Mgahinga National Park

Mgahinga National Park is a compact yet breathtaking conservation area located in Uganda’s southwestern corner, where the country borders Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Though it’s the smallest national park in Uganda, Mgahinga is rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. It forms part of the larger Virunga Mountain range and is home to one habituated group of mountain gorillas and the rare golden monkeys. The park is also a fantastic destination for volcano hiking, including the popular Mount Sabinyo trek. Mgahinga’s tagline, “where gold meets silver,” perfectly reflects the unique opportunity to see both golden monkeys and silverback gorillas in one place.

• Uganda’s only park that protects golden monkeys
• Located in the Virunga Volcanoes, shared with Rwanda and DRC
• Features three extinct volcanoes: Sabinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura
• The park's slogan is “Where Gold Meets Silver”
• Offers cultural visits with the indigenous Batwa pygmies

• Gorilla Tracking: Visit the Nyakagezi group, known for its stability and playfulness
• Golden Monkey Tracking: Spot these rare primates found only in the Virunga Mountains
• Volcano Hiking: Climb Mount Sabinyo, Gahinga, or Muhabura for sweeping views of three countries
• Batwa Trail Experience: Walk with Batwa guides to learn about their forest traditions
• Bird Watching: Look for Albertine Rift endemics like the Rwenzori turaco

• Location: Southwestern Uganda, Kisoro District
• Travel: Around 9–10 hours by road from Kampala, or via domestic flight to Kisoro Airstrip
• Nearest town: Kisoro (approximately 30 minutes away)

• Mountain gorillas (Nyakagezi group)
• Golden monkeys
• Forest buffalo and duikers
• Over 180 bird species, including Albertine Rift endemics
• Side-striped jackals and bush pigs