Uganda
Mgahinga (Virunga)
Mount Muhabura
The 'Guide' volcano on the Uganda–Rwanda border — a steep climb to a summit crater lake.
Country
Uganda
Region
Mgahinga (Virunga)
Best time
June–September, December–February
About Mount Muhabura
Mount Muhabura (4,127m) is the third-highest of the Virunga volcanoes and the most striking peak in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The name means 'the Guide' — its near-perfect cone once steered travellers across the region. A demanding one-day trek climbs through montane forest and Afro-alpine moorland to a small crater lake at the summit, with views over the Virunga chain and Lake Bunyonyi.
Highlights
- Summit crater lake at 4,127m
- Views across the Virunga volcanoes
- Mgahinga gorilla & golden-monkey park
- Afro-alpine moorland trek
Best time to visit
June–September, December–February
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