Volcano day hikesSabinyo’s peaks, Gahinga, or the long Muhabura day for fit walkers.Destination
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Uganda’s slice of the Virungas: gorilla trekking when the family is in-country, golden monkeys, and volcano hikes from the Kisoro side.
Virunga gorillas & golden monkeysKnown for
Muhabura, Gahinga, SabinyoPeaks
1–2 nightsTypical stay
KisoroBase
About
Three volcanoes, one compact park
Mgahinga is Uganda’s corner of the Virunga massif — Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabinyo rising above Kisoro. Gorilla families move across the Rwanda–Uganda–DRC lines, so trekking here depends on where the habituated group is that month.
Even without a gorilla permit, golden monkeys and the volcano day hikes make Mgahinga a strong add-on to a southern Bwindi itinerary. The park is small; the skyline is not.
Signature experiences
View All Experiences →Gorilla trekkingWhen the family is on the Uganda side — a Virunga hike with a Kisoro base.Learn More →Golden monkey trackingReliable, shorter, and the usual reason to add Mgahinga to Bwindi.Learn More →Volcano day hikesSabinyo’s peaks, Gahinga, or the long Muhabura day for fit walkers.Batwa trailA community walk on the forest edge, easy to pair with a rest afternoon.Learn More →Virunga hiking in Uganda
Golden monkeys now, gorillas when the family is in
We will not sell a Mgahinga gorilla night until the permit is real for your dates.
Explore the ParkFrequently asked questions
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park FAQs
Are gorilla permits always available?
No. The habituated group crosses international boundaries. We confirm Uganda-side availability before we lock the lodge.
Is Mgahinga a substitute for Bwindi?
Not for guaranteed gorilla trekking. It is a superb golden-monkey and volcano add-on, and a gorilla option when the family is in-country.
How hard are the volcano hikes?
Sabinyo is a long, steep day with scrambles. Muhabura is higher. Gahinga is the kinder peak. We match the hike to fitness.
Can we visit from Rwanda?
The Cyanika border is close. We can build a Volcanoes–Mgahinga crossing when papers and timing allow.
Do we stay in the park?
Most guests stay in Kisoro or at lodges near the gate. In-park options are limited.
Pair Mgahinga with Bwindi
Two parks, one Kisoro hub
Ask for a southern Uganda circuit that uses the volcanoes as a second primate morning.