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    Mutanda Island Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

    PlnrScore 34
    Best time
    Jun, Jul
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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    Mutanda Island Lodge is a camp near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

    Why stay at Mutanda Island Lodge

    • 27 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    camp

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    576

    Species

    27

    Mammals

    213

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Eastern Gorilla420 sightings
    • L'Hoest's Monkey97 sightings
    • Blue Monkey80 sightings
    • Johnston's Chameleon75 sightings
    • Coarse Chameleon38 sightings
    • Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater33 sightings
    • Bronze Sunbird31 sightings
    • White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher30 sightings
    • Pied Kingfisher29 sightings
    • Streaky Seedeater29 sightings

    Best time to stay at Mutanda Island Lodge

    Best months:
    June
    July
    Jan
    Good13°C116mm
    Feb
    Good14°C121mm
    Mar
    Fair14°C165mm
    Apr
    Good13°C145mm
    May
    Good13°C86mm
    Jun
    Great13°C26mm
    Jul
    Great13°C21mm
    Aug
    Good14°C56mm
    Sep
    Good13°C143mm
    Oct
    Fair14°C171mm
    Nov
    Fair13°C194mm
    Dec
    Fair13°C192mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Mutanda Island Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High22°23°24°23°23°23°24°24°23°23°22°22°
    Low15°15°15°15°15°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
    Rain mm1351262001751014341122208248285270
    Humidity78%76%78%81%78%70%64%73%81%82%84%83%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Kisoro Airport (KXO)

    12 km from the park

    International airport

    Goma International Airport (GOM)

    57 km from the park

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    Data updated August 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo