1 Day Gorilla Tracking Mgahinga from Kigali

Overview

  • Duration:1 day 0 nights
  • Tour Type:Rwanda
  • Language:English Speaking Driver/Guide


Get on a thrilling 1 Day Mgahinga Gorilla trek from Kigali in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, a haven for endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda.

This park, nestled in the Virunga Conservation Area, is home to a single habituated gorilla family, making it an ideal choice for those short on time but eager to witness these majestic creatures up close.

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Highlights

  • Opportunity to see Mountain Gorillas
  • Meals
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Ground transportation by safari vehicle

Includes/Excludes

  • Park Entrance fees
  • Gorilla Permits (One per person)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • A professional Driver/Guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip Airport transfer
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Itinerary

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Standard 1 Day: Itinerary

The journey kicks off at 3:00 AM in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital.

As the day begins, you’ll travel northward, passing the Volcanoes National Park en route to Uganda via the Cyanika border. Upon reaching Ntebeko, your starting point in Mgahinga, you’ll receive a briefing about gorilla tracking in this part of the Virunga Region.

Mgahinga is home to the Nyakagezi Group, a charming gorilla family with four silverback gorillas. Unlike Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the gorilla trek here is shorter in duration, allowing you to experience the magic of encountering these incredible creatures in a condensed timeframe.

The highlight of the day is meeting the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It is an emotional and unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever.

End of tour:

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Key information

What is Mgahinga gorilla national park

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda’s smallest national park, covering just 33.7 km² in the southwestern Kisoro District. It is part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area, bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park is most famous for being one of the few places on Earth where you can see both endangered mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys

Can I do Gorilla Habituation here?

No. Mgahinga only offers standard 1-hour trekking. The 4-hour Gorilla Habituation Experience is exclusive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

How many gorilla families live in Mgahinga?

There is only one habituated group called the Nyakagezi family. Because they are a single mobile group, only 8 gorilla permits are available per day

$ 1,370 per adult

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