MOUNT GAHINGA LODGE

Pioneers of Gorilla Ecotourism since 1997

Mount Gahinga Lodge is a luxury lodge located at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda, renowned as an ideal base for gorilla and golden monkey trekking. The lodge offers spacious, beautifully decorated accommodations with stunning mountain views, personal butler service, and all-inclusive premium amenities including gourmet cuisine and complimentary spa treatments like the traditional Rungu massage at the Gushimisha Spa & Sauna.

Exclusive Look at the Batwe people & Golden Monkeys

The charming property, inspired by traditional design and building techniques, has been recently re-imagined: the lounge, dining room, and gardens have been remodeled, and two new deluxe bandas have been launched.

The beautiful hand-built bandas reflect the magic of the aesthetic traditions of the Bafumbira people. Each Banda has an ensuite luxury shower room, fireplace and private porch.

Experience Golden Monkey Tracking

Gorilla Trekking

Trekking mountain gorillas through the dense African forests is a magical experience. Only eight visitors are allowed per gorilla group each day, and to minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 10m from the gorillas.

Wellness

Enjoy complimentary spa treatments and massages, including the famous Rungu massage at the Gushimisha Spa & Sauna.This is bundled for couples, family and individuals who are into wellness to break from the long drives during their safaris.

Golden Moneky Tracking

With only a small number in the world, Golden Monkeys can be found at Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Characterized by its bright golden body, cheeks and tail end, these playful primates are a pleasure to watch.

Kisozi Caldera

Located less than a kilometer from Mount Gahinga Lodge, the Kisozi Caldera is an easy to moderate hike to the top of a small hill where the caldera sweeps from corner to corner. A caldera is formed by volcanic eruptions, and many dot the stunning landscape of this volcanic region.

Cultural experiences

Experience the vibrant Intore dancers in the afternoon, a local troupe supported by the Volcanoes Safari Partnership Trust since 2004. With 18 performers, they showcase Rwanda’s traditional ballet, ‘The Intore,’ a powerful courtly dance honoring the victory rituals of the Rwandan kings.

Volcano Climbing

Guests staying at Virunga Lodge or Mount Gahinga Lodge have easy access to the Virunga chain of volcanoes, which offer challenging hikes and stunning panoramas. The three most popular volcanoes to climb are Mt. Gahinga, Mt. Sabyinyo, and Mt. Muhavura. These hikes are of varying difficulty and typically take a full day.