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    Santaviva

    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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    Santaviva is a guesthouse near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

    Why stay at Santaviva

    • 28 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    guesthouse

    Wildlife near this lodge

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

    541

    Species

    28

    Mammals

    211

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Eastern Gorilla339 sightings
    • Blue Monkey89 sightings
    • L'Hoest's Monkey77 sightings
    • Johnston's Chameleon59 sightings
    • Coarse Chameleon51 sightings
    • Variable Sunbird39 sightings
    • White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher38 sightings
    • Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater35 sightings
    • Streaky Seedeater34 sightings
    • Black-crowned Waxbill32 sightings

    Best time to stay at Santaviva

    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 Santaviva
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High22°23°23°23°23°22°23°23°23°23°22°22°
    Low14°14°14°14°14°13°13°13°13°14°14°13°
    Rain mm13812718116598312089162174259226
    Humidity82%81%82%84%81%76%71%75%82%83%85%85%

    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

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