One Day Uganda gorilla treks mainly lead to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park leaving out the beautiful and endowed Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where silver meets Gold. For this 1 day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek, you will take the off-beaten path to the secluded Mgahinga National Park set between three Virunga Volcanoes for a quiet moment with nature.
The 1-day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek is ideal for tourists who are already in the south-western Towns of Kabale and Kisoro but also possible if you are in Kigali, except that with Kigali you will have to get up earlier than someone who is in Kisoro or Kabale. Mgahinga is Uganda’s smallest Park at 34 square kilometers and is home to one habituated gorilla group in addition to other numerous attractions not likely to be in other Parks of the country.

Itinerary highlights of the 1 day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek

Be up by 5:00 am for breakfast so that by the time you are picked by our driver/guide at 6:00 am, you are ready for the transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Arrive the briefing point by 7:00 am for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of the activity you are about to undertake.
At 8:00 am start trekking through the jungles of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park that lasts between one hour and 4 hours depending on how far the gorillas have moved and your (group members) pace of movement. You will need to hire a porter to carry your bag, carry enough drinking water and a walking stick to ease your hike.
You will be allowed to spend only one hour with the Nyakagyezi gorilla group, enjoy your packed lunch and head back to Kisoro/Kabale.
End of your 1 day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek.

Your 1-day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek package includes;

• Transport from Kisoro/Kabale to the Park by our customized 4WD Vehicle.
• Fuel fees.
• Packed lunch.
• Gorilla permit.
• Relevant Government taxes.
• Full-time English speaking guide.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Bottled water.

Your 1-day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek package excludes;

• Personal expenses like tips, personal insurance, porter fees, cigarettes, laundry services, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, telephone bills and souvenirs among others.
• Ugandan visa.
• Accommodation in Kisoro/Kabale.
• Optional activities not included in the itinerary.

Dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking

• Maintain a distance of 7 meters when watching the Mountain gorillas.
• A maximum of 8 persons care allowed to visit the Nyakagyezi gorilla group per day.
• Avoid drinking, eating or smoking while in the presence of mountain gorillas.
• Don’t visit the mountain gorillas when you have a cold or other contagious diseases.
• Tourists are allowed to spend only one hour with the Nyakagyezi group per day.
• Avoid making noise while trekking or when in the presence of mountain gorillas.
• Do not litter the Park.
• Make sure to cover your mouth and face away from the mountain gorillas when coughing or sneezing.

What to pack or wear on your 1 day Mgahinga Gorilla Trek

• Safari pants of neutral colors.
• Poncho or Rain jacket.
• Water bottle.
• Long-sleeved shirts.
• Gardening gloves.
• Walking sticks.
• Non-flash camera.
• Wide-brimmed hat.
• Strong waterproof hiking boots.
• Sunglasses.
• Pair of binoculars.