At the extreme south western tip of Uganda on the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo lies Uganda’s smallest national park covering 33.7 square kilometers.The Mgahinga Gorilla National Park established in 1991 is also one of Uganda’s newest national parks. It is an integral part of the Virunga Conservation Area and is contiguous with Parc National Des Volcans in Rwanda and Parc National Des Virunga in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Read MoreRwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park
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A visit to Nyungwe Forest National Park is a must for your next trip to Rwanda, with RwandaAir now flying daily from Kigali Airport to the nearby Kamembe Airport. Alternatively the trip by a car takes approximately five hours which is a good option for those who want to visit historical sites like Nyanza and Butare along the way.
Read MoreGolden Monkey Surveying the Area
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Many primate families in the park are comfortable with close human presence. I was thrilled to get within twelve feet of this beautiful golden when it descended from the trees to search for tender bamboo shoots
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