8 Day Sabinyo Summit, Golden Monkeys and Gorillas
Climb Mount Sabinyo, track golden monkeys, canoe on Lake Mutanda and trek to gorillas at Nkuringo.
Go beyond the expected.
Eight days in the Virunga highlands. Climb Mount Sabinyo (3,645 m), track golden monkeys, canoe on Lake Mutanda and finish with a gorilla trek at Nkuringo.
- Mount Sabinyo climb
- Golden monkey tracking
- Lake Mutanda canoeing
- Gorilla trek at Nkuringo
- Batwa cultural visit
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Mountain gorilla permit
- Golden monkey permit
- Mount Sabinyo climb permit
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe
Entebbe
Arrive and transfer to your lodge.
Day 2 To Kisoro
Kisoro and Mgahinga
Fly or drive to Kisoro and settle in near Mgahinga.
Day 3 Mount Sabinyo climb
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
A long day climbing Mount Sabinyo to 3,645 m, around nine hours.
Day 4 Rest day or Batwa experience
Mgahinga
A relaxed day or an optional Batwa cultural visit.
Day 5 Golden monkey tracking
Mgahinga
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo forest.
Day 6 Community walk and Lake Mutanda
Lake Mutanda
A village walk and a canoe trip on Lake Mutanda.
Day 7 Gorilla trekking at Nkuringo
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Trek to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
Day 8 Return to Entebbe
Entebbe
Fly or drive to Entebbe for your flight.
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Places you will visit
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Questions about 8 Day Sabinyo Summit, Golden Monkeys and Gorillas
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.