Mgahinga National Park is Uganda’s smallest park Covering 33.7Km²  located in South Western Uganda, Mgahinga National Park is comprised of three dormant volcanoes that straddle Uganda’s border with Rwanda and Congo

Mgahinga National Park comprises of three vegetation zones (forest zone, bamboo zone, and alpine zone) hosts over 20 plant species that in turn attract countless birds, mammals and butterfly species. 

The Park is separated from the neighboring community by a wall fence that is built out of volcanic ash, this boundary has made it quite impossible for wild animals to invade crops farms of locals. This has limited inter-human wildlife conflict and positively impacted on the conservation of the park’s biodiversity.  

Amongest diferent gorilla families in Mgahinga National Park, you will by chance trek Nyakagezi gorilla family that is a star attraction and most sought-after safari experience of the park. This family has 12 members that is tracked in groups of no more than 8 people.

Mgahinga National Park also offers thrilling golden monkey treks. Their aggregations number several hundred monkeys in a single troop: quite a jaw-dropping sight to behold. They spend much of their day in a forest that is largely vertical and dense. Its growth of foliage, however, makes the trails seem like tunnels. It crosses small rivers and winds over hilly terrains that offer a great climbing challenge.

Mgahinga’s three mountains will leave you wanting for more for mountaineers, Lying at an altitude of 2,227m to 4,127m above sea level, they are Sabinyo, Mgahinga and Muhavura. Each offers a perfect opportunity for you to stretch your muscles.

Please don’t miss the Batwa cultural experience in Mgahinga National Park. It entails spending the day with natives from the Batwa tribe as they show you their ancestral home, Mgahinga National Park. Before it was gazetted in 1994, it was everything to them: home, source of food and source of mediciner. You will also be relaxed with their electrifying dances as you discover their traditional ways of life and visit caves that used to shelter them. 

What to carry to in Mgahinga National Park.

Mgahinga is a rain forest, for a successful any activity, if possible carry with you; gloves, good hiking shoes and warm clothing. If possible, tag along with a rain coat. Because  it can start raining any time.