Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Located on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains in South western Uganda, Mgahinga is one of the only two parks in Uganda where you can do Gorilla tracking Safaris.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of the only two parks in Uganda that offer habitat for the endagered Mountain gorilla.It is situated in south western Uganda and is part of the great Virunga Conservation area, covering 434 km. Mgahinga experiences two wet rainy seasons; February-May and September-December of each year.The park experiences Afromontane vegetation and a cool climate. The abundant type of vegetation is bamboo, a delicacy to the mountain gorillas. Other types of flaura include the Lobelia,Haegenia spp etc..

 

 

See: Gorillas, buffalo, elephant, bushbucks, the threatened golden monkeys and many others.
Bird species include Rwenzori turaco, Fiscal shrine, crowned hornbill, Black kite, Augur buzzards, and crowned crane.
Mgahinga National Park also offers three extinct volcanoes for physically fit hikers. These are Mt. Sabyinyo (3669m), Mt Gahinga(3474m), Mt Muhavura(4127m).
You may also visit the 342m long and 14m deep cave where the crafty Batwas(warriors) once lived.

Trust you will find gorilla tracking the most exciting and unforgettable experience.

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