Scheduled flights to Mgahinga National Park: The simplest way to access the park is through these flight adventures, especially for tourists who do not like to spend a lot of time driving. Compared to road transport, which can take 9 to 10 hours, this alternative mode of transport is superior. It is very simple to book a flight to Mgahinga National Park, whether you are working with a local tour operator like Anthill Safaris or not. Visitors who are considering taking a plane to Mgahinga National Park should be aware that Kisoro Airstrip is located close to the park, making the safari convenient for travellers.
Due to the unfavourable weather and the nature of our tourists, Bar Aviation Uganda and Aerolink Uganda are the two primary airline companies that provide domestic flights connecting to Mgahinga National Park and other tourist destinations in Uganda. As a result, travellers who wish to visit various national parks, including Mgahinga, typically only take one flight per day to Kisoro.
Which airlines fly to Mgahinga National Park?
AeroLink Uganda Limited and Fly Uganda are two of the domestic airlines offering scheduled flights to Kibale Forest National Park. Flights either depart from Entebbe International Airport or Kajansi Airfield; you will fly to Kasese Airstrip from where you will start the drive to Mgahinga National Park, which will take you approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
For you to be able to get to Mgahinga National Park by flying, you will need to fly to the airstrips of Kasese/Mweya, Semliki, Mbarara, or Kihihi. This will depend on the availability of the airline routing for your travel dates, for the best airstrip to fly to, so that you get to Mgahinga National Park early with a shorter drive, Kasese/Mweya Airstrip, so this should be your major request when booking a scheduled flight to Mgahinga National Park.
What is the cost of flight tickets to Mgahinga National Park?
The airfield closest to Mgahinga National Park is Kisoro Airstrip,p where flights to the park stop. The average flight duration to Kisoro Airstrip is 1 hour and 25 minutes, and it takes a few minutes to connect to the park, where your safari guide will drive you from Kisoro Airstrip to Mgahinga National Park in a safari vehicle. Tickets to Mgahinga National Park vary depending on the airline, costing between $200 and $300, while a two-way ticket costs between $350 and $500.
Since Mgahinga National Park receives a lot of visitors throughout the months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February, which are considered months of the peak season. It is recommended that travellers make reservations at least three to four months in advance in order to guarantee their seats and prevent last-minute regrets.
What is the schedule for flight adventures?
Following the flight adventures in Mgahinga National Park, travellers who book their safaris to the park through local tour operators like Anthill Safaris do not have to bother about scheduling flights because the tour operator handles that task. By contacting the airline companies through emails obtained from their websites, travellers who are planning their safaris to Mgahinga can make direct reservations.
Mgahinga National Park is also accessible by Aerolink Uganda once a day. Beginning at 0700, the first flight departs Entebbe and lands in Kisoro at 0810. At 0825, the second flight departs Kisoro and lands in Entebbe at 1125.
Mgahinga National Park is served by one daily flight operated by Bar Aviation Uganda. Flight 711 leaves Entebbe at 0705 and lands in Kisoro at 0830. Bar Aviation Uganda flight number 712, the second flight, leaves Kisoro at 0845 and reaches Entebbe at 1125.
Flights to Mgahinga National Park that land at Kisoro Airstrip are only available in the morning and are contingent on the weather. For this reason, there is only one flight connecting to Kisoro for all airline operators, including Bar Aviation Uganda and Aerolink Uganda.
Top activities to do
Gorilla trekking
In Mgahinga National Park, this is the most popular activity. Despite being the smallest in the country, Mgahinga National Park is one of the most visited national parks. People travel from all over the world to see mountain gorillas because they are endangered animals that are very similar to humans—they share 98% of their DNA. Only those with a gorilla trekking permit issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority are permitted to go gorilla trekking. After learning about the guidelines for trekking, hikers receive a briefing. Afterward, they are led into the jungle by armed ranger guides. It takes 2–7 hours to find and interact with the gorillas, but once you meet them, rangers allow you to spend an hour with them. This is sufficient to see their daily routines, learn about their habits, and take memorable photos.
Golden monkey trekking
The only place in Uganda where visitors can encounter golden monkeys is Mgahinga National Park. You should not miss the golden monkey trekking experience on a flying safari to Mgahinga National Park, as it is exclusive to this park. Trekking for golden monkeys entails entering the jungle and searching for potential monkey locations. Similar to gorilla trekking, you have an hour to spend with the members, see them going about their everyday lives, and take memorable photos, among other things.
Bird watching
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to over 180 recorded bird species, including 12 Albertine endemics, forest birds, and migratory birds, makes it one of Uganda’s best birding destinations. You can go bird watching in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park either early in the morning or in the evening with an experienced park guide. Your guide will help you spot various bird species, including the African paradise flycatcher, Cape robin chat, black kite, speckled mousebird, Kivu ground thrush, Archer’s robin chat, dusky crimsonwing, African olive pigeon, Ruwenzori batis, scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird, blue-headed coucal, Ruwenzori nightjar, alpine swift, and Ruwenzori turaco, among others.
Batwa trail experience
You can experience the exciting Batwa trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, which allows you to interact with the Batwa people/pygmies who used to live in the forest before the authorities gazetted it into a national park. Twa guides lead you on the Batwa trail experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. They will demonstrate their past hunting and gathering skills, show you how they made bamboo cups, point out the medicinal plants they used to cure different diseases, and take you to Ngarama cave, which once housed the Batwa king and served as a food store. You will also listen to sorrowful cultural songs from Batwa women, among other activities.
Volcano climbing
Volcano climbing is an interesting activity in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you will be able to climb the three Virunga volcanoes, which are Mount Muhavura, which is 4,127 meters above the sea level, Mount Gahinga, which is 3,474 meters above the sea level and Mount Sabinyo, which is 3,645 meters above the sea level.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Mgahinga National Park is during the dry season, but visitors can go at any time of year. Every year, the dry season lasts from December to February and from June to September. Considering the best time to visit Mgahinga National Park, the dry season is great because of the pleasant weather, dry trekking trails, and sparse vegetation within the park, which allows for excellent wildlife viewing.
Accommodation in Mgahinga
There are numerous lodging options available to visitors flying to Mgahinga National Park, depending on their vacation budget. Tiloreza Volcanoes Lodge, Mgahinga Safari Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mount Gahinga Rest Camp, Mgahinga Gorilla Triangle Lodge, Musasa Mountain Safari Lodge, Mountain Gahinga Rest Camp, and Mutanda Safari Lodge are just a few of the affordable, mid-range, and luxury lodging options available in Mgahinga National Park.
For more information about flights to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, you can contact us at Anthill Safaris or visit our website to book different gorilla trekking safari packages to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
