3-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari in Mgahinga

This is a strong choice for travellers who want to stay close to Kisoro and experience two very different primate encounters in one short safari. The first full activity day is dedicated to mountain gorillas; the second primate experience follows golden monkeys through the bamboo zone. The trip can be based in Kisoro or around Lake Mutanda for a quieter, more scenic stay.

Day 1 – Arrival in Kisoro / Transfer to the Virunga Highlands

Travel to Kisoro by road or connect from a domestic flight where available. Your FAZZI host meets you and introduces you to the landscape we call home. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed drive around Kisoro or continue to Lake Mutanda for views across the water toward the Virunga volcanoes. Settle into your lodge, prepare your trekking gear and have an early night.

Day 2 – Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga

After breakfast, transfer to Ntebeko for the official briefing before entering the forest with UWA guides. The trek moves through montane and bamboo vegetation beneath the volcanoes and can vary greatly in length. Once the gorillas are located, spend the permitted viewing time observing the family at close range before walking back to the trailhead. Return to the lodge for lunch or a late meal and take the rest of the afternoon slowly. If energy allows, enjoy a gentle lake or community activity.

Day 3 – Golden Monkey Tracking and Departure

Return to Mgahinga for golden monkey tracking. This is a lively contrast to the gorilla trek: golden monkeys move quickly through bamboo and often create a playful, energetic photography challenge. After the experience, return for lunch and continue to your next destination, Rwanda connection, Entebbe/Kampala transfer or an extension into southern Bwindi.