Trek through mist-covered mountain forests, encounter endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, and explore the spectacular Virunga volcanoes with Wild Trek Africa.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in southwestern Uganda, in Kisoro District, close to the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Covering approximately 33.7 square kilometres, it is Uganda's smallest national park, yet it protects extraordinary wildlife, mountain landscapes and cultural heritage.
Nestled in the extreme southwestern corner of Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest yet one of its most visually dramatic national parks. Spanning the slopes of three conical Virunga volcanoes (Mount Muhavura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabinyo), it forms part of the greater transboundary Virunga conservation area alongside Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and DR Congo's Virunga National Park.
A lightning-fast, high-value day trip. You depart early (around 3:30 or 4:00 AM) from Kigali, Rwanda, cross the Cyanika border into southwestern Uganda, arrive at the Ntebeko Visitor Center for your briefing, trek the Nyakagezi gorilla family, and cross back into Rwanda by evening.
Drive from Kigali or-Kisoro, settle into a lodge beneath the volcanoes, and enjoy an afternoon community or nature walk. Morning gorilla tracking with the Nyakagezi group, followed by an afternoon tracking endangered golden monkeys through the park's lower bamboo zones.
This tour pairs a day of gorilla or golden monkey tracking with a full-day summit hike up Mount Gahinga (featuring a swamp crater at its peak) or the legendary Mount Sabinyo ("old man's teeth"), where you can physically stand in Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC simultaneously.
A rigorous expedition for hardcore mountaineers. Over four days, you track golden monkeys, visit the Nyakagezi gorillas, and tackle two major volcano climbs—conquering the steep ladders of Mount Sabinyo and the high-altitude cone of Mount Muhavura (4,127m).
A seamless cross-border safari bridging two elite parks. You spend two days in Mgahinga tracking golden monkeys and exploring Garama Cave, then cross over to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park for a second round of primate tracking or mountain gorilla trekking.
A comprehensive circuit linking Uganda's premier southern and western wildlife parks. It pairs Mgahinga’s gorillas and volcanoes with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and classic game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Mgahinga offers mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, guided hikes, birdwatching and cultural experiences with Batwa guides. The park is especially appealing to travelers who want to combine primate encounters with the dramatic scenery of the Virunga Mountains.
Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the park's signature experiences. Visitors join trained guides and trackers to search for a habituated gorilla family in the forest.
Mgahinga is an excellent destination for visitors hoping to see the endangered golden monkey. The experience takes place in bamboo forest on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes
Hikes require appropriate preparation and a park guide. Route difficulty, weather and hiking conditions should be confirmed before departure.
Discover aspects of Batwa heritage through a guided cultural experience. Batwa guides share knowledge of traditional forest life, useful plants, cultural practices, storytelling and music.
Guided walks offer opportunities to appreciate montane forest, bamboo vegetation, birdlife and mountain scenery.
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