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Write a User ReviewComparable to bwindi with less accommodation but still interesting to visit
GreenDK
NL
Visited:
August 2009
Reviewed: Sep 8, 2011
20-35 years of age
Great scenery, on the border with Rwanda and the DRC! One can go see gorillas and probably birding is great there too. I went for the scenery and for a dive in the (perfect) crater lake on top of the volcano! For this specific trip all is not too polished. I guess that (for the price) a gorilla visit should be a lot smoother...
Jean-Pierre
Visited:
December 2009
Reviewed: Sep 10, 2011
An amazing experience
The permits are expensive, but I feel that the experience is definitely worth it. After hiking through rural villages and into the rain forest, our guides were able to locate a family of gorillas. For the next hour we observed them from only a few feet away. One got up on his hind legs to beat his chest and an infant poked its head out from time to time from the protection of his mother. We got soaked from the rain on the hike back, so I recommend bringing a raincoat and rain pants.
The smallest NP of Uganda, but great experience!
We stayed 2 days in nearby town Kisoro, before camping 3 days right outside the entrance to Mgahinga NP. Mgahinga is very small, but it stole my heart. We went tracking for Gorilla's, and without much fuss found a family of 3 juvenile males, 1 female with a 3 weeks old baby gorilla. Meeting these gentle giants was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Though tracking was not cheap, I'd certainly recommend it in a small NP as Mgahinga. It has the advantage of less tourists, and a good chance of finding the gorilla's. The rangers were very nice, correct, informative.
In Mgahinga we also climbed the Sabinyo Vulcano (3647m) which has it's summit in three countries: Uganda, Rwanda and DRCongo. It was a steep climb (aprox. 5h) through eery alieneske vegetation, climbing ladders for the steepest parts and enjoying really breathtaking views. The descent was rather quick and enjoyable (aprox. 3h).
TheFillip1976
NL
Visited:
July 2009
Reviewed: Aug 21, 2012
Email TheFillip1976 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
vulcano scenery. gorilla's not any more here. but hiking through maintains, or gally is good. Bamboo forrest, endemic wild life- plants.
Kent MacElwee
Visited:
January 2014
Reviewed: Apr 21, 2015
Amazing hike, through volcano terrain, to try and locate the very rare Golden Monkeys. We found them, in amidst the bamboo forest.. really amazing..! Also, a must see, for fans or rare primates, volcano hikes, beautiful terrain.
Daniel and Janique
BE
Visited:
September 2014
Reviewed: May 6, 2015
Email Daniel and Janique | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, because of our meeting with the gorilla's and our stay in Lake Mutanda!
RedCany0n
Visited:
September 2013
Reviewed: May 14, 2015
The golden monkeys were delightful, and the guides seemed to respect them and be very conservation minded.
Ross
CA
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Jun 10, 2015
Email Ross | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A great choice for independent travelers as park permits are much easier to obtain than Bwindi and saves you having to buy at a premium from a tour operator. Fewer tourists, a rugged camping spot, and several excellent (but challenging) hikes make Mgahinga a great choice for those looking to go slightly further afield.
Jasmine Oh
SG
Visited:
August 2018
Reviewed: Sep 18, 2018
Email Jasmine Oh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The weather is nice but the road need to be repaired. The 'free' massage up to our accommodation tired everyone out.