Mgahinga national park is arguably the best place for mountain gorilla trekking in Africa compared when compared to Bwindi national park, Volcanoes national park Rwanda and Virunga national park in Congo.

Mgahinga is the smallest of all the 3 gorilla parks covering 33.7km² and has a single gorilla family which contributes to the uniqueness of this park. Mgahinga’s Nyakagezi gorilla family captures the love and wow of all tourists who visit this family each day. The uniqueness of the Nyakagezi family is the 5 silverbacks harmoniously living in one gorilla family, the group also has 2 females ad 3 youngsters.

Mgahinga national park is the smallest national park in Uganda at just 33.7km² but it’s important in the tourism industry of Uganda can never be underestimated since it is one of the homes of the few left mountain gorillas in the world.

With Nyakagezi group the only group for gorilla trekking and giving a 100% chance of watching it in the wild, Mgahinga national park is the best place to see gorillas in Africa.

Easy to hike and find the gorillas – Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park is less challenging and tenacious because there is one habituated family for tracking and this is well managed and monitored by the management in the wild. The gorilla patrons who lead the gorilla trackers in the forests can easily keep track of it henceforth the trackers walking a short distance and time to find them in their exact locale.

Not thick and access to light: Mgahinga national park is comprised of bamboo and montane forests that are less dense which makes it easy for the trackers to see clearly and interact with the gorillas up close. This clear environment makes the trackers take clear and amazing photos and videos of the gorillas.  The photos and videos mean a lot to the travelers because bring a sense of nostalgia when they get back home.

The strategic location of this park is something to rejoice about by the travelers. Mgahinga national park is located at the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Dr. Congo therefore a person who wishes to do a cross border gorilla trekking can swiftly do it. Kigali international airport is at the nose of the park- about 170kms (4hours drive). Its proximity works for both travelers who wish to use Kigali international airport Rwanda or Entebbe airport in Uganda.

It has well qualified gorilla patrons. The patrons are the personnel that guide gorilla trackers through the forest in search of the gorillas in their locale. These gorilla patron have vast information about the mountain gorillas and the entire park that makes the gorilla trekking more insightful and exciting. These gorilla patron make the moment of truth captivating with their commentaries about the gorillas.

Security – Mgahinga national park is a very secure gorilla destination. The park is rebel free and also the country where it is situated has peace and stability. It is suffice to note that a tourist’s life is always paramount and when it is secured on a trip, a tourist will have a peace of mind, less to worry about thus having a remarkable gorilla trekking experience.

Luxury accommodations in Mgahinga national park with great and well-conditioned tourism auxiliary services that makes a gorilla trekking safari more enjoyable and convenient to the travelers. There are a chain of nice lodges around Mgahinga national park that appeal to all sorts of people from the high end people to the budget ones. The roads also leading to Mgahinga national park are in a very good condition to safely traverse travelers to the destination to enjoy the gorilla tracking experience.  What more do you need on a trip when the tourism activity to be taken is captivating, the accommodation is superb and the transport system is in great condition.

Variety of tourism Activities – At Mgahinga national park, there is so more to engage in and enjoy other than the gorilla trekking. Normally travelers love having a variety of attractions and activities to do on safari and Mgahinga offer the latter.

At Mgahinga, a traveler can go for golden monkey trekking after the gorilla trekking. Golden monkey trekking is all about watching a unique species of monkeys that are rarely found in the world. The golden monkeys have a gold color at their back which makes them beautiful to watch. What is more interesting than grabbing a banana and feed a beautiful monkey like golden monkeys in Mgahinga.

Hiking adventure options – Mgahinga national park being in a mountainous area, it is good place for hiking. At its northern part there is three volcanoes interesting to hike- Mt. Muhavura (4,127m), Mt. Gahinga (3,474m) and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645m). While a traveler hikes these mountains, he/she has an opportunity of encountering unique bird species, reptiles and interesting vegetation. At the top of one of the mountain, a traveler is rewarded by a wonderful panorama view of the Mgahinga national park. The traveler also gets an opportunity of taking breathtaking pictures of the amazing Virunga region landscapes.

A Batwa trail experience also makes Mgahinga national park the best place for gorilla trekking. This is a cultural encounter with the marginalized people in Uganda. These live a traditional way of life as fruit gathering and hunting is their major economic activity and grass thatched huts act as their main shelter. These people are very short in stature, you can call them pygmies and have very interesting cultures. A traveler can mix and mingle with them through their performing acts and also by going to their historical cave- the garama cave.

Guided nature walk, your guide will show you how the Batwa lived and fought out of the cave. The cave is 342m in length and 14m deep, and is now inhabited only by bats. There is a viewing platform 800m from the Park’s gate. On arriving at it, you’ll be rewarded with splendid views of the Park as well as its surrounding. This activity is free of charge and does not need a guide. Additional information regarding this spot can be obtained from the display panels found at the hill-point

For people out there who wish to go on a gorilla trekking expedition Mgahinga national park in Uganda is the best place to be. At Mgahinga a tourist watches the mountain gorillas clearly in a very safe environment and in addition he/she adds other interesting activities like Golden Monkey trekking, hiking the volcanoes and Batwa trail experience. Don’t miss a lifetime experience, book a gorilla trekking safari trip with a trusted tour operators to enjoy Mgahinga with its natural treasures.

This scintillating natural habitat is located in the southwestern part of the country in Kigezi region Kisoro district. The Mgahinga national park at the Virunga massif, impressive ranges found at the border of Uganda, Rwanda and Dr. Congo. The park itself is majorly dominated by volcanoes of Mt. Muhavura (4,127m), Mt. Gahinga (3,474m) and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645m) covered bamboo and bamboo forest which mainly contributes to being a perfect locale to the mountain gorillas.