7 Days Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkey Tracking

Tour Details

Book 7 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkey tracking and enjoy an adventure of a lifetime on Uganda safari tour With Zaabu Trails Tour and Travel! This Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking Tour and Travel take you through a mesmerizing feel and the glance of the mountain Gorillas and the Golden Monkeys.

Departure & Return Location

Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

• Airport transfers
• Accommodation while on safari
• Tour Guide
• Meals as per itinerary
• 1 gorilla permit per person
• 1 Golden monkey tracking permit per person
• Activities as per the itinerary
• 4x4wd vehicle with Fuel/gas
• English speaking driver/guide

Price Excludes

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• Visas
• Tips, Souvenirs
• Laundry and any other items of personal nature
• Airport transfers (arranged on request)
• Pre and post safari Accommodation

What to Expect

With the help and the of our guide from, you will discover the magic of trekking to view the amazing Mountain Gorillas our closest relatives. During the 7 Days Mountain Gorilla and Golden Monkey Tracking you will pay a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the equator and sight the the great apes (Mountain Gorillas).

• Golden Monkey Tracking
• Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Itinerary Day 1Airport pickup

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet with our representative for a transfer to your accommodation unit for an Overnight stay.

Day 2Tranfer to Bwindi via the Equator

Wake up early and after breakfast prepares for a departure to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. This full day’s drive will take us through interesting features en route like at the Uganda Equator line where we will break off for photo shoots and interact with a few indigenous Ugandans selling crafts. You may opt to experiment ( at an extra charge paid directly) to confirm your position at both the north and south pole simultaneously.

We continue our journey through winding roads dotted with fresh fruit market stalls at some points, not missing out on the jolly kids patrolling their homeland and may be quick to wave with a smile saying hello. We continue past Lake Mburo National Park and then to the Ankole Land famous for its long-horned cattle, where we will break for Lunch. You may opt to Visit the Igongo Cultural Centre museum. The main attraction at Igongo Cultural Centre is the community Museum of South Western Uganda with a tag line “ObwengyebugiraEmizi” (Wisdom is rooted in the past). The Museum presents many themes in line with the Ancient and Modern History of South Western Uganda to present, Cultures of the people of South Western Uganda, Traditional skills of the people in areas of Pottery and Ironworking that you will have insight into.

We will then continue to Kisoro through the beautiful unwinding roads, past terraced hills, and green lush forests. Arrive in the evening and check-in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3Golden Monkey Tracking

This day is set out for Golden Monkey tracking in the Mgahinga Valley National Park. Make your way deep into the golden monkey territory, guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, visitors can get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat. Adult monkeys frolic in plain view, feeding on bamboo leaves and leaping from perch to perch. Females carry their young, completely comfortable among onlookers. Return to your hotel to freshen up, and later transfer to the Gorilla tracking area.

Day 4Gorilla Tracking

This day is set out for mountain Gorilla tracking in either Mgahinga National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park depending on your pre-booked permit.

Day 5Lake Bunyonyi

We depart after early breakfast for Lake Bunyonyi. The journey offers many scenic views of the Kigezi rolling hills with their beautiful terraces and lush green forests. The winding roads through the rolling hills are breathtaking, take memorable photoshoots. Lake Bunyonyi is locally translated to mean a place of many small birds. This lake is the second deepest in Africa and is rumored to be Bilharzia free making it safe for swimming. The scenery at the lake is breathtaking with various islands dotted across the lake. Canoe rides can be made to these islands, learn about the inhabitants and history of the people living here.

It’s a day for rest from the hectic treks to the mountain gorillas and golden monkey territories. Retire at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6Full Day Drive To Kampala

After breakfast, embark on a full day drive back to Kampala. Arrive in the evening and be dropped at your hotel.

Day 7Airport Transfer

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.