Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park: generally lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Furthermore, its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests. These dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 400 mountain gorillas– roughly half of the world’s population. These include several habituated groups, which can be tracked.
This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species. These include baboons, chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. Additionally, there are around 350 bird species hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Opportunities abound to discover the local Bakiga and Batwa pygmy cultures through performances, workshops and village walks.
What to do in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking
This is one of the most visited National Parks in the country. Above all, it is known as the home of mountain gorillas. While here, you will take on a hike in the rough terrain in search of these gorillas in the wild. However, you spend one hour with the gorillas learning their habits and taking photographs.
Bird watching
The park offers some of the best montane-forest (mountain-forest) bird watching in Africa. There are an estimated of over 350 bird species, with 14 not recorded anywhere else in Uganda and migratory birds are present from November to April. Note that, here birding is most done at Buhoma visitor centre on many trails near the River Munyaga, the birding sites at the Neck and Ruhija. Here, birds are very many and easy to spot; many species connecting in assorted feeding flocks that are all through the day.
Batwa Cultural Experience
The park offers exciting cultural tours during which you will visit and spend some time with the Batwa pygmies. While on this cultural tour, you will have a cultural walk led by the local guides to see their community setting, learn about their cultural norms and practices as well as visit a number of their projects they are running locally. You will also have a tour of the traditional beer brewery, participate in the traditional dancing, singing and drama as well as visit the traditional healers.
Nature walks
While here, you can also opt to go on nature walks as you explore the various trails within the forest. During these, you will encounter a number of butterflies, small mammals and a number of different primates. The commonly explored trails include; The Munyanga River Trail, Rushurra Trail as well as Muzabajirro Trail.
Accommodation
The park has generally got a lot of lodges, camps & hotels for accommodation. These range from luxury, budget as well as mid-range. However, these are available both inside and outside the park. You can book your accommodation through our company and early bookings are advised.
Luxury
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
- Mahogany springs lodge
- Rushaga gorilla camp
Mid-range
- Volcanoes Bwindi lodge
- Gorilla Closeup Lodge
- Bwindi cultural centre
Budget
- Nshongi forest camp
- Ruhija community rest camp
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