The Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mgahinga National Park
- August 6, 2024
- Posted by: chosen@202q
- Category: Prepare To Travel Tips
The Mount Gahinga Lodge, Mgahinga National Park
There is just one place to stay when trekking Mgahinga gorillas: Mount Gahinga Lodge, which is situated on the edge of Mgahinga National Park in southwest Uganda, close to Kisoro town.
Mount Gahinga Lodge is made of thatch, wood, and stone. It has nine sleeping bandas in addition to the main lodge. The main lodge has a freshly constructed sunroom (lounge), bar, dining area, old lounge, and library. It also has Wi-Fi connection.
The circular sunroom’s attractive wooden floors, vibrant cushions, locally sourced light seating, and abundance of natural light set it apart from other designs that are sympathetic to the older building. The remainder of the main lodge has similar furniture and is dominated by an open wood fire in the center. The two rooms are bright, roomy, and incredibly cozy.
Great Services and food
A blend of regional products, including seafood, meat, and vegetables, the cuisine is excellent and frequently praised by visitors, as is the service.
The Spacious Rooms
Each of the sleeping rooms, often called cottages, is round, thatched, and subtly situated. It has a double or twin bed, sitting area, a changing area, a porch, and a private toilet. Complying with its environmentally sensitive philosophy, the restroom features a bucket shower, a short-drop toilet, and hot water on demand.
The Activities
Tracking gorillas, tracking golden monkeys, bird viewing, guided walks, climbing volcanoes, and massages are among the activities offered at Mount Gahinga Lodge. Please be aware that there is no assurance of gorilla sightings in Mgahinga; the forest crosses over into Rwanda, Uganda, and the Congo, providing the gorillas a very wide area and reducing the likelihood of a successful trek.
Effects on Conservation
A non-profit organization called Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) was founded in 2009 to link Volcanoes’ opulent resorts in Rwanda and Uganda with nearby communities and environmental initiatives.
The Trust seeks to fund long-term, self-sustaining initiatives that mitigate conflict between humans and wildlife, restore natural ecosystems, and support the conservation of great apes.
Trade
The center of the VSPT’s educational work with the Batwa people is the Batwa Vocational Center. The villagers can now learn how to cultivate, especially potatoes and wheat crops, thanks to the Trust’s donation of a quarter of an acre of land to BVC. The proceeds from the sale of produce are used to pay for food, medication, and other necessities for the community.
The wonderful Community
Constructed on the grounds of Mount Gahinga Lodge, the Batwa Heritage Site comprises a herbal garden, a handful of traditional huts, and a brief walk that enables the Batwa to exhibit to Volcanoes Safaris guests how they once lived, hunted, and harvested forest resources.
In addition, the weekly performances by the Batwa Dance Group contribute to the integration of the Batwa with nearby communities.