Safari experiences at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in southwestern Uganda, created in 1991, and covers an area of 33.9 km2 It also established in the Virunga Mountains and encompasses three inactive volcanoes, namely Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabyinyo.
Mgahinga National Park is famously known to be the home to the endangered mountain gorillas and has around 30 individuals split between one habituated and two unhabituated groups.
The national park is also home to the endangered golden monkey and also 76 mammal species including black-and-white colobus, leopard, African bush elephant, giant forest hog, bushpig, buffalo, Cape bushbuck, black-fronted duiker, and several varieties of rodents, bats and small predators.
Therefore, while at the national park, there are numerous things to engage in as you get to marvel at the beauty of the national park In this article we get to see some of the safari activities to carry out at the national park and they are as below;
Gorilla Trekking
This is the most sought safari activity in the national park and this is because the national park is home to numerous gorilla species there are also habituated species as well such as the Nyakagezi Gorilla Group and while at the park sightseers get to spend some time with these species as they move freely within the park forest.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Aside from the mountain gorillas the national park is also known to be home to the golden monkey species which is ranked as an endangered species in the national park, visitors can get to marvel at these species as they play in the park boundaries and also pick up fruits for their meals
Bird Watching
The national park is ranked to be a paradise to birders and this is because it is home to numerous bird species which are notable in the national park which are over 180 species including; Rwenzori turaco, grey-crowned cranes, and various species of eagles and sunbirds these birds can be viewed through different safari activities that are conducted in the park such as forest walks, drives, and others.
Cultural Experiences
The Batwa people, also known as the “Pygmies,” are some of the locals that are located around the national park and here sightseers have a chance to engage with them as they get to understand more about them through various activities such as; cultural dances, stories, and craft-making, gaining a deeper understanding of the local communities and their history.
Nature Walks
The national park also offers excellent nature walks to all those who visit its perimeters and these are led by well-trained safari guides who lead the guests to the numerous trails in the national as they get to marvel at the various flora in the park forest and here they get to view at bamboo forests, along forest trails, or in the vicinity of the park’s volcanic features and also spotting smaller wildlife, including various species of monkeys, reptiles, and a variety of plants.
Cave Exploration
Visitors can also get to engage in the thrilling cave exploration and this is because Mgahinga also features some fascinating caves and visitors here can get to explore within these caves and also get to learn about the history that surrounds the caves.
Scenic Drives
The national park does not only offer gorilla treks but also sightseers at the park have a chance to engage in scenic drives within the national park as they get to marvel at numerous landscapes which are excellent for photography and are done mostly near breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes, and the nearby lakes in Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC.
