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Uganda offers two mountain Gorilla Trekking Destinations that are protecting half of the total world population of mountain gorilla species. Uganda’s, mountain gorilla experience can be encountered in two different protected areas which are famously known for conserving half of the world’s total population surviving in the world. Uganda’s prominent places to see mountain gorillas include Mgahinga Gorilla National park and Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, these two national parks are located near each other.

Double gorilla trekking Uganda safari

Mgahinga gorilla national park is situated just near the border of Uganda and Rwanda. Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga are all located in the southwestern corner of Uganda.

The world offers different gorilla species that attract numerous travelers visiting such destinations. Uganda protects mountain gorillas which belong to the Eastern gorilla species and was listed among the threatened and endangered gorilla species by IUCN. Mountain gorillas can also be spotted

Mgahinga gorilla national park is one of the smallest national parks situated in the southwestern part of the country, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Borders Volcanoes national park of Rwanda and Virunga national park of DR Congo. Mgahinga gorilla national park occupies approximately a total area of 33.7 square kilometers. Mgahinga Gorilla national park is best known for protecting Uganda’s endangered mountain Gorillas and other primate species such as golden monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys’, and many bird species among others. Mgahinga gorilla national park harbors three Virunga chained volcanoes such as Mt Muhavura, Mt Gahinga, and Mt Sabinyo.

7 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Top Activities in Mgahinga gorilla national park

Gorilla trekking experience

Gorilla trekking is the key activity that attracts huge numbers of tourists to Mgahinga gorilla national park, Gorilla tracking involves trekking on foot deep into the tropical forest while searching for the