Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Where Gold Meets Silver
Southwest Uganda
3-4 Days
(73 reviews)
FromUSD $1,180
Duration
3-4 Days
Group Size
2-8 people
Difficulty
Moderate-Hard
Best Season
Year Round
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About This Destination
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda's smallest national park, nestled in the Virunga Mountains. It offers gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, and volcanic hiking with spectacular mountain views.
Safari Highlights
Mountain gorilla trekking
Golden monkey tracking
Volcanic hiking opportunities
Batwa cultural experience
Scenic Virunga mountain views
Cross-border conservation area
Activities & Experiences
Gorilla Trekking
Golden Monkey Tracking
Volcano Climbing
Batwa Trail Experience
Bird Watching
Nature Walks
Wildlife You'll Encounter
Mountain Gorillas
Golden Monkeys
Black & White Colobus
Forest Elephants
Forest Buffalo
180+ Bird Species
Sample Itinerary
1
Day 1: Arrival & Batwa Experience
Arrive at Mgahinga and experience Batwa culture
- Transfer from Kampala
- Check-in at lodge
- Batwa cultural trail
- Evening relaxation
2
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking experience
- Early morning briefing
- Gorilla trekking
- Certificate presentation
- Rest and recovery
3
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking
Track the rare golden monkeys
- Golden monkey tracking
- Nature walk
- Volcano viewing
- Preparation for departure
4
Day 4: Optional Volcano Climb
Climb one of the Virunga volcanoes or depart
- Mount Gahinga climb (optional)
- Transfer back to Kampala
Best Time to Visit
June-August and December-February for clearer mountain views