The smallest national park in Uganda can be found draped over the wild ridges of the Virunga in the south-western edge of the country. It forms just one part of a vast conservation area that spreads across into neighboring Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the preservation of habitats for rare mountain gorillas right at their heart. 

Safaris in the dense jungles and rainforests here aren't like in the savannahs of East Africa. You will trample wild trails and conquer steep slopes of volcanos like Muhabura as you delve into the realm of the primates. The prize is often a glimpse of the endangered mountain gorilla, which tends to lurk in the deepest and most impenetrable parts of the reserve. Other possible sightings include the elegant golden monkey and a whole kaleidoscope of tropical birds. 

Hikers can also lace up the boots and get a Mgahinga Gorilla National Park tour guide on popular treks such as the cloud-gathering summit of the Sabyinyo Volcano, going past caves and waterfalls and dense thickets of woods along the way.