Activities to add on gorilla tracking 

The Bwindi-Mgahinga region of southwestern Uganda has so much to offer in addition to gorilla tracking. Activities to do to complement gorilla tracking include; nature trails, village tours, coffee making experience, canoeing at lake mutanda and hiking the Kisoro viewpoint where you see the vast land scape of the Kigezi region especially the Virunga ranges, Lake Mutanda, Echuya forest and the Uganda boarder with Congo and Rwanda. The tours start in Kisoro town and takes you to the nearby Lake Mutanda! 

The activities are described in detail below:

1- Nature Trails: See local nature get an understanding of the land use in the Bwindi Mgahinga area.  Walk through the farming landscape, see the Lake Mutanda swamp and possibly catch sight of a python! 

2- Lake Mutanda Peninsula, Local Agriculture and Village Tour: Our most popular hike provides you an overview of local agricultural practices, and up to an elevated peninsula that offers panoramic views of the lake and of the Virunga Volcanoes. Finish the tour by learning about local culture at a lakeside village. 

3- Kisoro view point hike: Head up onto the hilltops to get an unparalleled view of the lake and surrounding mountains and scenery.  The walk leads you through farmland, villages and some wildlife areas to give you a variety of experiences