Author: Magezi Samson

Hiking Mount Gahinga: Mount Gahinga is one of the mountains found in Mgahinga national park in the southwestern part of Uganda. Mount Gahinga is one of the seven Virunga volcanoes found on the border between Rwanda and Uganda. Mount Gahinga is a dormant/extinct volcano lying between Mount Muhabura and Mount Sabyinyo. Mount Gahinga a local word to mean a pile of stones is elevated at a height of 3,474, above

Double gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park: Mgahinga national park is located in southwestern Uganda near Rwanda and DR Congo borders. The national park is one of the two that harbors mountain gorillas said to be endangered according to the IUCN. Mgahinga national park was gazetted in 1991 to protect the mountain gorillas, vegetation, and other wildlife species which were living in the park. Mgahinga national park is the smallest national

Compare Mgahinga national park and Volcanoes national park: Mgahinga national park is a gorilla destination in Uganda while Volcanoes national park is a gorilla destination in Rwanda. Both national parks are part of the Virunga conservation area which also comprises Virunga national park in DR Congo. Mountain gorilla trekking is the main activity done in both Mgahinga national park and Volcanoes national park since they are lucky to be harboring

Getting to Mgahinga national park by Air: The best option for getting to Mgahinga national park is to fly into Kisoro airstrip which is located about 14 km away. Mgahinga national park is located in the extreme of southwestern Uganda and the nearest airport to use is Kisoro airstrip. Chattered fights are always available for travelers who want to fly or get to the park faster. Mgahinga national park is located

Can I buy gorilla permits for Mgahinga national park by myself?: Yes, it's very possible to buy gorilla permits for Mgahinga national park by yourself. Gorilla trekking permits are illegal documents issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority to allow travelers to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Every traveler has the right to book gorilla trekking permits from Uganda Wildlife Authority as long as they have the right age and

Visiting Mgahinga national park in the dry season: Mgahinga national park is so amazing that a lot of people plan to go there any time soon. As you plan to visit Mgahinga national park, it’s better to know the season you are visiting the park. There is the rainy season happening from March to May and October to November and there is the dry season from June to September and

What is the best time to see golden monkeys in Mgahinga national park? Mgahinga national park is Uganda’s smallest national park located in the southwestern part of the country in Kisoro district. The 33.9 sq. km area is home to not only mountain gorillas but also golden monkeys. Golden monkeys are endangered species of primates found only in the Virunga conservation area. The Virunga conservation area consists of Mgahinga national park,

Where is Mgahinga national park located? Mgahinga national park is among the 10 national parks of Uganda and it’s located in the southwestern part of the country. Mgahinga national park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda in a district called Kisoro. Mgahinga national park at the same time is located in the Virunga conservation area which consists of Mgahinga national park, Virunga national park, and volcanoes national park. Mgahinga

Why is gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park 1 hour: Despite the 2 to 6 hours taken looking for mountain gorillas, trekkers are given 1 hour to be around the apes. Tourists think that the 1 hour given is not enough to be around one of the most loved animals in the world.  Among the animal species people dream of meeting include mountain gorillas and it’s not only because they

Why you should book Mgahinga gorilla permits in advance: Gorilla permits are legal documents by Uganda Wildlife Authority allowing tourists to visit a gorilla family and stay around the members. In Uganda, Mgahinga national park is one of the protected areas where mountain gorilla trekking permits are used. This is because the national park protects mountain gorillas and to see the endangered apes you need a gorilla permit. Mgahinga national park