Gorilla Tracking
Amajambere Community Camp is a perfect location for an overnight stay en route to the mountain gorillas. The camp is located at the Ntebeko main gate of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the starting point for gorilla tracking. Most clients prefer staying at our camp instead of spending the night in Kisoro town. This gives the guests more sleep and breakfast before starting the gorilla trek.
If you are interested in tracking the gorillas in Bwindi National Park as opposed to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, it is possible to stay at our lodge and drive to Bwindi National Park for gorilla tracking very early in the morning. The southern sector of Bwindi National Park is about 50 km from Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp (2 hours' drive).
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of the few parks in the Virunga massif that offers golden monkey trekking tours. Other parks with golden monkeys are Virunga National Park in the DRC, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Gishwati and Nyungwe forests in Rwanda. Golden Monkey tracking is almost getting traction as the mountain gorillas as more and more tourists are coming to Mgahinga to see the primates. If you are interested in golden monkey trekking, contact Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp for details.
Please note that the golden monkey trekking permit is USD100. No prior booking is required for the golden monkey trek. The golden monkey permit can be obtained on the morning of the activity. The Uganda Wildlife Authority doesn't accept cash payments--only credit card payments and Mobile Money are accepted.
Tourists visiting Mgahinga Gorilla National Park also have a choice to track the golden monkeys that are undergoing a research study. The research is being conducted by Mrs. Sandra Gray in close collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Mgahinga Community Development Organization. The tour known as “Golden Monkey Experiential Tourism” will take you to the lush forests of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you will learn about the behavioral traits of the monkeys, such as feeding habits.
Mt. Sabyinyo (the old man’s teeth)
The best choice, based on reviews from hikers, climbing the “old man’s teeth” takes about 8 hours. The mountain has three peaks with different levels of difficulty. Because of its rugged nature, several wooden ladders are along the hiking trail. The third and final peak is where Uganda, Rwanda, and the DR Congo share the border.
Mt. Muhabura (the guide)
Overlooking the Kigezi highlands, Mt. Muhabura stands among the three volcanoes dotting Mgahinga Gorilla National. The 4,127m high volcano has a creator lake on top. Once at the top of the volcano, the rest of the Virunga mountains (Mikeno, Karisimbi, and Visoke) are visible in the distance.
Mt. Gahinga (small pile of stones)
A favorite to many hikers, perhaps due to its low altitude, hiking Mt. Gahinga takes you through the lush vegetation cover of Mgahinga National Park. The 5-7 hour hike goes through several vegetation zones, including bamboo cover. Upon reaching the top, the cool air and the breeze from the giant lobelia in the creator swamp are worth experiencing!
Volcano Hiking Permit and Payment
Please note that the volcano hiking permit is USD 100. No prior booking is required for the hike. The volcano hiking permit can be obtained on the morning of the activity. The Uganda Wildlife Authority doesn't accept cash payments--only credit card payments and Mobile Money are accepted.
The Batwa Cultural Trail is an activity organized by Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where visitors join a 5-hour cultural tour to learn about the culture and history of the Batwa indigenous community. The Batwa, who used to live in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, will guide the trip. By booking the Batwa Trail, you are contributing to the livelihood of the Batwa community.
Batwa Cultural Trail Permit
Please note that the Batwa Cultural Trail permit is USD 80. No prior booking is required for the activity. The permit can be obtained on the morning of the activity. The Uganda Wildlife Authority doesn't accept cash payments--only credit card payments and Mobile Money are accepted.
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