Five Days Hiking Mount Sabiny

Safari summary

Mgahinga National park is a combination of encountering mountain Gorillas “Silver backs”, Golden monkeys (silver meets Gold) and hiking Mountain Sabinyo an extinct volcano found within the Virunga ranges. Mount Sabinyo is separated from its closest neighbor Muhabura by a crater lake which is 20 meters in Diameter. In the local language, Sabinyo means “Old man’s tooth”. This is because its jagged summit looks like worn out teeth when compared to more leveled summits of neighboring mountains.
Mount Sabinyo is 12,037 feet high with a summit that acts as a boundary/border for three countries – Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mountain slopes are home to the endangered mountain gorillas and other animals like elephants, buffaloes and various forest antelopes. Mount Sabinyo offers one of the most challenging hikes among the Virunga Ranges of mountains. It has rugged slopes and craters on the sides which have created many ridges.
The beauty about climbing to the summit of Mount Sabinyo is that you get to be in three countries (Uganda, Rwanda and Congo) at the same time while having some of the best views you will ever have – weather permitting. From the summit you can see the beautiful Lake Kivu in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also see Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda, the Rwenzori ranges of mountains in Uganda, over six mountains of the Virunga region and countless other features. Patches of human settlements can also be seen amidst beautiful green plantations and forests
Gorilla trekking is arguably the most popular activity in Mgahinga National Park. There is only one habituated gorilla family in Mgahinga, but one of the most interesting. The group has arguably more silver backs than any in Uganda and beyond. Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga is also interesting because it offers more piracy considering that it is not as crowded with tourists as you climb up the mountain, you can be lucky enough to spot some of Africa’s famous mammals like buffaloes, elephants and antelopes. A more complete wildlife encounter can be arranged after the hike at the national park where you can also spot leopards, forest hogs, and smaller primates like baboons, Vervet and Colobus monkeys.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Mgahinga

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hiking | trekking
• Primate trekking

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas