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The Kigezi region in Western Uganda is one of the top tourist destinations in Uganda. Kigezi has so much to offer visitors with gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park in Kisoro as the top tourist attraction. Kigezi Travel Guide, through our flagship website, is an information portal showcasing major tours and activities and attractions in Western Uganda.
NATURE AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park in Kisoro is among the tours and activities and attraction in Western Uganda . Gorilla trekking permits are scheduled through the Uganda Wildlife Authority office in Kampala or by tour operators.
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden monkeys are unique primates in the Virunga massif of the Albertine graben. For tours and activities in Western Uganda, golden monkey trekking is done at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro . Mgahinga is Uganda's smallest park.
Volcano Hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Volcano Hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
In our selection of tours and activities in Kisoro district in Western Uganda , three volcanoes of Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Muhabura are open for hiking adventurers. The most levered volcano is Mount Sabyinyo, also known as the 'old man's teeth' given its rugged nature.
Bird Watching in Echuya Forest Reserve
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
Volcano Hiking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
The Kigezi region is a top birding destination in Western Uganda . Various endemic bird species including the Grauer's swamp-warbler in the Echuya forest and the Rwenzori turaco in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro. For tours and activities in Echuya forest, birding watching is the top activity.
Tree Climbing Lions at the Ishasha Sector
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
The Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated in Kanungu district (north of Kisoro) in Western Uganda . The world-famous tree-climbing lions are not to missed in your selection of tours and activities in Uganda. Consider booking your safari and visit the tree-climbing lions.
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
Nature Walks in National Parks across Kigezi
Nature walks and tours and activities in Western Uganda are organized in the Bwindi National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro , and the Echuya Forest Reserve. The nature walk is a perfect addition to a gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi National Park.
community based attractions and experiences
Canoeing at Lake Mutanda
Batwa Cultural Experience
Batwa Cultural Experience
Canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda in Kisoro district, Western Uganda is one of the top tours and activities booked through the Kigezi Travel Guide website. Canoeing at Lake Mutanda is a recommended activity during the gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park.
Batwa Cultural Experience
Batwa Cultural Experience
Batwa Cultural Experience
The Batwa believed to be the first inhabitants of the mountain gorilla region of Kigezi in Western Uganda, are an indigenous group with a unique culture. Consider booking a cultural tour in our selection of local tours and activities in Kisoro and learn about the rich cultural experience of the Batwa forest peoples.
Coffee Making Experience
Batwa Cultural Experience
Mabungo Village Cultural Tour
Nothing can beat the coffee-making experience in the communities around Lake Mutanda in Kisoro district. If you plan on visiting Bwindi National Park in Western Uganda for gorilla trekking, consider booking the coffee tour and contributing to responsible tourism efforts in the local communities. The coffee-making experience is one of the best tours and activities scheduled on the #VisitKigezi marketplace.
Mabungo Village Cultural Tour
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
Mabungo Village Cultural Tour
Experience the culture of the Bafumbira community of Kisoro district in Western Uganda by joining the Mabungo cultural tour near Kisoro town. The Mabungo culture tour is one of the local tours and activities that is possible to arrange during gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.
Gizosi Caldera Hike - Mgahinga
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
The Gisozi caldera or also known as the 'King's Hill' is among the local tours and activities at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro, Western Uganda. The Gisozi caldera is a cinder cone located at 2km from the Ntebeko gate of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
Lake Mutanda Historic Island Tour
Planning to visit Western Uganda, prepare to explore Lake Mutanda's historic island, a top choice in the tours and activities available in Kisoro. During the trip, learn about Lake Mutanda's history, farming practices, terracing, and enjoy sighting the otters and the Virunga mountains of the Albertine Rift.