The vegetation across the mountain can be described as afro-montane with bamboo composing the main vegetation. Like Muhabura and Sabyinyo, the bamboo forests on Mount Gahinga are a habitat of the endangered mountain gorilla.
The vegetation found in the mountains is characterized by afro-montane features, with bamboo being the most prevalent plant. Similar to Muhabura and Sabyinyo, the bamboo forests on Mount Gahinga provide a home for endangered mountain gorillas.