Mgahinga National Park
Uganda’s smallest and arguably most scenic National Park is one of two places in Uganda where mountain gorillas live. This tiny park protects the Ugandan side of the Virunga Mountains; along with Rwanda and the Congo it creates the Virunga Conservation Area and is home to half the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas. Mgahinga has only one group of nine mountain gorillas habituated to people.
What Will I See?
- Mountain gorillas – only one group is habituated, with 6 permits available per day
- A wide variety of other species, including the golden monkey, black and white colobus monkeys, leopard, elephant, giant forest hog, bush pig, buffalo, and bush buck
- A stunning array of birds
- Dense tropical rainforest
What Can I Do?
- Gorilla trekking
- Volcano hiking
- Cave exploration
- Bird watching
When Should I Go?
- Two rainy seasons: from February through May and September through December
- Best birding: April-May and October-November
