Safari Overview
Those interested in trekking gorillas and hiking Mountain Sabinyo should sign up for this 4 Days Gorillas And Sabyinyo Hike . On this safari, you can do gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and hike Sabinyo Mountain in Mgahinga National Park.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1:Pick up from the Airport/ Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2:Gorilla tracking and transfer to Mgahinga National Park/Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 3:Early morning Hike of Mount Sabinyo
- Day 4:Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop off at the Hotel/Airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from the Airport/Hotel and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by your driver guide at the hotel in Entebbe, after which you will begin your gorgeous trip to Bwindi. Before continuing to Bwindi, you will stop at the Equator for lunch en route. You will arrive there in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Drive time: 9-10 hours
Meals: Full board
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Transfer to Mgahinga National Park
After an early breakfast, you will proceed to park headquarters for a gorilla trek briefing. Your guide will go through the dos and don’ts of the walk before you actually begin it. Depending on where the gorillas are that day, the trip may take longer or less. You will have one hour to view and snap pictures before returning to the headquarters to pick up your certificates.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Early Morning Hiking of Mt. Sabinyo
You will begin your ascent of Mount Sabinyo today, a Virunga Volcano whose summit is only reachable from the park. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda all share a border that intersects at the mountain’s top, 3,645 meters (11,959 feet) above sea level. The extremely endangered mountain gorillas live on the slopes of Mount Sabinyo.
You will notice how the slopes of Sabinyo have a rough landscape with numerous craters and steep ridges. Depending on the pace and weather, the trek up Mount Sabinyo takes 4 hours to reach the peak and 4 hours to return. While the porters are available for hire, walking sticks are offered free. Between 2400 and 2800 meters, you will pass through bamboo-zone vegetation areas. Take a nap and your packed lunch after ascending to the park. Start the mountain’s ascent. After dinner, spend the night at the inn.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe
The 4-Day Uganda Gorillas and Mount Sabinyo Hiking experience will close after breakfast and leisure at the lodge. You will bid farewell and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop-off at the hotel or airport. You might be interested in Mount Muhabura hike
End of the 4 Days Gorillas And Sabyinyo Hike
Included meals are denoted as follows: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Reception (R), Dinner (D)
