Mgahinga is Uganda’s smallest National Park at 33.7sq km, and sits in the southwest -corner of the, country on the Virunga range of volcanoes bordering Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. The three-country Virunga conservation area contains approximately half the remaining world’s population of mountain gorillas and these are the main attraction for visit to the park.

The vegetation is typical of afro-montane comprising a montane forest’ belt, a bamboo zone, an ericaceous belt and an alpine zone thus making it suitable for a range of other mammals including the rare golden monkey, buffalo and elephant, although the latter are rarely encountered by visitors.

Mgahinga provides six gorilla tracking permits per day, and although these are bookable in advance it is only expected, and not guaranteed that visitors will see the gorillas, as they move over the border to Democratic Republic of Congo for an average of 1-2 days per month. Thus suitable for those who are unable to secure permits for Bwindi and are very keen to see the gorillas, and are willing to take a chance.

As well as the gorilla viewing available, the park offers the opportunity to climb one to the Volcanoes, take a nature walk or visit the caves within the boundaries.

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