Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Birds
Uganda Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.
Roughly 250 bird species have been recorded in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This includes 17 Albertine Rift endemics and several other localized forest dwellers. The guided Sabyinyo Gorge Trail offers a great opportunity for reasonably fit birders to spot Ruwenzori turaco, Archer’s robin-chat, Kivu ground thrush, strange weaver, regal sunbird and other specials. Shorter bird walks are available but less productive. On mountain hikes, look out for the spectacular scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Notable Birds in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
Locally common
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Birdlife in Mgahinga is good year-round but best from April to mid-May and October to November. The months of June and July have the least rain. From March to mid-May, heavy rains might result in delays due to muddy roads and slippery hiking trails, which can limit your bird-watching time. The main nesting season is in May and June. From late May through September, food is abundant. Migratory birds, though present from November to April, are not a major attraction for birders.
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Bird Species
250
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr
Safari Tours to Mgahinga Gorilla NP
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12-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Epic Safari
$3,850 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 136 Reviews
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12-Day Holiday with Golden Monkeys, Gorillas & Chimps
$13,783 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kisoro (Town), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Hutland Tours
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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![14-Day Uganda Mid Range Safari]()
14-Day Uganda Mid Range Safari
$6,149 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Mutanda, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Pamba Tours Uganda
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
