1-Day Mount Muhabura Hike Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Start your day early with a 05:00 AM pick-up from your hotel on the mainland of Lake Bunyonyi. You’ll be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, heading to the base of Mount Muhabura. After a safety briefing, begin your guided trek up this extinct volcano rising to 4,127 meters. The ascent offers panoramic views, a crater lake at the summit, and encounters with alpine vegetation. After the full-day trek (6–9 hours), descend and return to your lodge at Lake Bunyonyi by evening.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.