MGAHINGA GORILLA TREKKING FROM KABALE TOWN

Situated in the southwestern part of Uganda in the district of Kisoro, Mgahinga National Park is the smallest national park in the country, yet the second most popular gorilla trekking destination. The small park covers about 33.9 square kilometers. Mgahinga was founded in 1991 and shelters only one gorilla family known as the Nyakagezi gorilla family.

Mount Sabyinyo and Mount. Muhavura are also another key feature that will capture the visitor’s attention in Mgahinga National Park. Aside from gorilla tracking as the main tourism activity in this particular park, there are also other thrilling tourism activities that can be carried in the Mgahinga and these may include the Batwa cultural experience, hiking activities, golden monkey trekking, birding activities, to mention but a few.

Mgahinga is also dominated by bamboo, montane rainforests and tropical rainforests. Aside from the mountain gorillas, there are also other mammal species that are sheltered in this park and these may include buffaloes, elephants, duikers, golden monkeys and more. There are also about 115 different bird species that find a home in Mgahinga National Park. Just like the thrilling gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, the Mgahinga gorilla trekking experience doesn’t differ much from that of Bwindi. Only a group of eight visitors can visit and spend time with the endangered primate species of mountain gorillas in a period of only an hour.

Is it possible to do gorilla trekking in Mgahinga from Kabale?

Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park from Kabale town is doable and easier as it takes only 2 hours from the busy town of Kabale to the destination. Upon reaching the destination, visitors shall be asked to present their valid gorilla trekking permits and travel documents before accessing and spending their good times with the endangered primate species of mountain gorillas.

Only a group of not exceeding eight visitors can visit the Nyakagezi gorilla family. For such an unforgettable and great full gorilla trekking experience, visitors are advised to visit this gorilla trekking destination during the dry season of the year. The dry season gives the most stressful experience due to the easy accessibility of gorilla tracking trails.

The gorilla trekking trails are dry, free of mud and not slippery easing hiking the slopes of hilly areas. Uganda experiences two dry seasons in the year including one from December to February and the long one from June to September and this is the best time for remarkable gorilla trekking tours in the pearl of Africa.

The cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda is 800 USD and is worthy of more visits. Uganda is one of the only three surviving homes for the endangered mountain gorillas, the rest are Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The gorilla trekking experience in Mgahinga National Park gives such a remarkable thrilling experience worthy of more visits and every penny spent as the small park is one of the best gorilla tracking destinations in the region and on the African continent.

The park is strategically located and can easily be accessed given its proximity to its counterpart, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga gives visitors an opportunity to encounter other stunning attractions in the park including the two volcanoes of Mount. Sabinyo and Mount Muhabura are sheltered in the same park.

Other attractions in Mgahinga National Park that gorilla trekkers might bump into may include elephants, duikers, buffaloes, hippos, bushbucks and several other bird and butterfly species. Regardless of its smaller size, Mgahinga National Park is one of the most endowed tourism destinations in Uganda and one of the most visited national parks in the country attracting both local and international visitors from all over the world.

During the peak / dry season of the year, the gorilla trekking destination of Mgahinga is easy to access and as a result countless numbers of visitors flocking to the spot for gorilla trekking tours and other thrilling activities in the park. Golden monkey trekking is another popular activity in Mgahinga National Park due to the presence of over 100 golden monkeys in the park.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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