Hiking and Nature Walks in Mgahinga

Nature walks in Mgahinga offer great opportunities of spotting forest birds, wild vegetation, bamboo forests, Rugezi swamp and beautiful scenery views of the surrounding lakes and agricultural villages.

A hike through the forest to the deep Sabinyo Gorge provides good birding opportunities and the chance to find the Rwenzori Turaco. This walk takes 4 hours, and passes through the Rugezi Swamp which is fantastic for bird watchers.

The walk to the Congo border passes through different vegetation zones. Hikers can sight the calderas on top of the Gisozi hill, views of Kisoro and Bunagana towns and be captivated by the spectacular Lake Mutanda with its islands.

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