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Uganda

the Pearl of Africa - home of the endangered Mountain gorilla

a safari destination where you can view lions - track chimpanzee - find hippo and crocs in tropical channels - hike misty mountains to find the gorillas or white water raft below Murchison Falls

source of the mighty Nile
for the mountaineer the permanently snow capped peaks of the Rwenzori
hike through the volcanoes of Virunga and Mount Elgon

Mgahinga Safari Lodge

on the Mushungero peninsula on lake Mutanda - 540 kms from Kampala.

6 x Twin bedded tented chalets with en suite facilities.
Canvas walls - elevated platforms - thatched roofs.

Each chalet has a unique view of Lake Mutanda.

The main lodge has a dining room, bar and lounge.

Activities:
Gorilla trekking * game drives in Mgahinga National park * walks in Mgahinga park
walks to the gorge
* fishing in lake Mutanda * bird watching on the peninsula and around the lake

See & Do

Uganda's Endangered Gorillas -
visit Bwindi national Park or Mgahinga National park to witness man's closest relative

National Parks & Reserves - comprises 10 national parks and numerous protected widllife areas

Birdwatching - over 1000 recorded species

Adventure - mountain biking * kayaking * quad biking * bungi jump

Mgahinga National Park

on the slopes of the Virunga mountains - south west Uganda.

Estabished to provide a secure home for the rare mountain gorilla - gorilla viewing is limited to small groups and time is also restricted.

Other wildlife includes colobus and golden monkey - jackal - porcupine - leopard - bushbuck - buffalo - honey badger - duiker - elephant and aardvark.

Within the park are 9 extinct and active volcanoes.

Ugandan Mountains

Quick Facts

Time: GMT + 3 hrs

Health - a certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required.
All visitors are advised to take malaria prophylactic drugs.
It is also recommend to drink bottled rather than tap water.

Currency - the unit of currency is the Uganda shilling.
The US dollar is the preferred currency although the Euro and Pound Sterling are also widely accepted.

Language - English is the official
language.

Best time to visit - Mountain hikes and gorilla tracking are more challenging during the rains ( mid-September to November and March to May)

Clothing - Days are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of light clothing.
Evenings are cooler, especially at high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too. If hiking on the mountains you will be exposed to alpine temperatures and should pack accordingly.
Solid walking shoes and sturdy clothing are ideal for forest walks.

Bring a hat, sunglasses and a waterproof jacket.

Gorilla

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