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Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking  in Mgahinga national park

Mgahinga is Uganda's smallest park, but it easily packs the biggest punch. It’s the only place on earth where 'gold meets silver'—meaning you can trek vibrant golden monkeys one day and sit with a massive silverback gorilla the next. Doing all of this against a backdrop of three towering, dramatic volcanoes is just surreal.

A golden monkey photo taken from Mgahinga national park

Forget the crowded tourist tracks. Mgahinga is a raw, high-altitude paradise tucked away in southwestern Uganda. Home to the famous Nyakagezi gorilla family and endless bamboo forests, it's the ultimate detour for travelers who want a wilder experience.

Mgahinga is one of two locations in Uganda in which mountain gorillas can be found; the other being Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park takes its name from “Gahinga” – the local word for the piles of volcanic stones cleared from farmland at the foot of the volcanoes.

Mgahinga national is also a home to
- 3 extinct volcanoes (Mount Muhavura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabyinyo)
- Mountain gorillas
- Golden monkeys
- 76 total mammal species, including buffaloes and elephants
- 115 bird species, including Rwenzori turaco and grey crowned crane
The park has cultural significance for the indigenous Batwa pygmies and offers hiking and climbing opportunities. It's part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area, jointly protected with Congo and Rwanda. To get there, you can drive (8 hours from Kampala) or fly from Entebbe to Kisoro.

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