Gorilla Tracking Destinations – Mgahinga Gorilla Park – Uganda
Mgahinga National Park
Mgahinga National park is the smallest park with its 38 sq. km and located in the extreme southwest corner of Uganda bordering with Virunga National Park in Congo and Park des Volcanoes in Rwanda. The park is comprised of parts of three extinct volcanic mountains: Mt Muhavura (4127m), Mt. Gahinga (3474m) and Mt. Sabinyo (3669m) which act as an attraction to the mountain climbers. The park also acts as an attraction because it inhabits a diversity of mammals in the forest such as the great primate including 3 adult females, 2 silverbacks, 2 juveniles and infants. Other mammals include buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks, golden monkeys, giant forest hog, several varieties of small rodents and small predators.180 species of birds are found here especially the Rwenzori Turaco and the Red Tufted Malachite Sunbird and crowned crane.
Tourist Activities in Mgahinga National Park Image
Gorilla trekking
Volcano hiking due to the presence of 3 extinct volcanoes. Mt. Gahinga (3474 m) takes its name from the small piles of stones found in the fields called “Gahinga”. On the 6 hours round trip hikers will pass through pure Bamboo forests. Mt. Sabinyo (3669 m) offers 3 challenging peaks to climb. It takes 8 hours for a round trip to cover the 14 km stretch. Mt. Muhavura (4127 m) provides some of the best views of the country. The hike takes 8 hours round trip covering 12 km.
Guided Nature walk to the Garama cave which is 342m long and 14 deep and is now inhabited by bats. Sabinyo Gorge trail is of particular interest to bird watchers and it takes half a day passing through bamboo forests. Another trail leads to the Rugezi Swamp where it is possible to see birds, elephants and the giant forest hog.