Hiking Mgahinga Uganda Safari,Vacation Ideas, Travel and Safari Trip Africa
February 27, 2008
Volcano climbing:
(1). Mt. Muhavura 4127m (The Guide):
The peak of the cone-shaped mountain provides one of the loveliest views of the country. Climbing in on a rock surface covered with shrubs. Once on top the reward is views of Lake Edward, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Park, Virungi volcanoes and not forgetting Rwenzori Mountains.
Being 12kms covering the round trips the hike takes almost 8 hours.
Visitors are advised to bring their own food, sleeping gear, water and not forgetting the tents since the camp has no such facilities. Camping at Muhavura base camp the night before the hike takes on is recommended.
(2). Mt. Sabinyo (3669m) Old man’s teeth.
Mt. Sabinyo offers 3 challenging tasks when climbing its peak. It takes one to the ridge along the Eastern side of the mountain to Peak 1 to peak 2. It involves walking a ridge with breath taking drops into Uganda and Rwanda gorges.
One should expect his hands to be dirty since the 3rd steep is very steep.
(3). You will be at the point in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC once on top of the peak
at the same time.
To cover the 14km stretch it takes up almost 8 hours around the trip.
(4). Mt. Gahinga (347m) small pile of stones:
Gahinga locally means small piles of stone. So when you reach Gahinga, you will come across small piles of stones around the Gahinga gardens.
Mt. Gahinga is quite large than the real stones “Gahinga” and when you compare it with Mt. Muhavura, makes it very small. On top of Gahinga, there lived a crater lake. However, with time, it changed into a lush swamp. A hike at Gahinga takes you about
6 hours for a round trip.
Garoma Cave:
This was a home to the Batwa warriors who fought their neighbours the Bantu. The distance between the park’s entrance and the cave is just 3km long. The cave is 342m in length and 14m deep, however, its now home to the bats.
You will be shown how the Batwa lived and fought while out of their caves by the guides.
Bird watching:
Bird watching is available after booking by 10:00am. From 5:00 to 6:00 pm, the guides will take you along the edge of the park.
Towards the DRC, a stroll along the buffalo wall will take you. Via a wetland area where fire finch Ibis and speckled mouse bird are found. Among other birds around include wax bills, yellow-vented bulbul stone chart and grey capped warbler.
A Guide will always be available to take you to the best sports.
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