Top Things to do & see around Kisoro
Top Things to do & see around Kisoro
Top Things to do & see around Kisoro, Situated in the Southwestern side of Uganda, Kisoro as a district is a remarkable travel destination when it comes to tourism into the pearl of Africa. Encompassed with green rolling hills and sceneries, Kisoro is a hidden masterpiece that every traveler should know about and fancy on his/her safari in Uganda.
Kisoro is around a 9 – 10 hours drive from Entebbe International Airport/Kampala and this also provides you best of your pre-gorilla tracking experience making it more fun and exciting with numerous stopovers along the way and lunch stops will offer you an added opportunity to meet and interact with Ugandan locals and the experience makes you feel like part of them. Top Things to do & see around Kisoro
Stop at the Uganda equator. The line for photographs and enjoy the awesome views of Ankole planes and farms.
Golden monkeys
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park houses roughly 500 endangered golden monkeys, making it the prime destination for golden monkey tracking in Uganda. It’s noteworthy that a permit for golden monkey trekking, issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, is priced at a relatively affordable USD 100. This stands in contrast to the cost of a mountain gorilla permit. Therefore, Mgahinga stands out as the ideal spot for experiencing the thrill of golden monkey trekking.
Mountain gorillas
Trekked in the rain forest of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, mountain gorillas are a leading tourist attraction in the Kisoro district. Unquestionably, over 60% of tourists going to Kisoro do gorilla tracking to have a one-on-one with the Nyakagyezi habituated gorilla family, which is the only gorilla family group in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Top Things to do & see around Kisoro
In October 2019, Mgahinga forest was blessed to receive the Hirwa gorilla family that had migrated from Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda though it later went back to volcanoes, and as of now, it is only one gorilla family and the avails only 8 gorilla permits every day. A single-person trek gorilla permit in Mgahinga is USD 700 for both foreign residents and foreign residents and foreign non-residents and UGX 250,000 for East African residents.
Echuya forest
Situated along the way to and from Kisoro district, the Echuya forest is a wonder in the area.
The forest has around 150 bird species, 12 of which are endemic to this region, 20 species of mammals, 23 months, and 53 butterflies among others. It is believed that this area was a permanent settlement for the Batwa people who were later transferred from the forest in the 1990s to improve, maintain, and promote forest conservation. Top Things to do & see around Kisoro
Cave exploration
Kisoro boasts several natural caves, including Garama cave, Ruhenju, and Mwambike, among others. Initially, these caves served as hiding places for the Batwa people from their adversaries. Garama cave, in particular, was the residence of the Batwa king. Local guides used torches to lead them through the caves, and it’s important to note that wearing gumboots is necessary to navigate the muddy interiors.
Church hill viewpoint
Try as much as you can to visit the church hill viewpoint at Kanaaba Hill in Echuya roughly 7 kilometers from Kisoro district. This strategic location of church hills viewpoint at the lakes of Kayumba and Chahati, lake Bulera, KKigezi hills, Lake Gihondo, Echuya forest, and the Kigezi hills, and the mighty Virunga volcanoes in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC.
Come to the point where the famous Winston church hill declared Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa”, and the temperature at church hills viewpoint is 360 degrees turning a clear day.
Lake Mutanda
A boat cruise on the calm waters of Lake Mutanda is a must for every traveler to the Kisoro district. This 26 sq km and 60-5 meter deep lake are among the four lakes. Lake Mutanda has 22 islands each of which is unique in its way and worth exploring. A cruise to Winner’s Beach Mutanda offers you a fresh feeling of the natural beauty with less or no crowds, unlike the beaches of Entebbe. For birds, the shore of Lake Mutanda is home to many bird species and some small mammals that feed on fish.
Virunga volcanoes
For a more adventurous experience, consider exploring the Virunga volcanoes in the Kisoro district. This region is home to three exceptional volcanoes: Gahinga, Sabinyo, and Muhabura, all nestled within the confines of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Additionally, Sabyinyo Gorge and the Caldera Walk offer a truly relaxing and unforgettable lifetime experience.
In addition, Kisoro stands as one of Uganda’s hidden treasures, boasting a multitude of attractions and activities that can be savored in a short period. If you’re eager to uncover these hidden gems, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Safari Vacations and Travel Services. They can help you book an unforgettable safari to the Kisoro district, ensuring you have the opportunity to discover its unique treasures.
Furthermore, If you have enough time, you can also visit other places in tracking, Queen Elizabeth and other national parks, other tourist sites for wildlife safaris, and boat excursions.
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