Midrange Lodges in Mgahinga National Park, Gorilla Trekking Tours

A checklist of best midrange lodges in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for you to stay during gorilla trekking or any adventure in the park.

The standard or midrange lodges to expect to stay during gorilla trekking tours or golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park make it easier for you to enjoy your adventures.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is one of Uganda’s premier destinations and the only place to see both golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.

When planning to book the Mgahinga gorilla tour or golden monkey safari, it is essential to consider places very close to Ntebeko, where a briefing is conducted before tourists start their activities.

The mid-range accommodation options to book for an overnight stay on Uganda safaris to Mgahinga exist around the park and in Kisoro.

Best Midrange Lodges in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Travellers Rest Hotel

The Travelers Rest Hotel is one of the best midrange lodges visitors can consider for an overnight stay in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It is a historical hotel and consists 12 en suite rooms. It comes with unique décor and Congo art design.

The rooms are luxurious with guests having clear view of the surroundings. Travellers Rest Hotel/Lodge was established in 1955 by Walter Baumgartel and was renovated in 1999. Its colonial design is still visible.

Travellers Rest Lodge or Hotel is situated outside Kisoro. It is strategically set in the region where guests are guaranteed spectacular views of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes.

The landscape around Travellers Rest Lodge is unmatched, and beyond comfortable rooms, there is a fully stocked bar and a restaurant.

Mucha Hotel – Midrange Lodges in Mgahinga

Mucha Hotel offers the best midrange accommodation services to tourists with plans to explore Mgahinga’s diverse attractions. The hotel is strategically set on the Mucha River banks, and guests get a chance to enjoy the stunning views of the surroundings.

Within the Mucha Hotel, there exist about 10 en suite rooms, ranging from single, double, to twin. The other amenities or features include a fully stocked bar, a lounge, and more.

Mutanda Lake Resort -One of Midrange Lodges in Mgahinga

Sitting on the scenic Mutanda Lake Peninsula, just at the shadow of the Virunga Volcano, is a charming and comfortable Mutanda Lake Resort. This resort offers standard accommodation services for guests on Uganda gorilla safaris to Mgahinga or if you are interested in golden monkey tracking.

The major amenities or facilities that make up the Mutanda Lake Resort include a fully-stocked bar, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and more.

What to do in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

With the right accommodation options available, exploring Mgahinga becomes easier for guests. The 33.7 sq. km Mgahinga is most popular for its exciting experiences like mountain gorilla trekking, Volcano hiking, golden monkey tracking, and the Batwa trail.

Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a special destination in Uganda to explore, especially if you want to track mountain gorillas. At Mgahinga, visitors get a chance to enjoy secluded gorilla treks –a rare opportunity for you to enjoy up close with mountain gorillas without crowds.

Embarking on a gorilla trek in Mgahinga allows you to explore habituated gorilla families in a group of only 8 tourists. The Nyakagezi group, which is a habituated gorilla group in Mgahinga National Park, accommodates only 8pax per day.

The possible travel plan to explore Mgahinga gorillas can be 4 Days. With the 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Tour, expect to explore the best of mountain gorillas with an expert assigned to you by the officials from Uganda Wildlife Authority –UWA.

The breakdown of the 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trek runs as follows;

Overview of 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking Experience

Day 1: Pick up & transfer from Entebbe/Kampala or Kigali, then travel to the hotel

Day one can be dedicated to you to travel to Uganda, and you transfer to the hotel for relaxation. Early arrival at Entebbe International Airport or Kigali Airport may include a short city tour. The rest of the evening is for you to spend at the lodge or hotel property.

Day 2: Drive off from the hotel to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, you can set off for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, about 9-10 hours from Entebbe or Kampala. From Kigali, you can cross via Chaninka, and in just 4 to 5 hours, you can be at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Arrive early to check in your comfortable standard accommodation in Kisoro or inside the park.

Day 3: Enjoy gorilla trekking & join a community visit in the afternoon, or relax at the lodge

A delicious cup of tea or coffee will be served. Join the briefing session at the Ntebeko area. Get to know the various safety measures or rules to be respected during the gorilla trekking adventure. At around 8:00 am, you should be able to embark on the actual gorilla trekking experience.

After interacting with the Nyakagezi group, you will be led back to the park offices. Get a gorilla trekking certificate and later, connect back to the lodge for relaxation. You may consider visiting the nearby community for a thrilling cultural experience.

Day 4: Transfer from Mgahinga to Kigali or Entebbe

Leave Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with no safari activity to be done today. Transfer to Kigali or Entebbe, and this marks the end of 4 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking.

Golden monkey tracking

Visits to Mgahinga reward beyond the unique mountain encounters. Tourists also get a chance to have a complete immersion into the jungle to personally witness the golden monkey troops.

Mgahinga is one of the leading golden monkey trekking destinations in Africa. The standard trek with golden monkeys takes about 2-4 hours, which also includes one hour for tourists to observe the behaviors of these rare primates.

Golden monkey habituation

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park also offers unforgettable golden monkey habituation adventures. With habituation, visitors have a chance to enjoy longer hours in the jungle with a semi-habituated troop of golden monkeys.

Birding

Mgahinga has a diversity of birds for birders to keep an eye on. During a guided birding tour, expect to come across bird species such as the blue-headed sunbirds, Kivu ground thrush, montane sooty boubou, regal sunbirds, and double-collared sunbirds.

Other birds include the cape robin-chats, dusky turtle doves, African babblers, blue-headed sunbirds, speckled mouse birds, paradise flycatchers, dusky crimsonwing, and archer’s robin chat, etc.

Getting to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (from Entebbe or Kigali)

By road, expect to drive for about 9-10 hours starting from Kampala or Entebbe to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Or depart safely from Kigali to connect to Mgahinga via the Chanika border, and this is a journey of about 4-5 hours.

Using air transportation, you can set off from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airport and meet the driver guide from Flawless Adventure Planners on the ground. Drive from Kisoro Airport to your respective mid-range lodges or accommodation for relaxation.

How to book safaris to Mgahinga

Flawless Adventure Planners Limited is the only company to consider booking your Uganda gorilla safaris to Mgahinga National Park. We are a fully registered tour company with expertise to assist you in securing the safari lodges, camps, and any accommodation of your dreams. Contact the Flawless Adventure Planners team to book a safari to Mgahinga or anywhere in Uganda.