Gorilla and Golden Monkey and in Mgahinga national park

Forget the crowded tourist tracks. Mgahinga is a raw, high-altitude paradise tucked away in southwestern Uganda. Home to the famous Nyakagezi gorilla family and endless bamboo forests, it's the ultimate detour for travelers who want a wilder experience.

Mgahinga is one of two locations in Uganda in which mountain gorillas can be found; the other being Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park takes its name from “Gahinga” – the local word for the piles of volcanic stones cleared from farmland at the foot of the volcanoes.