GORILLA TREKKING IN MGAHINGA
Mount Mgahinga is a volcanic mountain located in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park situated in the South westrn part of Uganda ,the park lies along the boardesr of Ugnda ,Rwanda and the DRC ,while its not well known as some of the bigger mountians in Africa such as Kilimanajro ,Mgahinga is a stunning peak that offers both antrual beauty and cultural significance . Mount Mgahinga is part of the Virunga mountain range a chain of dormant and active volcanoes in the region famous fo rthier biodiversity especially the ednagered moutnian gorillas that inhabit thhe forests arouhd them where tiself is a stravolcano with tis highest point reaching about 3,474 meters above the sea level .The region around the mountain is rich in several species of primates mots notably the mountain gorillas and its one fo the few places in the world where visitros can go on gotilla trekking safaris to observe these incredible animals in their natural habitat and the park alos houses other wildlife such as golden monkeys which are edmeic to the Virunga range .The flora around Mgahinga is equally with tain forests and alphine vegetation and the lower slpoes are covered with montane forests while the upper reaches of the mountain are characterised by bamboo forests and alphine meadows .The park was discovered around the .The area around Mgahinga is culturally significant to the Batwa people who have lived in the forest slopes of the mountain for centuries traditionally the Batwa were forest dwellers and hunters but after the establishment of the natioanla park many were relocated and today some of the Batwa people guide tourists and share their knowledge of the forest proiding a unique cultural experience alongside the natural beauty .The mountain and surrounding park area have faced conservation challenges especially wit the paching of wildlife and the pressures of human activity in the surrounding regions howerve efforst by local and international organisations have focused on protecting the habitats of the gorillas ,golden monekys and the other species ensuring that the area remains an important hotspot .
Why trek to Mgahinga national forest
This forest has amazing sceneries and its landscape is indeed a good spot for it all with other activities to do except gorilla trekking such as bird watching ,,nature walk among others .
When is the best time to visit Mgahinga National Forest .
Trekking Mount Mgahinga and climbing the mountain is not as common as trekking som eof the other peaks in the Virunga range but it offers a rewarding adventure fo those who chose to do it and hikers can submit to Mgahinga and the best time for that is during the dry seaosns which happens to occur in the months of June to September and this is the popular time to visit Mgahinga as it falls within the best time period to see the gorillas and the weather is also friendly making it easy for the trekkers since the slopes are not slippery .The dry weather reduces the likelihood of getting stuck in the thick mud that can make hiking challenging in the rainy months .Then from the months of Dceember to February its also the second dry season and another time to visit the mgahniga like the months given above these ones alos offer a good time for the experience of the trekking and also offers activites such as golden moneky tracking and hiking the Virunga volcanoes .
The wet seasons happens in the months of Macrh to May to November and its in thes emonths that it rains heavily and this might have few people that come to trek and also the slpoes are slippery but the park is less crowded so you will have more solitude if you don’t mind the weather and the muddier conditions .
Where to stay at while at Mgahinga
There are many places where one can decide to stay at such as Ruboni community camp and its near the parks entrance ,Lake Mutanda Resort ,Gorilla safari lodge and mounatins of the moon hotel which offer the best services and not to mention they have the best areas condusive for the scenery lovers .
Inconclusion
Treeking the mountmgahnga is not common but its also challenging but an experience worthy of taking part into which offers a rare interaction with the primates of the wild and this can only be experienced when you visit the park .Though Bwindi is bigger than Mgahinga it also has a lot to offer such as golden moneky tracking and hiking the volcanoes mouantin which is also a good experience to take on .Endavour to keep maximum silence once one is in the park and also not to mention the interaction between the toruists and the gorillas shoudnt be too close for safety measures because they can reflect at any time .Endavour to also pack in time the stuff and all the equipment needed to avoid any incovineces that are likey to occur that’s why its recommended to book in advance for the gorilla permits for various reasons .Mgahinga is a remarkable place and destination for those seekig an adventurous time of wildlife and cultural experience .