Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area along with neighboring parks in Rwanda and Congo located in southwestern Uganda, bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo known to be Uganda’s smallest national parks but it holds great significance due to its conservation efforts and its role in protecting the endangered mountain gorillas.

Flora & Fauna in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is characterized by volcanic peaks, including three extinct volcanoes: Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabyinyo also home to diverse flora and fauna, including golden monkeys, various bird species, and other primates.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is also home to endangered primates found in the dense forests of the Virunga Mountains and a large population of mountain gorillas hence providing an excellent safari adventure into the country.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is named from “Gahinga” the local word for the piles of volcanic stones cleared from farmland at the foot of the volcanoes and declared a game sanctuary in 1930 later gazetted as a National Park in 1991.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is home to ov

er 76 mammals which include elephants, giant forest hog, bush pigs,bush back. Buffalos, leopards and over 180 species including the 14 endemic Albertine rift notably the Kivu ground thrush and turaco.

When to Visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and is open for tourists throughout the year, although the best time to visit is during the dry seasons, which are from June to August and December to February.

Getting to Mgahinga National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is 14km on rough roads from the town of Kisoro, the entry point to southern Bwindi, Kisoro is best accessed using a scheduled light aircraft flight from Entebbe. Daily departures take about 90 minutes. Alternatively, Kisoro can be reached by road from Entebbe/Kampala a long day drive of 10 hours or 5/6 hours from Lake Mburo National Park sightseers can get to the national park via two ways either by road or by air according to the sightseers budget.

In conclusion, the beauty of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park lies not only in its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife but also in its conservation efforts, cultural significance, and the sense of wonder and connection it inspires in all who visit.

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