Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits across three extinct volcanoes in Uganda’s far southwestern corner, part of the Virunga Massif shared with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s Uganda’s smallest park and its quietest gorilla trekking destination.
Key Highlights
- Uganda’s smallest national park, spanning three volcanoes: Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo
- One habituated gorilla family — the Nyakagezi group
- One of only two places in the world offering golden monkey tracking
- Mount Sabinyo’s summit trail crosses Uganda, Rwanda and Congo in a single hike
- Roughly an hour’s drive from Bwindi’s Rushaga sector
Wildlife and Activities
Beyond gorilla trekking, Mgahinga is one of the best places in the world to track golden monkeys, an endangered primate found only in the Virunga volcanoes. The park’s three peaks are climbable in their own right, with Mount Sabinyo’s ridge trail letting you stand in three countries within a few steps. For the full picture of why this is Uganda’s quietest gorilla park, see our Mgahinga guide.
Getting There
Mgahinga sits close to the Rwanda border in Uganda’s far southwest, making it a natural stop if you’re combining a Uganda gorilla trek with onward travel into Rwanda, or pairing it with Bwindi in one southwestern circuit.
Combining Mgahinga With Other Parks
Most travelers combine Mgahinga with Bwindi for two gorilla treks in one trip, or use it as their single gorilla stop before crossing into Rwanda. It also pairs well with a Lake Bunyonyi stopover for a day of rest between activities.
Plan Your Mgahinga Visit
Tell us if you’re also interested in golden monkey tracking or a volcano hike and we’ll build a full day around your Mgahinga gorilla permit.