Mutanda Eco-Community Center - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mutanda Eco-Community Center is a camp near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Location
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda, East Africa
Type
eco_lodge
Coordinates
-1.256255, 29.682370
Price range
luxury
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.mcdou.org/mutandaecocommunitycentre
Activities
Village Visit, Spa, Gorilla Trekking
Amenities
Spa, Bar, Library

PlnrScore: 41/100

Sustainability

ecotourism; eco tourism

Community

community-owned; community development; school; education; health; locally sourced

Wildlife Near This Lodge

565 species observed within 20 km, 27 mammals, 212 birds.

  • Eastern Gorilla (Mammalia, 390 observations)
  • L'Hoest's Monkey (Mammalia, 91 observations)
  • Blue Monkey (Mammalia, 83 observations)
  • Johnston's Chameleon (Reptilia, 68 observations)
  • Coarse Chameleon (Reptilia, 46 observations)
  • White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher (Aves, 35 observations)
  • Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater (Aves, 33 observations)
  • Streaky Seedeater (Aves, 32 observations)
  • Bronze Sunbird (Aves, 31 observations)
  • Pied Kingfisher (Aves, 29 observations)

Best Time to Visit Mutanda Eco-Community Center

The best months to visit Mutanda Eco-Community Center are January, February, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 13.41°C, rainfall 116.2mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 77.9%
  • February: Good, temperature 13.92°C, rainfall 120.6mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 76.3%
  • March: Poor, temperature 13.67°C, rainfall 165.1mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 78.9%
  • April: Good, temperature 13.29°C, rainfall 145mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 84%
  • May: Good, temperature 13.35°C, rainfall 85.6mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 82%
  • June: Good, temperature 12.87°C, rainfall 25.5mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 73%
  • July: Good, temperature 13.25°C, rainfall 20.8mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 64.7%
  • August: Good, temperature 13.74°C, rainfall 55.8mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 67.8%
  • September: Good, temperature 13.41°C, rainfall 142.6mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 76.7%
  • October: Poor, temperature 13.52°C, rainfall 171.4mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 78.2%
  • November: Poor, temperature 12.98°C, rainfall 194mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 82.8%
  • December: Poor, temperature 13.07°C, rainfall 192.2mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 81.8%

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Parks in Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

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