Secondly, you get to enjoy an adventurous trek up the volcanic mountain to see the gorillas. Yes, the park is home to several flora and fauna (golden monkeys, birds, giant trees), but the ultimate prize is the mountain gorillas. A guide employed by the national park will accompany you on this humbling journey, together with guards (to keep the trip safe), trackers and your porter (you can get a porter in a local village there). There are also campgrounds where you can pitch your tent and make a bonfire. We are a travel agency that will provide you with all the travel services you need for a trip to explore the Uganda gorillas, including camping gear.

The trackers will be going ahead of you to find the gorillas. Once they are located, you can spend over four hours with these amazing gentle giants, which is the third reason you should take this trip soon.

You better come with good hiking shoes because the terrain can get steep. A hiking stick/pole is also necessary so that you do not slip or slide, if you are unused to climbing hills. It usually drizzles here, so a waterproof overjacket is another plus. Other things to consider include gloves to cover your wrists, leech socks, and a head net. The views you get in return make the walk up very worthwhile.

There are several lodges and hotels around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.