Deep in southwest Uganda, nestled in the foothills of the magical Virunga volcanoes, the charming Mount Gahinga Lodge is the perfect base for gorilla tracking on the Ugandan side of the Virungas, to see the playful Nyakagezi gorilla family, the only group in Mgahinga National Park.
Stay at the award-winning luxury lodge, inspired by traditional design and handbuilt by Volcanoes Safaris in-house design and build team to reflect the aesthetic traditions of the local Bufumbira people.
Track the rare golden monkey, climb a volcano and most of all share in the culture of the Batwa, one of the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rain forest.
Combine a stay at Mount Gahinga Lodge with Virunga Lodge, Rwanda on our 7-night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture safari.
Write to us on enquiries@volcanoessafaris.com or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
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Write to us on enquiries@volcanoessafaris.com or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.
Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
