4-Day Gorilla Trekking And Mount Sabyinyo Vocano Hike

This 4-day itinerary combines mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with hiking the scenic Mount Sabyinyo. The trip features a Gorilla trekking experience, a 1-day, 8-hour round-trip climb to the 3,645-meter summit of Mt. Sabyinyo, and cultural, or, this tour provides a 4-day itinerary involving gorilla trekking and Mount Sabyinyo hiking experiences.

Those who are interested in tracking gorillas and hiking Mountain Sabinyo should sign up for this 4-day excursion. You can do gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, as well as hiking Sabinyo Mountain in Mgahinga National Park, on this safari. The Gahinga Ranges in southern Uganda’s Mount Sabinyo are the least densely populated.

 Tour Summary

  • Safari starts with pick up in Kampala/Entebbe
  • Activities include gorilla trekking and game drive.
  • Getting around: Transfers will be by a 4×4 safari vehicle (Luxury: V8, Midrange: Land Cruise, Budget: Van/SUV) 
  • Accommodation: before and after a trip can be arranged on request at an extra cost + Transport just in case.

What you need to know

  • Accommodation & meals are provided as included
  • Tour can be customized
  • Solo travelers can join this tour 
  • Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
  • Tour can start any time of the year
  • The minimum age for Gorilla/Habituation is 15 years

4-Day Gorilla Trekking And Mount Sabyinyo Highlights

  • Day 1: Pick up from Airport/ Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 2: Gorilla tracking and 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

A Detailed 4-Day Gorilla Trekking And Mount Sabyinyo Hike

Arrival

We’ll pick you up at the hotel or the airport.
For an additional fee, lodging can be booked prior to the tour’s departure.

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 and subsequently stop 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

You will proceed to park headquarters for a gorilla trek briefing after an early breakfast. 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 you longer or less time. 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. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda all share a border that intersects at the mountain’s top, which is located at 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 of charge. 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 come to a close after breakfast and leisure at the lodge. You will kiss the resort farewell and drive back to Kampala/Entebbe for drop-off at the hotel or airport.

Included meals are denoted as follows: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Reception (R), Dinner (D)

End of the 4-Day Gorilla Trekking And Mount Sabyinyo Hike