Mgahinga Forest
Mgahinga Forest is a forest in Kisoro District, Western Uganda and has an elevation of 2,880 metres. Mgahinga Forest is situated near the locality Bwambuba, as well as near Kirimbi.Places of Interest
Highlights: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Gahinga Volcano.
Gahinga Volcano
Volcano
Mount Gahinga is a dormant/extinct volcano in the Virunga Mountains on the Rwanda-Uganda border.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bunagana.
Mgahinga Forest
- Type: Forest
- Also known as: “Mgahinga Forest and Game Reserve”
- Location: Kisoro District, Western Uganda, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.38333° or 1° 23′ south
Longitude
29.63333° or 29° 38′ east
Elevation
2,880 metres (9,449 feet)
Open location code
6GCFJJ8M+M8
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Bwambuba and Kirimbi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Mufumbiro Mountains and Sinabyaye.
Western Uganda: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
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