4-Day Gorilla Trekking & Golden Monkeys Tour from Entebbe

Mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and the drive between them

This 4-day gorilla trekking tour departs Entebbe International Airport and takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a trek with mountain gorillas at Rushaga Gorilla Camp, then to Mgahinga National Park to track golden monkeys. You travel by private vehicle with a live guide, stay at lodges near the parks, and return to Entebbe on day four.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe and transfer to Bwindi

• Meet guide at Entebbe Airport
• Brief meet and greet
• Drive to Bwindi Rushaga Sector
• Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Day 2: Transfer for Gorilla Trekking

• Have breakfast
• Transfer to forest for briefing
• Gorilla trekking adventure
• Return to lodge for refreshment
• Transfer to Lake Mutanda
• Overnight at Lake Mutanda Resort

Day 3: Golden Monkeys Trekking

• Wake up and have breakfast
• Transfer to park headquarters
• Golden Monkeys trekking briefing
• Golden Monkeys trekking
• Lunch at hotel
• Enjoy scenery and overnight at hotel

Day 4: Drive back to Entebbe for flight

• Have breakfast
• Drive back to Entebbe
• Stopover at the equator
• Continue to Entebbe Airport

The experience

You're met at Entebbe airport and driven straight into the forest: the journey to Bwindi Rushaga Sector takes around 8 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. If your flight arrives late, you can stay the night in Entebbe instead and start fresh the next morning. Either way, you reach Rushaga Gorilla Camp for your first overnight.

Day two is the gorilla trek itself. You're at the meeting point by 7am for a briefing, then head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on foot. After the trek, you return to the lodge to rest, then transfer to Lake Mutanda Resort for the night. Day three brings the golden monkeys: after breakfast and a transfer to Mgahinga National Park headquarters, you get a second briefing on the trekking formalities, then set out to find and observe the golden monkeys. Lunch is back at the hotel, and you stay another night at Lake Mutanda.

The final day is the drive back to Entebbe. You'll have a stopover at the equator on the way, breaking up the return journey before your flight home. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language throughout, and the vehicle has WiFi on board and a restroom.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Entebbe to the parks and back.
• an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and onboard restroom.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• accommodation at Rushaga Gorilla Camp and Lake Mutanda Resort.
• all park transfers and gorilla and golden monkey trekking logistics.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ngoni Safaris Uganda

Is this one for you?Four days is the minimum needed to trek both gorillas and golden monkeys without rushing the treks themselves. The long drive from Entebbe takes up day one and day four, leaving two full days in the parks. If you have more time, a 6-day version would add rest days or extra wildlife viewing. If you have less, a 2-day option focuses on gorillas alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What's the difference between trekking gorillas in Bwindi and golden monkeys in Mgahinga?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is where you trek mountain gorillas on day two: a trek on foot through dense forest. Mgahinga National Park, visited on day three, is where you track and observe golden monkeys, a different species and a different terrain.

How much of the 4 days is actually spent driving?

Day one is the 8-hour drive from Entebbe to Bwindi. Day four is the return drive to Entebbe with a stop at the equator. Days two and three are based at lodges near the parks, with treks and transfers between them, but not long-distance driving.

What time do I need to be ready on the gorilla trekking day?

You need to be at the meeting point by 7am on day two for a briefing before the gorilla trek begins. Breakfast is at your lodge before the transfer to the forest.

Can I arrange to sleep in Entebbe the first night instead of driving straight to Bwindi?

Yes. If your flight arrives late or you prefer not to drive 8 hours on arrival day, you can stay the night in Entebbe and start the drive to Bwindi the next morning instead.

Is there WiFi and a restroom on the vehicle during the long drives?

Yes. The air-conditioned vehicle has WiFi on board and a restroom, so you can stay connected and comfortable during the 8-hour drive to Bwindi and the return journey to Entebbe.