Mgahinga wildlife can be found in the Albertine Rift montane forests, an eco region which is totaling about 33.7 square kilometers. This is in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the smallest of Uganda’s national parks.
The park is about 15 kilometers by road, south of the town of Kisoro and approximately 55 kilometers by road, west of Kabale. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which is covered with a series of distinct altitudinal bands of vegetation on slopes with its lowest zone of an area as grass and bush which was formerly encroached and cleared by farmers which are now regenerating. BOOK NOW
A visit to wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla National park only makes you wanna come back sooner than you would think. They bring you closer to the nature and some harsh realities of our society. It is a memorable experience and would go a long way in enriching their thoughts on co-existence in this world
The park has at least 39 species of mammal and 79 birds with its biggest number of mammals including the African elephant, leopard, buffalo and bush pig, but these are rarely seen. Mgahinga most famous residents are the mountain gorillas that live within the forest.
Less famous but equally rare and deserving of protection is the golden monkey which is found only in the Virunga and in one other forest in Rwanda. Notable bird species include the Rwenzori Turaco, crowned hornbill, black kite, crowned crane and Golden Monkeys,
What an inspirational place, for delightful people who are passionate about the wildlife and community tours. There is only one mountain gorilla group that is tracked, which is the Nyakagezi gorilla group.
Years before this group of Gorillas could move from country to country until it has to make Mgahinga its home, now also permits for tracking gorillas in this park are now available in Uganda and you are advised to book in advance.
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