Join us for a 3 days Mount Gahinga hike for a memorable hiking experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mount Gahinga stands at 3,474 meters above the sea level and it is the easiest to hike among all Virunga Volcanoes. In line with this mountain, there are two other mountains including Mount Sabinyo and Mount Muhabura.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
On your day 1, you will be picked up at the Airport, or at your hotel and begin your drive to the South western part of Uganda, to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The driving time from Kampala to Mgahinga is roughly 12 hours with stopovers at the equator and lunch enroute. As well, you will go through various towns like Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and finally in Kisoro district far south western of Uganda. On arrival in Kisoro, you will drive to your hotel where you will spend your night as you have dinner and prepare for the next day adventure.
On the other hand, driving from Kigali to Mgahinga takes roughly 3 hours via kyanika border.
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest Inn
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Day adventure of Mount Gahinga Hike
Today you will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast and drive straight with your packed lunch, and transfer to the starting point of Mount Gahinga hiking. You will have a briefing from the park authorities/ guides about the rules and safety guidelines of hiking and get ready. At exactly 8:00am, you will start the hike to the base of the mountain with a lead guide. Ensure to carry enough drinking water to keep you hydrated and your packed lunch.
Hiking to the peak takes roughly 5 hours depending on the speed of the slowest person in the group. The summit of the volcano has a crater lake best for photography. Also, the summit of Mount Gahinga offers you great views of other Virunga Volcanoes, Mgahinga park and local communities.
After this amazing adventure, you will descend to the starting point with endless memories. You will get back to the vehicles and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight as you rest from that long hike.
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest Inn
Meals: Lunch and Dinner with drinking water.
Day 3: Departure
On your last day of your safari, you will wake up to a warm breakfast at your hotel, check out and embark on your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.
The drive distance is about 10 hours to the central part of Kampala, and if you have a flight that same day, we recommend a late-night flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner with drinking water.
End of your 3 days Mount Gahinga hike