Durring your safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, there are different types of accommodation to stay in. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park sits high in the clouds, at an altitude of between 2,227m and 4,127m. As its name suggests, it was created to protect the rare mountain gorillas that inhabit its dense forests, and it is also an important habitat for the endangered golden monkey.
Mgahinga’s most striking features are its three conical, extinct volcanoes, part of the spectacular Virunga Range that lies along the border region of Uganda, Congo and Rwanda. Mgahinga forms part of the much larger Virunga Conservation Area which includes adjacent parks in these countries. The volcanoes’ slopes contain various ecosystems and are biologically diverse, and their peaks provide a striking backdrop to this gorgeous scenery.
There are various accommodation in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which range from budget to Luxury.
Budget Accommodation
Ntebeko River Camp– A rural farm homestay 2kms from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Perfect location to stay during a gorilla trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp– (also known as Mgahinga Community Campground) is located by the entrance to Mgahinga National Park and is only 12 km from the southwestern town of Kisoro. At the camp, visitors can enjoy the magnificent views of the famous Virunga Volcanoes and take part in mountain gorilla and golden monkey trekking. The camp is located at a perfect starting point for hiking the Virunga Volcanoes of Muhavura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo.
Mt. Muhabura Climbers Rest Camp
Virunga Hotel and Campsite
Tourland Cottages Kisoro
Midrange Accommodation
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge- Having dedicated the last four years to gaining a deeper understanding of the hospitality industry, we look forward to surpassing your expectation with the help of our professional, knowledgeable & friendly team. What strikes most guests is the hospitable team who are mostly remembered for being remarkably efficient, we will treat you with such care like you are a long lost family, finally re-united and make your stay a memorable one.
Lake Chahafi Resort- With Lake Mutanda reachable in 20 km, Lake Chahafi Resort offers accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a garden.
Mutanda Lake Resort
Travellers Rest Hotel– Being one of the oldest accommodation in Uganda, with a history steeped in gorilla conservation, Travellers Rest becomes a must for your gorilla trekking in the area. It boasts an impressive list of guests. To name just one: Dian Fossey, who even called this her second home.
Built in 1955 by Walter Baumgartel, the so-called father of gorilla tourism, it quickly became a meeting place for people interested in the mountain gorillas. It was entirely renovated in 1999, but charm of the somewhat colonial style still remains up to today.
Situated just outside Kisoro, the area is of astonishing beauty and the views of the Virunga volcanoes dominating the landscape will remain engraved in your memory.
Mutanda Eco Community Center– Located just 6 kilometres away from Kisoro town in southwestern Uganda, Mutanda Eco Community Centre (M.E.C.C) is a community-owned eco-lodge located at the south shores of Lake Mutanda. The camp provides accommodation, camping facilities, and food. Because of the camp’s proximity to Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, Mutanda Eco Community Centre is the perfect choice for accommodation for anyone considering mountain gorilla tracking.
Kisoro Tourist Hotel- is a perfect place for those exploring Southwestern Uganda
Musasa Mountain Safari Lodge
Virunga Hotel and Campsite
Ikaze Cottages
Gahiza Island Retreat
Mucha Hotel Kisoro
Golden Monkey Guest House
Luxury Accommodation
Mount Gahinga Lodge- Mount Gahinga Lodge was the first accommodation built by Praveen Moman and opened in 2002. 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 to share the culture of the Batwa, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rain forest.
The beautiful hand-built bandas reflect the magic of the aesthetic traditions of the Bufimbira people. Each Banda has an ensuite luxury shower room, fireplace and private porch.
Gorilla Heights Lodge– is located in Nkuringo, Kisoro district in South Western Uganda. The lodge can be accessed by road from Entebbe Airport-Kampala-Kisoro or from Entebbe airport to Kisoro by air. Other accesses are through the Rwanda border. The lodge provides airport pick-up services from Kisoro airport to the lodge.
Chameleon Hill Lodge-Perched high atop a hill, overlooking Lake Mutanda in South Western Uganda, is Chameleon Hill Lodge. There are just so many aspects of this amazing place that make it one of a kind. The quirky, colorful architecture, the spectacular scenery and the friendly, welcoming staff; the local experiences, the food, and the mishmash of pets, are just a few that will be forever imprinted in our minds.
