Mount Gahinga Lodge was the first lodge 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 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 Bufimbira people. Each Banda has an ensuite luxury shower room, fireplace and private porch.
Eight traditional hand built guest bandas facing the magical Virunga Volcanoes (Two deluxe and six standard rooms).
Trek the Nyakagezi gorilla family, famous for its multiple silverbacks and the only gorilla group in Mgahinga Park.
Hike to see the playful and rare golden monkeys.
Start your gorilla trek from the lodge with our direct private footpath to access gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park.
Exceptional hospitality and locally-inspired food. Personal butler service for all guests. Wifi throughout the lodge and all-inclusive premium drinks menus.
Enjoy complimentary spa treatments and massages, including the famous Rungu massage at the Gushimisha Spa & Sauna.
Visit the Gahinga Batwa Village and share the culture of the oldest inhabitants of the Central Africa rain forest.
Make your stay even more special and book the lodge and gorilla group on an exclusive use basis.
Fireside chat the evening before your gorilla trek with a researcher from Gorilla Doctors.
We are delighted our pioneering work on gorilla tourism has been featured in Travel Africa magazine. Read the full article here.
Flash Uganda’s latest article covers everything you need to know about gorilla trekking when visiting Uganda. Check out the full article here
We are honoured to see Volcanoes Safari’s Gahinga Batwa Village recognized in this article as we continue to support the Batwa
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Write to us on [email protected] or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
| High Season Lodge Rates | Per Person Sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Standard Banda | $ 1185 | $ 1420 |
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Deluxe Banda | $ 1540 | $ 1850 |
| Community Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February. (2024)
| Low Season Lodge Rates | Per Person Sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Standard Banda | $ 710 | $ 710 |
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Deluxe Banda | $ 930 | $ 930 |
| Community Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
Low season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May. (2024)
| High Season Lodge Rates | Per Person Sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Standard Banda | $ 1275 | $ 1525 |
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Deluxe Banda | $ 1655 | $ 1990 |
| Community Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 June to 30 September and 15 December to 28 February. (2025)
| Low Season Lodge Rates | Per Person Sharing | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Standard Banda | $ 765 | $ 765 |
| Mount Gahinga Lodge Deluxe Banda | $ 1000 | $ 1000 |
| Community Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
Low season rates are applicable on bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May. (2025)
Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.
Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
