Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda's smallest national park at 33.7 km², but offers extraordinary experiences. The park includes three extinct volcanoes of the Virunga chain and is home to mountain gorillas and the rare golden monkey. The Batwa Experience offers insight into the culture of the original forest inhabitants.
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Wildlife & Nature
Mgahinga is Uganda's smallest national park but offers unique opportunities for gorilla tracking and golden monkey trekking on the flanks of the Virunga volcanoes.
Mountain gorilla
One habituated group of mountain gorillas lives on the volcano slopes.
Golden Monkey
Mgahinga is one of the rare places where the endangered golden monkey can be tracked.
Virunga volcanoes
Three volcanoes — Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo — dominate the landscape and offer spectacular trekking opportunities.
Local Community & Culture
The Batwa Trail Experience offers visitors an in-depth insight into the lives of the Batwa Pygmies, the original inhabitants of the Virunga Rainforest. Local guides lead you through the forest and share traditional knowledge about medicinal plants.
Lodging & Accommodations
Mount Gahinga Lodge
luxuryCharming eco-lodge at the foot of Gahinga volcano with fireplaces and organic meals.
Travelers Rest Hotel
hotelHistoric hotel in Kisoro, once the base camp of gorilla researcher Dian Fossey.
Amajambere Iwacu Camp
campCommunity-run camp with basic but comfortable accommodation close to the park gate.