Mount Gahinga Lodge opened in 1997 and was the first lodge of the Volcanoes Safaris collection. 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 was inspired by traditional design and building techniques. The luxury bandas reflect the magic of the aesthetic traditions of the Bufimbira people, with their distinct colours.
Activities include gorilla tracking (exclusive gorilla tracking available), golden monkey tracking, a visit the Gahinga Batwa Village, the Batwa Cultural Heritage Tour, a visit to the Batwa Vocational Centre, enjoying a Batwa dance performance, hiking Mount Sabinyo, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Muhavura volcanoes, and hiking the Kisozi caldera.
