6-Day Double Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Experience.

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from either Entebbe, Kampala, or Kigali—depending on your pickup location—toward southwestern Uganda. The journey reveals some of East Africa’s most beautiful countryside: rolling terraced hillsides, tea plantations, forested ridges, and vibrant rural communities. As you approach Bwindi, the elevation rises, the air cools, and mist begins to settle among towering trees. Upon arrival at your lodge located near one of Bwindi’s trekking sectors, you settle into the forest atmosphere marked by birdsong, distant primate calls, and a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking Experience – Bwindi

The morning begins early with a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before you enter the ancient rainforest. Skilled trackers guide you through thick vegetation, moss-covered slopes, and cool forest corridors where gorillas thrive. When you encounter your first gorilla family, everything goes quiet. You watch the silverback’s strength, juveniles tumbling through vines, and mothers caring tenderly for their infants. This first trek sets a powerful emotional tone—an intimate, humbling moment with one of the world’s rarest and most extraordinary species. After returning to your lodge, the afternoon offers rest and reflection on your first gorilla encounter.

Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience – Bwindi

The second gorilla trek offers a deeper, more varied experience. You begin again with a morning briefing, but today you visit a different gorilla family—allowing you to witness contrasting behaviours, group dynamics, and habitat types within Bwindi’s vast ecosystem. The trek might lead you to higher elevations, through thicker vegetation, or into open forest clearings. Watching gorillas a second time enriches your understanding of their personalities and social bonds. Many travellers find the second trek even more emotional than the first, as familiarity brings deeper appreciation. After trekking back, you return to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by the forest’s soothing ambience.

Day 4: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, you depart Bwindi and drive through the dramatic Kigezi Highlands toward Mgahinga—a small but incredibly scenic park nestled at the base of the majestic Virunga volcanoes. The landscapes open into sweeping valleys, terraced hills, and volcanic peaks that dominate the horizon. Upon arrival at your lodge near Mgahinga, the crisp mountain air and panoramic views create a refreshing shift from Bwindi’s dense forest. The rest of the day is spent unwinding, enjoying lodge amenities, and preparing for the next morning’s golden monkey adventure.

Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga

Golden monkey trekking begins with a gentle hike into the bamboo forests at the base of the volcanoes. These colorful, lively primates are fun to observe—leaping from branch to branch, feeding on bamboo shoots, and moving in playful, fast-paced patterns. Their bright golden fur and expressive faces make them incredibly photogenic. Compared to gorilla trekking, this experience feels lighter and more playful, offering a joyful balance to the deeper emotional intensity of the gorilla encounters. After returning from the trek, the rest of the day is spent relaxing at your lodge or enjoying optional cultural experiences with local communities.

Day 6: Return Journey

Your final morning begins with a relaxed breakfast surrounded by the mountain landscapes of Mgahinga. Soon after, you begin your journey back—either to Kigali, Kampala, or Entebbe, depending on your travel plans. The scenic drive offers one last chance to admire the rolling hills, small villages, and sweeping highland beauty that make this region so captivating. By afternoon or early evening, you arrive at your drop-off point carrying extraordinary memories of double gorilla trekking, playful golden monkeys, and days spent deep within East Africa’s most enchanting forests.