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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Uganda)
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in south-western Uganda on the edge of the western Rift Valley, lies on the border with the DRC, adjacent to the Parc National des Virungas. It is one of the largest (331 sq. km) natural forests in East Africa and contains both montane and lowland forest. It supports a large number of plants and animals endemic to the region, but most notably half of the world's population of mountain gorillas. The more than 300 Mountain Gorillas, divided into a dozen groups, make up the largest surviving population. The other half is split between the DRC and Rwanda.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, a result of its immense antiquity and an altitude span from 1,160 to 2,607m. The forest is home to 90 mammal species, including 11 primates, of which the black-and-white colubus, with its lovely flowing white tail, is prominent. Plant life is also diverse, and the forest birding ranks among the best in Uganda, with 23 highly localised Albertine Rift endemics present.
In and around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
The primary attraction at Bwindi is mountain gorilla visits. Hiking, birding and nature walks are also possible. Game-viewing is on foot.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)
Bwindi Lodge is set on the edge of Buhoma village, near to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the far west of Uganda. It is the perfect base for visits to the national park and as a starting point for gorilla tracking.
Gorilla Forest Camp is a permanent luxury tented camp nestled in the mist-swathed rainforests of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Other regions in Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa. It is home to half of the world's population of mountain gorilla.
Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a beautiful green city on the shore of Lake Victoria
Mgahinga National Park is the smallest park in Uganda, but like Bwindi, it is home to the endangered gorilla.
This is a wonderful national park, sometimes dubbed 'the Pearl of Africa’, it is little wonder that Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world.
Example itineraries in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A recent census has revealed that the number of Mountain Gorillas is on the increase so if you have always wanted to see Mountain Gorillas in the wild then this small group tour to Bwindi National Park is a great option. This itinerary can also be incorporated into a longer tailor-made option which includes other regions of East Africa, ask us for suggestions.
Uganda is not only a very beautiful, less visited country but the people are extremely friendly too. This small group tour takes in the main sights of Uganda which include seeing Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and Kyambura Gorge, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and tracking Gorillas in Bwindi. This itinerary is a great introduction to Uganda or it can be incorporated into a longer tailor-made option, ask us for suggestions.
