Virunga Mountains in Uganda

Virunga Mountains in Uganda : The Virunga   mountains are among the most rewarding attractions that can be seen in the Albertine rift region, the mountains are famous for the mountain gorillas that can be seen when you participate in gorilla trekking. Interesting about the Virunga mountains is the fact that you will get to chance to watch a number of other attractions when you participate in a number of activities. The Virunga mountains in Africa can be seen in three national parks that is volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park in the democratic republic of Congo and in Mgahinga national park in Uganda that will make your African safari quite memorable. There are three Virunga mountains in Uganda that you can hike and these include; mount muhabura, mount gahinga and mount sabyinyo, the three Virunga mountains that can be seen in Uganda are also shared by volcanoes national park in Rwanda.

MOUNT MUHABURA

Lazy hikers should not opt to hike mount Muhabura for travellers that are interested in hiking the Virunga mountains this is because of the fact that the mountain is quite steep compared to the other Virunga mountains in Africa. As you hiking the mountain in Uganda, you will first make your way to the Ntebeko reception area where you can take part in the briefing session where you will be taken through the rules and regulations to follow to have an amazing experience in the park.

While hiking mount muhabura you will get to realise that you will have three stops when you take part in the activity, the first stop at an elevation of 3116 metres the second stop at 3855 metres and the last stop at 4127 metres above sea level which will give you the chance to watch a number of rewarding attractions along the slopes like the different primate species, bird species like the Albertine endemic species, bird species from the guinea Congo biome, rewarding views of other Virunga mountains in Rwanda for an amazing experience in the park. in Uganda you can participate in the hike at the price of 100 USD for foreigners 75 USD for foreign residents, 60USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 80 USD for EAC foreign residents.

MOUNT SABYINYO

Among the most thrilling facts about hiking mount sabyinyo is the fact that the peak of mount Sabyinyo can be seen in three countries Uganda, Congo and Rwanda which is one of the reasons why a number of travellers are interested in hiking the mountain. Mount sabyinyo can only be hiked from the Ugandan side although it can also be seen in volcanoes national park in Rwanda this is because the side of mount sabyinyo in volcanoes is quite steep for travellers. Mount sabyinyo will give you access to a number of attractions including the numerous primate species like the golden monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, Dent’s monkey and as you hike along its slopes you can also get to see a number of animal species like forest elephant, buffaloes for an amazing Uganda safari and the activity can be carried out at a price of 200 without camping equipment this Is because the hike is a 2day safari.

Mount Gahinga

Mount gahinga is the smallest of the different Virunga mountains in Africa that can be seen in, the will give you an amazing experience watching a number of rewarding attractions from the numerous bird species, a number of primate species and at the peak, you will get to see a caldera which is the perfect spot for picnics, photography among other rewarding attractions in the park. Another interesting fact about the hike is the chance for tourists to see the endangered golden monkeys jumping from one tree branch to the other, the endangered mountain gorillas that you should not miss out on for a rewarding Uganda safari.

While you visit Mgahinga national park, there are a number of activities that you should take part in along the Virunga mountains in Uganda to make your safari quite memorable and these include gorilla trekking in Uganda which will give you the chance to observe the behaviour of the gorilla in the wild, if you’re interested in having a memorable gorilla trekking in Uganda you can also take part in gorilla trekking in Uganda and in habituation in Uganda. Along the slopes of the Virunga mountains in Uganda you can also take part in golden monkey trekking in Uganda. You can also take part in birding along the slopes which will give you access to a number of endemic bird species, access to the Congo-guinea biome species like; the long-crested eagle handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Batis Dusky turtle love, paradise flycatcher, archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, Ruwenzori turaco, common moorhen Ruwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, the dusky crimson wing, red-faced woodland warbler and many other rewarding attractions in the park.