One of the national parks that comprise the Virunga mountains, where the few surviving mountain gorillas live in their native environment, is Mgahinga National Park. If you would want to visit Mgahinga National area by air, you may arrange for daily scheduled flights to the area. To reach Mgahinga National Park, you would need to take a plane to Kisoro Airport.

Scheduled flights to Mgahinga National Park are offered by many local carriers, including AeroLink Uganda Limited and Fly Uganda. You may take a flight from either Entebbe International Airport or Kajansi Airfield to Kisoro. From there, it’s about a 45-minute drive to Mgahinga National Park.

All flights to Kisoro Airport depart from Entebbe International Airport in the morning, and there is only one flight schedule accessible on AeroLink, which is dependent on the weather. The departure time for this trip is 7 in the morning, and it lands at Kisoro Airport at 8:10 in the morning. The return flight leaves at 8:25 in the morning and lands back at Entebbe at 11:25 in the morning.

Everything you need to know before reserving your flight to Mgahinga National Park.

You may want to plan ahead if you want to go gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park.
There are only a limited number of gorilla permits available each day, so if you want to embark on a gorilla trek, you’ll need to arrange your flight to Mgahinga National Park well in advance. Feel free to shoot us an email if you need any assistance with booking your gorilla permits; we’re here to help! Just remember to do it at least three to five months before your desired visit.

Stay at one of the several luxurious lodges in Bwindi.
After you’ve made sure that gorilla permits are available for your dates, the next step is to see if any luxurious lodges in Mgahinga National Park are open and to reserve a room. You may reserve every accommodation and amenity at an elite luxury lodge for your whole stay if you’re thinking about traveling in the super-luxury category. Additionally, we have alternatives for both budget and mid-range accommodations; just inform us of your preferred range, and we will tailor our services to meet your needs.

For transfers, 4×4 Land Cruisers or Jeeps are preferred over safari vans.
Access to Mgahinga National Park is possible via Kisoro by both chartered and scheduled aircraft. Your next stop is the lodge in Mgahinga National Park, which is 45 minutes away by car. We propose 4×4 Luxury Land Cruisers or Jeeps for our most discerning guests since they are designed to meet the highest standards expected of affluent tourists. For those on a tighter budget, we may provide a comfortable and customized 4×4 safari van for the transport.

Think about the low and high seasons while planning your trip to Mgahinga National Park.

June, July, August, December, January, and February are popular gorilla trekking months in Mgahinga National Park. These months are also good for trekking gorillas because they are dryer with mild rains, so the trails are always easy to walk on. Plus, the vegetation isn’t fully grown, so sightings of gorillas are easier and more clear. During the other, slightly rainier months—March, April, May, October, and November—you can take advantage of the low season discounts offered by flights, lodges, and our own business. However, most tourists avoid going gorilla trekking during these months due to the fully grown vegetation and the slick trails. If you would want us to make the necessary arrangements, please get in touch with us.

A guide to booking flights to Mgahinga National Park on a regular basis.

Scheduled flights to Mgahinga National Park; planning a flying safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park; planning a flying safari to Mweya and Kibale Forest National Park
Aircraft that are scheduled to visit Mgahinga National Park
If you’re interested in flying safaris to Mgahinga National Park, we offer a variety of packages, including one that takes you from Entebbe to Kisoro and includes a visit to the park’s gorillas.

Before we can check with local airline operators about the availability of routes to Kisoro, we need you to tell us when you’re planning to go. Once we hear back from them, we’ll provisionally book your flights while we wait for you to confirm and pay. Charter flights can be reserved at any time for visits to Mgahinga National Park; if you prefer a more private flight, this is an option to consider.

Additionally, some charter flights land at smaller airfields closer to the park, cutting down on the distance between the main airfield and your lodge. Flights to Mgahinga National Park are offered by many local companies, including fly Uganda and Aero Link Uganda. The price of a one-way flight to Kihihi/Kisoro may be as low as USD283 or as much as USD543 depending on the route you choose. When you land, a car or guide will be ready to transport you to your lodge and accompany you on game drives and other activities while you’re there.

Where passengers flying into Mgahinga National Park may lodge throughout their trip.

As a precaution against missing your flight due to unforeseen circumstances (such as losing your luggage or missing your connecting flight back to Entebbe), we advise spending at least one night in either Entebbe or Kampala before the start or end of your flying gorilla safari to Mgahinga National Park from Entebbe to Kisoro.

You may find cheap, mid-range, and luxury accommodations at Mgahinga National Park. Lake Cahahfi Resort and Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge are two mid-range alternatives with prices ranging from $100 to $300 per night, while Kisoro Travelers INN is one of the more affordable options with prices ranging from $90 to $100 per night. Nightly rates at Gahinga Lodge and similar luxurious establishments start from $300 to $400 USD.

Mgahinga National Park Attractions

Adventures with golden monkeys in Mgahinga National Park
In addition to trekking with gorillas, additional activities offered by Mgahinga gorilla safari include trekking with golden monkeys and a habituation experience with golden monkeys. This means that, weather permitting, you may see the golden monkeys either in the morning or the afternoon.

The only place in Uganda where golden monkeys and mountain gorillas coexist is at Mgahinga. For that reason, Mgahinga National Park is unique among national parks in that it contains both gold and silver. Mgahinga is home to habituated golden monkey families, so you may see these adorable creatures in their own environment.

Our 3- to 4-day Mgahinga gorilla and golden monkey safari is ideal for anyone who like to trek golden monkeys or who would like to combine the two activities. Notably, when you book an all-inclusive vacation to Mgahinga National Park with Katland Safaris, we will handle all arrangements, including the purchase of golden monkey permits.

Exploring the Mgahinga Volcano on a Safari
Hiking up a volcano is another option for a Mgahinga safari. Mountain Mgahinga, Sabinyo, and Muhavura are all accessible hikes in Mgahinga National Park. Climbing any of the aforementioned volcanoes may be done in a day or over the course of several days. In order to arrange a safari where you may climb volcanoes, you need get in touch with Katland Safaris.

Bird watching, nature hikes, and the Batwa experience culminate in a visit to garamba cave as additional Mgahinga safari activities. When Mgahinga National Park was first gazetted as a national park, it was one of many parks that had previously been home to the Batwa minority ethnic group. The Batwa were forcibly removed from their homeland. While at Mgahinga, the Batwa will lead you on a stroll to demonstrate their traditional way of life and the areas they formerly inhabited.

Reasons to choose Katland Safaris for your Mgahinga National Park scheduled flights.
Safaris to many East African countries, such as Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, are offered by Katland Safaris, a reputable safari business. With great enthusiasm, we have been leading safaris for over a decade. Get in touch with us, and we’ll pair you with a safari planner who can help you plan a trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to visit mountain gorillas. Safari Bookings and TripAdvisor both give Katland Safaris great reviews.