🇺🇬 Uganda South-west Uganda

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Virunga volcanoes crossing — gorillas and golden monkeys on the Rwanda border.

Country

🇺🇬 Uganda

Region

South-west Uganda

Best time

June–September

Coordinates

-1.360, 29.660

About Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga is Uganda's smallest park but sits across the Virunga volcano chain with DRC and Rwanda. Gorilla trekking, golden monkey habituation, and the striking Muhabura / Gahinga / Sabinyo volcanic peaks.

Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla family 'Nyakagezi'
  • Golden monkey trekking
  • Muhabura volcano climb
  • Batwa trail
Live forecast · Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
17°C Light drizzle · 9 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:00
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  7. 🌦 19° 10° 💧 1.8mm
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Best time to visit

June–September

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