Tour Features

Mgahinga gorilla national park is found in southwestern part of Uganda and is located along the green, beautiful and volcanic mountains of Kisoro near Rwanda, the uniqueness of this park is that it has mountain gorillas and are most liked and visited by people/tourists from all over the world. There are the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and a number of birds. It takes approximately 6-8 hour's drive from Kampala the city of Uganda to Kisoro by road and 2hrs by flight.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Uganda

Uganda flag
Start Point
Entebbe
Day 3
End Point
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Activities Included

WildlifeTrekkingFamily Safari4x4 SafariGorilla TrekkingGuided SafariPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Kisoro Tourist Hotel
All Meals Included with Drinks
2
Travellers Rest Hotel
All Meals Included with Drinks
3
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe city to Kisoro
    Our guide will pick you from the hotel, gives your warm greetings and then after your breakfast in the morning, he will drive you and leave Kampala via the western route and as you see the beautiful nature of Uganda, You will have a stopover at Kayabwe for photography at the Uganda equator. You will continue to drive up to Mbarara and then have a stop at Igongo cultural center for snacks or foods for refreshment. You will proceed to Kisoro and by the evening time, you will be in Kisoro, where gold meets silver, check-in from the hotel, ie Kisoro tourist hotel, or Kisoro Volcano hotel where we shall have an overnight as we wait for the next day’s activities (Gorilla trekking).

    Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

    Accommodation: Kisoro Tourist Hotel

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga gori
    Wake up early in the morning with a cup of coffee and breakfast, the take the Mgahinga route, meet the park rangers to help you track the gorillas in their habitats, Not only the gorillas, but there are also golden monkeys, and also there is a lot of flora within the forest, a number of bird species will also surprise you with beautiful sounds most especially in the morning. In the afternoon after having your lunch, you will relax a bit and the go in for nature walk and, on this activity, you will visit the Batwa, visiting the Batwa trails will reward you with an amazing history and entertainment.

    Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

    Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Return to Kampala/Entebbe for your flight
    You will wake up early in the morning with a cup of coffee where you will visit lake Mutanda as you site a number of morning birds that produces a beautiful sound waking people and welcoming you to their habitants, After the boat ride, you embark on your return to Kampala where you will first go to the hotel and have lunch. You will then be driven back to Kampala with our driver.

    Main Destination: Entebbe

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

Excludes

  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Apr 21, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,700
2 people (1 room)
$1,680
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,520
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,400
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

Excludes

  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Offered By

VERDORO SAFARIS

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Offices In
Uganda
Size
15
Member Of
UTB
Tour Types
Game drives, Gorilla trekking, Family tours, PWDs tours, Hot air Ballon Safaris, Eco tours, Food tours, Scenic tours
Destinations
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Verdoro Safaris is a tours and travel company based in Uganda within the East African region. We aim at preserving the wild life through working hand in hand with the wildlife authorities within the region and also observing the available control measures. In this we believe the tourism sector will be saved for the next generations and hence tremendously develop the region. Our Vision is to become the leading tour company in East Africa while focusing on supporting projects that enhance the lives of communities living near game reserves and parks. We see ourselves creating collaborations with partners that improve the quality of our services to clients and inspire the conservation of nature. To that end, we partner with individuals, volunteer organizations and organize mission trips to Africa that involve working with poor communities in East Africa. We envisage operating several lodges and resorts in the future while focusing on customer service and personal experience. Mission Our mission is to serve our clients by operating memorable safari tours suited for our clients while emphasizing quality, professionalism and a personal touch. Through our dedicated office staff and field guides, we help put together exciting and wonderful vacations for our clients. We help you acquire the necessary permits, book accommodations, arrange transport and guidance throughout your tour. We value our staff in the main office and in the field. We impart in them values of ownership, professionalism, honesty and dedication through excellent supervision and training opportunities. We ensure that our office staffs take part in some of the tours to get a feel of the situation in the field, share the experiences and challenges of our clients. This in turn translates into quality, a sense of responsibility, informed decisions and better pricing. Hospitality should begin at home. You can follow us on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

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