Mount Gahinga Lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mount Gahinga Lodge is a recent lodge situated just outside the Mgahinga Gorilla National park, at the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes. Mgahinga National Park is one of the two gorilla parks in uagnda, the second being Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gahinga lodge comprises of 8 bandas all baptized after each of the close volcanoes.

The accommodation at Gahinga lodge has eight stone bandas, each bandas has got fireplace and it is made of either twin or double beds. The private bathrooms have flush toilets, double vanities and showers with hot and cold running water. The bandas all have private verandas overlooks the volcanoes and garden.

There is also main building where you can spend some time as you read books, enjoying a drink or just relaxing at the central fireplace, and share stories of the days’ activities. The veranda outside and an expansive sun room connecting to the living area, gives one a peaceful relaxation.

There are other more facilities provided at the lodge such as Laundry Facilities, Indoor Fireplace, and Restaurant on Premises, Parking on Premises, Budget and Hiking.

The lodge offers variety of different activities to ensure that one enjoys his stay; all the activities can be arranged on request upon your arrival. One of most interesting activities is trekking mountain gorillas through the dark Virunga Mountains. Other activities include hiking up the dormant volcanoes, trekking the mysterious Golden Monkey and experience the Batwa culture.

Other Accommodations around Mgahinga Gorilla National Park beside Mount Gahinga Lodge

Apart from Mount Gahinga lodge, other accommodation facilities around the park include Mucha Hotel Kisoro, Travelers’ Rest Hotel Kisoro, Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp.  Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Mutanda Lake Resort, Heritage Guest House in Kisoro town, Countryside Guest House, Bugondo Guest House  and Heritage Guest House in Kisoro town among others.

Other accommodations near the park also include Mgahinga Community Camp Ground, Virunga Hotel, Mgahinga gorilla lodge, Mgahinga Rest camp plus others.