Drive a distance of 540 km from Kampala to Kisoro and have your
overnight at Mgahinga Safari Lodge or Travelers rest.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga
Forest
After an early morning breakfast, the guide leads you through the
gorilla's world, explaining features of their ecosystem and behavior.
Gorilla trekking is the most thrilling and remarkable experience
that takes one through a thick tropical forest for the whole day.
The Nyakagezi group (tourists group) consists of 9 members; 3 adult
females, 2 silver backs, 2 juveniles and 2 infants. (Tracking can
take three to eight hours). This exercise can be tiresome so one
has to be in a good physical shape. It is prudent that you wear
good foothold shoes suitable for mud-covered places and carry binoculars
for easy look. Spend the overnight and dinner at Mgahinga Safari
Lodge or Travelers’ Rest.
Day 3: Departure for Kampala
Have an early dawn breakfast and drive back to Kampala to your accommodation
for overnight and dinner. Take a lunch stop in Masaka Town at Brovad
Hotel and then proceed to Kampala where you will arrive in the evening.

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