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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Known as the Ultimate Gorilla Experience, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for Gorilla Tracking as it harbours Mountain Gorillas in the forest. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in South Western Uganda in Kisoro district and is home to an estimated 459 Mountain Gorillas thereby considered to be a home to over 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorillas.

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    It covers an area of 321km2 Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys, Bwindi is the source of the five major rivers which flow into Lake Edward. It lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley.

    Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests.The main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Gorilla Tracking. However, the forest contains 400 species of plants, 120 mammal species, 200 butterfly species, and over 350 bird species. It’s also home to many different reptiles.Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park started in April, 1993 when the Mubare Gorilla Group in the Buhoma sector was available for tracking.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Known as the Ultimate Gorilla Experience, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for Gorilla Tracking as it harbours Mountain Gorillas in the forest. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in South Western Uganda in Kisoro district and is home to an estimated 459 Mountain Gorillas thereby considered to be a home to over 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorillas.

  • Read More
    It covers an area of 321km2 Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys, Bwindi is the source of the five major rivers which flow into Lake Edward. It lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley.

    Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests.The main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Gorilla Tracking. However, the forest contains 400 species of plants, 120 mammal species, 200 butterfly species, and over 350 bird species. It’s also home to many different reptiles.Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park started in April, 1993 when the Mubare Gorilla Group in the Buhoma sector was available for tracking.

Flora And Fauna

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorillas. The estimated number of gorillas in Uganda is 459 which harbour in the Bwindi impenetrable Forest. Gorilla tracking is the main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Gorillas are intelligent, majestic, gentle giants that share over 98% of their DNA with humans.

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    All the habituated gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are known individually by the rangers and are given names for each identification. Male Gorillas can weigh more than 190kgs and are very strong animals that have the capacity to carry items of up to more than 350kgs. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to 120 mammal species such as the Forest Elephants, Clawless Otter, Giant Forest Hog, Yellow Backed Duiker, Side Striped Jackal, among others. It’s also home to other primates like the Baboons, L’Hoest monkeys, Black and White Colobus monkeys.

    It also harbours 200 butterfly species and over 350 bird species such as the Black Bee Eater, Regal Sunbird, Black Billed Turaco, Doherty’s Bushshrike, Tit Hylia, Blue headed Sunbird, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Brown Capped Weaver, Red Fronted Ant pecker, Rwenzori Bantis, Collared Apalis, Chestnut Throated Apalis, Mountain Yellow, Warbler, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, African Green BroadBill, Kivu Ground Thrush among others.

Flora And Fauna

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over 50% of the world’s Mountain Gorillas. The estimated number of gorillas in Uganda is 459 which harbour in the Bwindi impenetrable Forest. Gorilla tracking is the main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Gorillas are intelligent, majestic, gentle giants that share over 98% of their DNA with humans.

  • Read More
    All the habituated gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are known individually by the rangers and are given names for each identification. Male Gorillas can weigh more than 190kgs and are very strong animals that have the capacity to carry items of up to more than 350kgs. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to 120 mammal species such as the Forest Elephants, Clawless Otter, Giant Forest Hog, Yellow Backed Duiker, Side Striped Jackal, among others. It’s also home to other primates like the Baboons, L’Hoest monkeys, Black and White Colobus monkeys.

    It also harbours 200 butterfly species and over 350 bird species such as the Black Bee Eater, Regal Sunbird, Black Billed Turaco, Doherty’s Bushshrike, Tit Hylia, Blue headed Sunbird, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Brown Capped Weaver, Red Fronted Ant pecker, Rwenzori Bantis, Collared Apalis, Chestnut Throated Apalis, Mountain Yellow, Warbler, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, African Green BroadBill, Kivu Ground Thrush among others.

Things To Do While In The Park

  • Gorilla Tracking
    This is the main activity that is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s the most looked out for activity in Bwindi where tourists track mountain gorillas and when a Gorilla Group has been identified, they spend one hour with them with a distance of 8 metres.
  • Gorilla Habituation
    This activity is basically done by Primates enthusiasts and researchers who want to spend more time with the Mountain Gorillas. Here they spend 4 hours with them together with the researchers and guides as they try to make a gorilla group get used to human beings.
  • Birding
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over 350 bird species thereby being a haven to the bird lovers. Examples of bird species found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include the Black Bee Eater, Regal Sunbird, Black Billed Turaco, Doherty’s Bushshrike, Tit Hylia, Blue headed Sunbird, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Brown Capped Weaver, Red Fronted Ant pecker, Rwenzori Bantis, Collared Apalis, Chestnut Throated Apalis, Mountain Yellow, Warbler, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, African Green BroadBill, Kivu Ground Thrush among others.
  • Nature Walks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has many trails that are for hiking and range from 3 to 6 hours or full day depending on one’s strength and speed. Below are some of the popular hiking trails in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; ● Kashasha River Trail. It’s a 4 to 5 hour hike for Travellers exploring the Park through steep inclines of the Buhoma- Nkuringo route which is 600 metres high. The hike can start from either Buhoma or Nkuringo. The trail will have Travellers passing through a junction on two rivers. The trail is inside the Park and you will have an opportunity to sight many bird and plant species ● MuBwindi Swamp Trail. The Mubwindi Swamp Trail is a 4 to 5 hours stunning trail that moves through the jungles and slopes of the rainforest. The trail often takes travellers encountering forest elephants, chimpanzees, bush pigs, bushbucks who live in the area of the forest. Birders are highly advised to opt for this trail as many bird species can be sighted while on this trail. This trail is located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. ● Munyanja WaterFall Trail. The Munyanja Waterfall Trail starts from Buhoma and goes till Nkuringo along the Ivy river. Travellers get to see three clear waterfalls that are about 33 meters high. Travellers can be able to sight a number of animals and birds. This trail is of moderate status and is most recommended for travelers with limited time in the park. ● The Ivy River Trail. The Ivy River Trail is a 14km hike that takes up the whole day and this trail has breathtaking views and scenic view points with travellers getting an opportunity to sight different animals, butterflies, birds with the local people as they go about their day to day life. This trail can start from Nkuringo or from Buhoma. ● The Habinyanja Trail. This 4 to 6 hours trail has Travellers passing through the Munyanja River on a steep slope of Habigorogoro and Riyoyi Ridges that overlook the Buhoma river. While ascending the Habinyanja trail, Travellers get to sight a number of bird species at the Habinyanja swamp making it a perfect trail for the birders.
  • Batwa Experience
    The Batwa Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is where travellers will learn about the past and present lifestyle of the Batwa people. They teach you how they used to hunt their food, how to make fire and crafts amongst other things.

Things To Do While In The Park

  • Gorilla Tracking
    This is the main activity that is done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s the most looked out for activity in Bwindi where tourists track mountain gorillas and when a Gorilla Group has been identified, they spend one hour with them with a distance of 8 metres.
  • Gorilla Habituation
    This activity is basically done by Primates enthusiasts and researchers who want to spend more time with the Mountain Gorillas. Here they spend 4 hours with them together with the researchers and guides as they try to make a gorilla group get used to human beings.
  • Birding
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over 350 bird species thereby being a haven to the bird lovers. Examples of bird species found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include the Black Bee Eater, Regal Sunbird, Black Billed Turaco, Doherty’s Bushshrike, Tit Hylia, Blue headed Sunbird, Purple Breasted Sunbird, Strange Weaver, Brown Capped Weaver, Red Fronted Ant pecker, Rwenzori Bantis, Collared Apalis, Chestnut Throated Apalis, Mountain Yellow, Warbler, Dwarf Honeyguide, African Green Broadbill, African Green BroadBill, Kivu Ground Thrush among others.
  • Nature Walks
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has many trails that are for hiking and range from 3 to 6 hours or full day depending on one’s strength and speed. Below are some of the popular hiking trails in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; ● Kashasha River Trail. It’s a 4 to 5 hour hike for Travellers exploring the Park through steep inclines of the Buhoma- Nkuringo route which is 600 metres high. The hike can start from either Buhoma or Nkuringo. The trail will have Travellers passing through a junction on two rivers. The trail is inside the Park and you will have an opportunity to sight many bird and plant species ● MuBwindi Swamp Trail. The Mubwindi Swamp Trail is a 4 to 5 hours stunning trail that moves through the jungles and slopes of the rainforest. The trail often takes travellers encountering forest elephants, chimpanzees, bush pigs, bushbucks who live in the area of the forest. Birders are highly advised to opt for this trail as many bird species can be sighted while on this trail. This trail is located in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. ● Munyanja WaterFall Trail. The Munyanja Waterfall Trail starts from Buhoma and goes till Nkuringo along the Ivy river. Travellers get to see three clear waterfalls that are about 33 meters high. Travellers can be able to sight a number of animals and birds. This trail is of moderate status and is most recommended for travelers with limited time in the park. ● The Ivy River Trail. The Ivy River Trail is a 14km hike that takes up the whole day and this trail has breathtaking views and scenic view points with travellers getting an opportunity to sight different animals, butterflies, birds with the local people as they go about their day to day life. This trail can start from Nkuringo or from Buhoma. ● The Habinyanja Trail. This 4 to 6 hours trail has Travellers passing through the Munyanja River on a steep slope of Habigorogoro and Riyoyi Ridges that overlook the Buhoma river. While ascending the Habinyanja trail, Travellers get to sight a number of bird species at the Habinyanja swamp making it a perfect trail for the birders.
  • Batwa Experience
    The Batwa Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is where travellers will learn about the past and present lifestyle of the Batwa people. They teach you how they used to hunt their food, how to make fire and crafts amongst other things.

Where to stay

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a wide range of Accommodation options ranging from luxury( high end) to mid range to budget lodges to make sure every traveller is catered for. Examples of the lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge,Bwindi Lodge,Gorilla Heights Lodge,Four Gorillas Lodge,Bakiga Lodge,Mahogany Springs Lodge,Gorilla Safari Lodge,Buhoma Community Rest Camp,Ride 4 A Woman Lodge,BroadBill Forest Camp Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,Buhoma Gorilla Camp,Silverback Lodge,Sanctuary Retreats,Trackers Safari Lodge,Bwindi Forest Lodge,Gorilla Valley Lodge,Gorilla Mist Camp.
  • Best time to see mountain gorillas
    Mountain gorillas can be seen year-round, therefore the best time for trekking is ultimately up to you. The dry seasons, from mid-December to February and from June to September, are considered the most comfortable times for trekking and the trails are in better condition. However, there are some advantages of trekking in the wet seasons (March to May and October to December). During these months, gorillas tend to stick to the lower slopes as food is plentiful and temperatures are milder, therefore trekking times can be much shorter.

Where to stay

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a wide range of Accommodation options ranging from luxury( high end) to mid range to budget lodges to make sure every traveller is catered for. Examples of the lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include; Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge,Bwindi Lodge,Gorilla Heights Lodge,Four Gorillas Lodge,Bakiga Lodge,Mahogany Springs Lodge,Gorilla Safari Lodge,Buhoma Community Rest Camp,Ride 4 A Woman Lodge,BroadBill Forest Camp Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge,Buhoma Gorilla Camp,Silverback Lodge,Sanctuary Retreats,Trackers Safari Lodge,Bwindi Forest Lodge,Gorilla Valley Lodge,Gorilla Mist Camp.
  • Best time to see mountain gorillas
    Mountain gorillas can be seen year-round, therefore the best time for trekking is ultimately up to you. The dry seasons, from mid-December to February and from June to September, are considered the most comfortable times for trekking and the trails are in better condition. However, there are some advantages of trekking in the wet seasons (March to May and October to December). During these months, gorillas tend to stick to the lower slopes as food is plentiful and temperatures are milder, therefore trekking times can be much shorter.

How To Get To The Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world thus very frequently visited by travellers from all around the world. The park can be accessed by air for the luxury travellers who don’t want to spend a lot of time on the road and by road for the travellers that want to appreciate the scenic attractions on the long drive.

  • By Road
    Bwindi Forest can be accessed using different routes depending on where on where you are coming from and where you are planning to have your Gorilla trekking activity. ● Kampala to Kabale to Kanungu to Buhoma. The drive from Kampala to Kabale lasts 8 hours where you will connect through Kanungu to Buhoma for about 5-6 hours. ● Kampala to Ntungamo to Rukungiri to Kihihi to Buhoma: This route is the easiest, direct and most convenient route is from Kampala direct to the tarmac road Rukungiri and has about 390km to Buhoma. ● Kampala to Kabale to Ruhija to Buhoma: After the 8 hours drive from Kampala, this route covers an area of about 95 km 2 on the murram road lasting about 3-4 hours. ● Kampala to Kabale to Nkuringo: This route covers a distance of about 105 km from Kabale town lasting about 4 hours to get to the mountainous murram road and another 120 km lasting about 4 hours to Nkuringo. ● From Queen Elizabeth National Park (Mweya) to Ishasha to Kihihi to Buhoma: This route covers an area of about 160 km from Mweya and another 64 km from Ishasha to Buhoma through Kihihi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park attracts more travellers to Uganda than any other park in Uganda as visitors search for the famous mountain gorillas that inhabit the biodiversity of this beautiful forest. While in Bwindi they are variety of activities to explore that will supplemented on to your gorilla trekking activity to make you safari more memorable.
  • By Air
    Some travelers prefer to fly because they have less travel days, a scheduled flight can be booked with Aerolink from Entebbe International Airport or from Kampala at Kajjansi airfield to the airstrips in Kisoro if you are tracking the southern sector or Kihiihi and Kayonza for travellers tracking for the northern area.

How To Get To The Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world thus very frequently visited by travellers from all around the world. The park can be accessed by air for the luxury travellers who don’t want to spend a lot of time on the road and by road for the travellers that want to appreciate the scenic attractions on the long drive.

  • By Road
    Bwindi Forest can be accessed using different routes depending on where on where you are coming from and where you are planning to have your Gorilla trekking activity. ● Kampala to Kabale to Kanungu to Buhoma. The drive from Kampala to Kabale lasts 8 hours where you will connect through Kanungu to Buhoma for about 5-6 hours. ● Kampala to Ntungamo to Rukungiri to Kihihi to Buhoma: This route is the easiest, direct and most convenient route is from Kampala direct to the tarmac road Rukungiri and has about 390km to Buhoma. ● Kampala to Kabale to Ruhija to Buhoma: After the 8 hours drive from Kampala, this route covers an area of about 95 km 2 on the murram road lasting about 3-4 hours. ● Kampala to Kabale to Nkuringo: This route covers a distance of about 105 km from Kabale town lasting about 4 hours to get to the mountainous murram road and another 120 km lasting about 4 hours to Nkuringo. ● From Queen Elizabeth National Park (Mweya) to Ishasha to Kihihi to Buhoma: This route covers an area of about 160 km from Mweya and another 64 km from Ishasha to Buhoma through Kihihi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park attracts more travellers to Uganda than any other park in Uganda as visitors search for the famous mountain gorillas that inhabit the biodiversity of this beautiful forest. While in Bwindi they are variety of activities to explore that will supplemented on to your gorilla trekking activity to make you safari more memorable.
  • By Air
    Some travelers prefer to fly because they have less travel days, a scheduled flight can be booked with Aerolink from Entebbe International Airport or from Kampala at Kajjansi airfield to the airstrips in Kisoro if you are tracking the southern sector or Kihiihi and Kayonza for travellers tracking for the northern area.

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