MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK

Its size is about 38km2, making it Uganda’s smallest National Park. It has got one Habituated trans boundary Gorilla group. It sits high in the clouds at an altitude of Between 2,227m and 4,127m. It forms part of a far larger, conservation area that protects wildlife and habitats on the Virunga volcanoes in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The park enjoys a magnificent setting on the Northern slopes of there of the Virungas six extinct cones; Mt. Muhavura, Mt. Gahinga and Mt. Sabinyo. The park is home to two rare primates, mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, both of which can be tracked through their forest habitat. The volcanic peaks can be climbed; the 4,127m Muhavura provides a stunning 360Degrees regional panorama while Sabinyos highest peak offers the rare privilege of standing over 3,600m high whilst in three countries at once.
A range of habitats, including forest, bamboo, and moorland, support a wealth of bird-life including the beautiful Rwenzori turaco. On the parks lower contours, visitors can also follow an exciting tour along the Batwa trail led by the Batwa guides for an in credible opportunity to learn about their traditional forest life; a trek that leads all the way to the Garama Cave, historically the home of the Batwa King. This tour often climaxes in an energetic performance of music and dance.