Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
Mount Gahinga Lodge sits at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes on the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, in the far south-west of Uganda close to the Rwanda and Congo borders. Gardens and bamboo forest surround a small group of stone-built bandas, with the volcano slopes rising behind them.
It is a lodge for people who like their comfort with a sense of place: log fires, home-grown vegetables, solar light and views across the terraces to the mountains. Gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and a climb up a volcano are all on the doorstep.
At the foot of the Virunga volcanoes on the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, in Uganda’s far south-west.
A small group of stone bandas with log fires, private bathrooms and terraces facing the volcanoes.
Restaurant and bar, lounge with open fires, sun room, library, laundry and solar power.
Gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano hikes and Batwa cultural visits.
Activities
Mgahinga is small but packed: gorillas, golden monkeys and three volcanoes within easy reach of the lodge.
Gorilla trekking
Visit a gorilla family in the foothills of the Virungas. Permits are limited, so we book yours well ahead and advise on the right sector for your dates.
Golden monkeys
Golden monkeys live in the bamboo forest here and are rarely seen anywhere else in Africa. Tracking them is a lively and photogenic outing.
Volcano hikes
Guided hikes climb the volcano slopes, from half-day walks to a longer summit day for strong walkers, with big views over the border country.
Batwa cultural visits
Spend time with the Batwa community near the park, who share how they lived in the forest and visit sites such as Ngarama Cave.
Birdwatching
Birds are easy to enjoy from the lodge terrace, and guided walks add forest species.
Access & location
Mgahinga lies close to Kisoro, the nearest airstrip, and the road from Kampala is a long day. We arrange the transfers and can combine a stay here with Bwindi so that you see both sides of the southern gorilla country.
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Ask us how to get thereFacilities
Warm, simple comforts in a remote mountain setting.
- Restaurant and bar
- Lounge with open fires
- Sun room facing the volcanoes
- Library
- Laundry
- Solar power
Three-course meals are served in the main building, with salad vegetables grown locally and special diets catered for on request. Lighting and power are solar, so pack a power bank. The lounge and sun room are good places to read, watch the weather move across the volcanoes and trade stories after a trek.
Rooms & amenities
Stone bandas with their own fires and views of the mountains.
- Stone bandas
- Log fireplace
- Private bathroom
- Terrace
- Deluxe options
The bandas are built from local stone and styled like traditional huts, each with a living area, a fireplace and a private bathroom. Some are more spacious, which suits families and honeymooners. Details of bathrooms and room types can change, so we confirm them for your dates when we quote.
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Tell us when you hope to travel and what you most want to see. We will check availability, suggest the best way to combine this lodge with the rest of your trip, and quote it for your dates.
