Why you should experience a gorilla safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest national park, yet with hidden treasures of a true African gorilla safari. A gorilla safari to Mgahinga offers a fully-fledged African adventure experience because it allows visitors to explore the adventures of the amazing gorilla trekking safari. This is combined with a community tour, coffee tour, Virunga volcanoes’ mountain hike, nature walks and the most amazing cultural encounter of visiting and interacting with the Batwa people, to share and learn their ways of life.
You can book a gorilla safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda for an epic journey and explore the smallest living forest that is home to the rarest primates; mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Catch a glimpse into Uganda’s pristine forest and witness the gentle giants with their families roaming around looking for food and shelter.
You can also join our small group gorilla safari to Mgahinga at the end of each month and experience a life-long journey in Africa. You can choose to take part in a golden monkey trek because watching these small creatures is so amazing around the forest edge.
You’ll enjoy the best of African safari while staying at the most luxurious accommodation facilities located at the edge of the park. These include, Mount Gahinga Lodge and Gorilla Valley Lodge, that give you a perfect base to go gorilla tracking on the Ugandan side of the Virunga.
Track the rare golden monkey, climb a volcano, walk through local villages in a community or nature walk, and most of all, share the culture of the Batwa community. The Batwa are the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rainforest, in an experiential tour.
A remote and wild experience during your gorilla safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is guaranteed. This shall include a visit to the famous Batwa people to share their lifestyle and a hike to the incredible landscapes of the three volcanoes; Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga and Mount Sabinyo.
Quick Facts About Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the south western part of Uganda in Kisoro district with a size of 33.7 sqkm
- The park is 14 km from Kisoro main town in Bufumbira County and about 540km from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.
- The park covers 3 of the Virunga volcanoes which are Mt. Muhavura (4,127), Mt. Gahinga (3,474), and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645) sharing borders with the Republic of Rwanda to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west.
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is in hilly areas with a high altitude of 2,227 – 4,127m or 7,306 – 13,540ft above sea level, making one of the coldest destinations in Uganda.
- During day, temperatures may go on an average of 20°C/68°F, and fall in the evening to 9°C/48°F.
- Temperatures fall around 6.5°C for each 1,000 meters you climb or 3.5°F per 1,000ft. The lower altitude range is the area most visited by tourists.
What to bring for a gorilla safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Hiking shoes
- Golden gloves
- Rain jacket/coat
- Long-sleeved shirts or jackets/coats
- Long pants
- Tall socks
- Insect repellent
- Camera and extra battery cells
- and so much more mentioned here
