Mgahinga National park

Mgahinga national park

Found in the south west, bordering Rwanda and Congo. Mgahinga comprises 3 extinct volcanoes and 3 extensive swamps. At 33.7km2, it is Uganda’s smallest National Park. It is situated in Kisoro in south western Uganda about 540 km from Kampala (Uganda’s capital city) .

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.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a small but stunning park in southwestern Uganda, bordering Rwanda and Congo. It's home to:

- 3 extinct volcanoes (Mount Muhavura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabyinyo)

- Mountain gorillas

- Golden monkeys

- 76 total mammal species, including buffaloes and elephants

- 115 bird species, including Rwenzori turaco and grey crowned crane

The park has cultural significance for the indigenous Batwa pygmies and offers hiking and climbing opportunities. It's part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area, jointly protected with Congo and Rwanda. To get there, you can drive (8 hours from Kampala) or fly from Entebbe to Kisoro.

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