8 days trekking and hiking in Uganda is mindblowing though you can not have enough of your stay in the country just in 8 days. Get ready to enjoy the the 8 days trekking and hiking in the pearl of Africa. During the 8 days trekking and hiking in Uganda, you will be able to reach the two unique national park in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park are  the only national park in Uganda where one can enjoy gorilla trekking experience from.

The parks were gazetted as the national park in 1991 and in 1994 Bwindi Impenetrable national was recognized as the World natural heritage site. During the 8days trekking and hiking in Uganda,you will be in position  to hike two amazing  volcanoes in Mgahinga and that is Muhabura and Sabinyo.

Prepare your hiking shoes for the lifetime experience with Beyond sight safaris as we maneuver through the amazing hills of western southwestern Uganda which is also known as the Switzerland of Uganda due to its low temperature.

Safari Highlight

• Day1:-Arrival
• Day2:-Transfer to Kisoro
• Day3:-Hike at sabinyo
• Day4:-Enjoy nature
• Day5:-Hike Muhabura
• Day6:-Community engagement
• Day7:-Gorilla trekking
• Day8:-Departure

Details of the 8 days trekking and hiking in Uganda

Day1: Arrival

on arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be picked by our experienced driver guide who will drive you to your hotel for dinner and rest.

Destination: Entebbe
Meal plan: Dinner
Accommodation:Two friends beach hotel

Day2:Transfer to Kisoro

Wake up very early in the morning, have break fast. A drive to Kisoro with a stop over at the equator to take some pictures and buy souvenirs. Have a stop over for the lunch break as you proceed with the journey that is going to take about 8-10 hour. Drive to Kisoro town where you will be able to check into your lodge and rest for tomorrow’s’ activity.

Destination: Kisoro
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mgahinga gorilla triangle

Day3:Hike at sabinyo

Wake up before sunrise and have your morning break fast. Drive to the park headquarter for briefing. Start the hike to one of the most interesting volcano in Mgahinga gorilla national park. Enjoy having the best view of the three countries at the same point.

Sabinyo is the second highest  volcano in the park that stands at the height of 3,645m and it takes about 7-10 hours hike according to one’s physical fitness,weather and speed. Prepare your cameras and hiking shoes for the best moment ever at the volcano.

Destination: Mgahinga gorilla national park
Accommodation: Mgahinga gorilla triangle
Activity: Hiking
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner

Day4: Enjoy nature

Wake up lazily and enjoy your break fast. Have time to relax and massage your body so as to feel fit again for the next days challenging hike. Do enough exercise and relax for tomorrow.

Destination: Kisoro
Accommodation: Mgahinga gorilla triangle
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner

Day5:Hike Muhabura

Wake up early and have breakfast. Carry your packed lunch with you. Mt. Muhabura is the highest volcano in Mgahinga gorilla national park and it stands at the height of 4,127m. it will take about 10-14 hours hike  where you will be able to see the crater at the top. The volcano give you a stunning view of Uganda and Congo at the same point.

Destination: Mgahinga gorilla national park
Accommodation: Mgahinga gorilla triangle
Activity: Hiking
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner

Day6:Community engagement

Day 6 will day an interesting day of community engagement with the Batwa people. Learn more regarding their culture and get to know how they used to live before they were evicted from  the forest. You can as well join them in the traditional dances. Buying their materials is more of  supporting the community.

Destination: Kisoro
Accommodation: Mgahinga gorilla triangle
Activity: Community visit
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner

Day7:Gorilla trekking

You will have a morning drive to Rushaga sector for gorilla trekking.Enjoy the morning cultural entertainment at the sector as you meet other visitors too. Embark for gorilla trekking as you enjoy the beauty of nature.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Accommodation: Mutanda safari lodge
Activity: Gorilla trekking
Meal plan: Break fast, lunch and dinner

Day8:Departure

After morning break fast, you will have a drive back to Kampala where you will be dropped in Entebbe international airport.

End of 8 days trekking and hiking in Uganda