Those interested in tracking gorillas and hiking Mountain Sabinyo would love this 4-day hiking adventure. On this safari, you can do gorilla tracking in either Mgahinga or Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks, and you can hike Sabinyo Mountain in Mgahinga. Located in southern Uganda, the Ggahinga Ranges include the little Mount Sabinyo.
Overview
- Day 01: Pick up from Airport/ Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National park
- Day 02: Gorilla tracking and and transfer to Mgahinga National Park
- Day 03: Early morning Hike of Mount Sabinyo
- Day 04: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop off at the Hotel/Airport to end the 4 Day Gorillas and Mountain Sabinyo Hiking trip.
Booking this African safari itinerary guarantees an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with iconic animals like gorillas, lions, elephants, and rhinos. It combines luxury and adventure, with expert guides ensuring safety and the best game-viewing opportunities. Carefully planned routes take you through diverse ecosystems, from savannas to lush wetlands, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Big Five. With seamless accommodations, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel, this itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa.
DAY 1: Pick up from the Airport/Hotel and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
At 7 in the morning, your driver guide will get you from your hotel near Entebbe International Airport in Kampala. From there, you will begin the beautiful trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a photo op and an experience at the Equator, you’ll have lunch in Mbarara city before continuing on to Bwindi, where you’ll arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and the night.
Time Spent Driving: Around 8 to 9 hours
Place to stay:
Funding: Havens for Rushaga Gorillas
Up in the middle: a gorilla leisure lodge with four primates
Gondola Adventures at Gorilla Heights
Dinner and Lunch Meals
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking and Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
Your gorilla trek briefing will take place at the park headquarters, so be sure to leave early after breakfast. After your guide goes over the trek’s rules with you, you’ll be ready to go out on your adventure. Based on how long you’d like to stay in the jungle, you’ll get to pick which gorilla family you want to see. After you’ve had an hour to snap pictures, you may travel back to headquarters to get your credentials.
Accommodation
Hotel Ichumbi Kisoro: Affordable
Middle price point: resort on Lake Chahafi or Mutanda
Elevation: Lodge at Mount Gahinga
Food schedule: complete
DAY 3: Early Morning Hiking of Mt. Sabinyo
The ascent of Mount Sabinyo, a Virunga volcano, which can only be reached from the park, will begin today when you begin your ascent. An junction of the boundaries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda is marked by the mountain’s top, which lies at 3,645 meters (11,959 ft). The mountain gorillas, who are in grave risk of extinction, call the slopes of Sabinyo home.
The Sabinyo hills feature a lot of craters with sharp ridges, therefore the landscape is rather rough. It takes around eight hours to reach the peak of Mount Sabinyo and another eight hours to descend, giving or taking depending on the hiker’s speed and the state of the weather. Free walking sticks are supplied, and porters can be hired if needed. From 2400 to 2800 meters in altitude, you’ll see a variety of plant life, including the bamboo zone. After you reach the park, take a break and eat your lunch. You should begin to descend the mountain. After supper, head back to the lodge to spend the night.
Hotel Ichumbi Kisoro: Affordable
Middle price point: resort on Lake Chahafi or Mutanda
Elevation: Lodge at Mount Gahinga
Food Schedule: Complete board
DAY 4: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe to end the trip
The culminating event of your 4-day Uganda Gorilla and Mount Sabinyo Hiking safari will be a farewell dinner and a drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Final Stop
Includes
Excludes
- All transportation as scheduled
- All Activities Included in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Meals: breakfast – lunch and dinner as shown
- English speaking driver guide
- Complementary bottled water
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Every Accommodation included
- Anything outside the regular itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Any items of personal nature
- International vaccinations
- Local and international flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees
- Tips and souvenirs
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