Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Where Gold Meets Silver — Mountain Gorillas & Golden Monkeys in the Clouds
About Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park protects the Ugandan slopes of three dramatic extinct Virunga volcanoes: Mount Muhavura (4,127m), Mount Gahinga (3,474m), and Mount Sabyinyo (3,669m). It is Uganda's smallest national park but offers an ultra-exclusive experience: tracking the habituated Nyakagezi gorilla family and the rare, endangered bamboo-dwelling Golden Monkeys.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
June to August and December to February for clear mountain skies and dry volcano summit trails.
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
UWA Gorilla Permit: $800 USD. Golden Monkey tracking: $100 USD. Volcano summit hike: $80 USD.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Golden Monkey Habituation Experience
- Mount Sabyinyo Peak Hike (Stand in Uganda, Rwanda & DRC simultaneously)
- Batwa Heritage Trail to Garama Cave
Frequently Asked Questions — Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Yes! The day hike ascends through bamboo forests and uses handcrafted vertical ladders on ridge crests to reach Peak 3, where you stand simultaneously on the intersection of Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC borders.
