Mt Gahinga, the Volcano for Families & Beginners
If there’s a neglected child in the Virunga family of volcanoes, it’s Mt Gahinga. This “pile of stones” — as its name translates — is…
Mgahinga Gorilla NP /Uganda/
area: 34 km2/13 mi2
The smallest yet possibly greatest of all the region’s national parks encompasses three Virunga volcanoes: Muhavura (4,127 m/13,540 ft) with a lake at the top, Mount Gahinga (3,474 m/11,398 ft) with a swamp-filled crater, and Sabinyo (3,669 m/11,959 ft) where three countries meet.
If you track mountain gorillas here you are a member of a special club — one habituated gorilla group means only eight visitors per day! The park’s closeness to Kisoro makes it particularly interesting for budget travellers.
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