Uganda Active Adventure: Mountains, Forests and Gorillas

Explore the exclusive gorilla tracking in Mgahinga (8 permits per day) or do Bwindi southern sector Rushaga and Nkuringo with more permits available. You will need an early start 1 hour to Mgahinga and 1hour 45 minutes to Rushaga and have the opportunity for a toast and unwind in Echuya Forest on your way back to the resort.

This is a full day activity and you will go with a packed lunch, after briefing you will trek in the jungle in search for the gentle giants and once the trackers have identified the gorillas you will spend one hour with them.
You will return to the lodge and relax in your cabin and be served your sumptuous dinner at our cozy restaurant or by the lakeside set up.

These endemic subspecies of monkey only exist in the virunga massif shared by Uganda , Rwanda and DRC. On the Ugandan side they can be tracked in Mgahinga gorilla National park: At a fraction of gorilla permit fees do not miss the experience walking in the dense bamboo forest to watch a playful troop of monkeys well habituated and thrilling to watch.

Golden monkeys are very active compared to Mountain Gorillas and they will keep you hooked.

The resort will prepare your packed lunch and guests will have an early breakfast to be at the briefing point at 8:00 am.

Mgahinga offers day hiking tours to Mt. Gahinga 3473m with a crater swamp on top m. Mt. Sabinyo 3,669 with three peaks and at the third peak you will be in three countries Uganda, DRC and Rwanda and Mt. Muhabura 4,127m the third highest peaki in Uganda has a crater lake on top.

Mt. Gahinga is shorter compared to the other two however hiking is no mean feat , you need a reasonable level of fitness. Hiking is a full day activity and requires an early start as well.
You will have a hot breakfast early in the morning, and go with a packed lunch. You will require about 2 liters of water and may hire a porter to support the community and also for the porter to carry your bags and support you through the steep slopes and ladders while in the jungle.

Lakes Chahafi and Kayumbu are pretty small lakes with a total of 3.2 square kilometres , very scenic and have a prolific birdlife.
You can choose to do this activity early as the early bird idiom suggests to enjoy the misty mornings with high chances of sighting birds, fisher men and sunrise over the lakes. You will explore the excursion in a dug out canoe. The activity can last 4 to 6 hours of leisurely discovery of grey crowned cranes, jacanas, yellow billed ducks, little grebe, pelicans, malachite and pied kingfishers, brack crake, common moorhen etc . You my also choose to have an early breakfast and do the activity after.

Alternatively have a lazy morning and do a sundowner activity in the afternoon with many pleasant surprises.

Lakes Chahafi and Kayumbu were restocked with mirror carps in 1960s but there has been fishing to extinction of the carp. in July 2021 the lakes were restocked with mirror carp and the lake is protected for the fish to multiply and grow in size. A novice angler can spend the whole day Fishing near the resort or choose a swim and the resort will supply lunch to your favourabe spot. The current stock of carp is averaging at 3 kilograms and we hope it grows in big size so that this spot can attract Carp lovers who may wish to fish for more days and combine fishing with gorilla tracking or hiking the volcanoes.

Mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 90%. Once sighted, visitors are allowed an hour with the gorillas. Overnighting in Bwindi is required the night before tracking due to your early morning start. As tracking can sometimes take a full day, a second nights accommodation is also highly recommended. Ideally 2 to 3 nights are suggested to enjoy this region.

Gorilla tracking timings and conditions vary tremendously as the gorillas move continuously through the rain forest. It is good to be prepared and remember the weather can change with very little warning. The terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. It can be VERY strenuous – it may be just a couple of hours but it can also be for a full day of up to 8 hours or more of hiking in hot, high altitude conditions – please be prepared for this by being as fit as possible!

This walk provides guests with an opportunity to support the local community whilst enjoying visiting various interesting places as you follow a walking trail through the village. Highlights include the traditional healer, banana brewery and Mukono Primary school where you may interact with the children.

This can be undertaken with a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide to allow you to hike along the trails and enjoy the forest flora and fauna. A popular choice is the 3-4 hour hike to the waterfall. Get lost in the ancient forests of Bwindi with an experienced guide on hand. These forests also provide great bird watching opportunities.