Famous for its undulating and curvy mountains and hills, it also lies in the south western part of Uganda and Neighboring Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. It is easily to travel from Rwanda. The area also habits the world’s oldest tribe called the Batwa or Pygmies.
All the border line are the Volcanoes that inhabits the world’s Gorilla stretching from Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo. With the thick forests that are home to the Uganda’s Gorillas and only place with the Golden Monkeys. The beauty of this place is worthy an explorations.
In 2018, it is also where the famous Marvel Studio film Wakanda was shoot at it with the beautiful lakes and island ]s stretching across the mountains and hills.
Explore with Us this famous scenic place. What to do while in Kisoro
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Although it is the smallest in the country covering about 33.7km, it is very important as it is one of the only two parks in Uganda that offer habitat for the endangered mountain gorilla. Gorilla tracking is one of the key tourist attractions in this national park.
Golden Monkeys
Besides the mountain gorillas, other animals found in the park include; buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and the threatened golden monkey among others making game viewing another key activity within this park.
Volcanoe Hiking.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offers three extinct volcanoes for physically fit hikers. The three volcanoes, Mt.Sabyinyo (366m), Mt. Muhavura (4127m) and Mt. Mgahinga offer excellent volcano climbing experiences.
Cave Exploration
Kisoro is also famous for the GaramaCave, one of the caves where the once crafty Batwa (who were warriors) lived and fought their neighbours, the Bantu. The cave is 3kms from the park headquarters and it takes about 4 hours.
The guide will show you how the Batwa lived and fought out of the cave. The cave is 342m in length and 14m deep and is now inhabited only by batwa
Bird Watching
Bird watching in Kisoro fast growing activity in this area. This activity is carried out along the edge of the park .A stroll along the buffalo wall towards Congo takes you through a wetland area that is rich in a variety of bird species.
Forest/Nature walks
Forest walks are carried out within the forested part of the national park.
Nature walks are done within the communities for a better cultural insight and the hospitable people.
Crater Lakes
Kisoro has a number of crater lakes, the most outstanding being the emerald-green lake Mutanda located 14kms north of Kisoro town. The lake offers the best experience of sundowners/sunset cruises. It is also ideal for canoeing, fishing and other recreational activities.
