Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Uganda Safaris

Where is it located?
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is found in the southwestern corner of Uganda covering the northern slopes of the 3 northern most Virunga volcanoes (Mt. Sabinyo, Mt. Muhavura and Mt. Gahinga).
In the south,the Park is bordered by The Republic of Rwanda while in the west its bordered by Democratic Republic of Congo,about 15 km from Kisoro.

A Gorilla searching for food in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

What is the Park's size?
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda's smallest Park covering a small area of about 33.6 sq.km.

What are some of the wildlife and Birds that are found at the Park?
The Park protects around 76 mammal species including;black and white colobus, bush bucks,buffaloes,giant forest hogs, bush pigs,mountain Gorillas- Gorilla Safais,elephants,leopards,black-fronted duikers and a wide variety of bats,rodents,and many more.
The Park is also a home to over 115 species of birds recorded including the Rwenzori turacos,splendid francolins,western green tinker birds olive wood peckers and others.Most of these species can be well seen in the forested hillsides.

What to do while the Park?
There are very many activities that one cane experience while at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park including;
-Volcano climbing to the peaks of Ngahinga,Muhavura and Sabinyo.
-Gorilla tracking.
-Golden monkey tracking.
-Birding.search for different birds through Rugezi swamp,Sabinyo Gorge and Bamboo forest.
-Cultural Walks-meet the Batwa people with a unique culture.
-Nature walks.

Where to stay?
-Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge- It has about 7 rooms.
-Mount Gahinga Rest Camp-it
is near Virunga volcanoes and it has 7 cottages.
-Amajembere Iwacu Community Camp-strategically located at the starting point of Gorilla tracking.
-Travelers Hotel
-Blue Sky Hotel-has about 21 rooms and it is the best hotel in Kisoro town.
-Sabinyo Silverback Lodge
-Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

How to get there
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is found in Kisoro district, in the southwest of Uganda about 540 km from Kampala.The journey to the Park takes between 8-9 hours while travelling by road.