Mount Gahinga Lodge Mgahinga National Park Uganda

Mount Gahinga Lodge Mgahinga National Park Uganda is a luxury safari accommodation located in southwest Uganda, near the Kisoro town, on the edge of  Mgahinga Gorilla National park, at the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes.

Mount Gahinga Lodge is the only place to stay when tracking the Mgahinga gorilla. The lodge was the first lodge built by Praveen Moman and opened in 2002. It is the perfect base to go gorilla tracking on the Ugandan side of the Virungas.

It is the perfect base to go gorilla tracking on the Ugandan side of the Virungas, track the rare golden monkey, climb a volcano, walk through local villages, and most of all share the culture of the Batwa, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rain forest.

Mount Gahinga Lodge is usually accessed via flight or road transfer from Entebbe International Airport. From Entebbe, by air, it’s a 1-hour flight to Kisoro followed by a 1-hour drive to the lodge. From Kigali, it’s a 4-6 hours drive. 

Mount Gahinga Lodge Mgahinga National Park Uganda has 8 bandas (6 standard and 2 deluxe), Each Banda has an ensuite luxury shower room, fireplace, and private porch.  The rooms are complete with en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets, double vanity, and a shower with hot & cold running water.  All rooms have a sun terrace overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes with scenic panoramic views.

There is personal butler service for all guests, a massage spa, a bar, a restaurant, a living area & Wi-Fi available in the main lodge building. Meals are prepared using the freshest local ingredients and served in the dining area.  A mix of local produce, fresh fish, meat, and vegetables.

Other lodge amenities include; Complimentary laundry service, Power sockets/charging facilities, and hair dryers in the rooms. Spend relaxing hours in the comfortable lounge, strolling around the colorful gardens, or reading a good book in the shade of a leafy tree.

Activities Available from Mount Gahinga Lodge Include; Gorilla tracking, Golden monkey tracking, Visiting the Gahinga Batwa Village, and Take the Batwa Cultural Heritage Tour, Visiting the Batwa Vocational Centre, Enjoying a Batwa dance performance, Hike Mount Sabinyo, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhavura volcanoes & Hike the Kisozi caldera.

Mount Gahinga Lodge Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full board accommodation including all soft drinks and house alcoholic beverages (excludes premium drinks)

Notes

* Community Fee – 50 US Dollars
* Gratuities are at the discretion of the guest
* No childcare facilities are available at the lodge
* Check-out time for all guests is 11 am on the day of departure
* Children under 15 years of age are not permitted to track the gorillas

Lodge Overview

* Complimentary laundry service
* Personal butler service for all guests
* Tranquil massage room available to every guest
* 8 bandas (6 standard and 2 deluxe), all with a fireplace in the room
* Sun terrace overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes with scenic panoramic views
* Power sockets/charging facilities and hair dryers are available in the rooms. No A.C.
* Wi-Fi and internet access are available in the main lodge only (connection can be slow)
* One 30-minute complimentary massage per guest per stay. Extra massages are available at extra cost
* All rooms are complete with en-suite bathrooms with a flushing toilet, double vanity, and shower with hot & cold running water

Accommodation Rates Exclude;

* Taxes
* Flights
* Laundry
* Champagne
* Gratuities/ Tips
* Airstrip transfers
* Drinks & Extra Meals
* Items of a personal nature
* Community Fee – 50 US Dollars
* Premium brand spirits and wines
* Excludes entrance and activity fees
* Game drives and excursions from the Lodge
* Flying doctors/ medical evacuation insurance
 * Drinks and beverages served from the bar and restaurant
* Transportation, airport, and flight taxes. Transfers to and from the Lodge

Activities

* Hike the Kisozi caldera
* Golden monkey tracking
* Visit the Gahinga Batwa Village
* Take the Batwa Cultural Heritage Tour
* Gorilla tracking (exclusive gorilla tracking available)
* Hike Mount Sabinyo, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhavura volcanoes

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