Your #1 Local Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Welcome to Visit Bwindi Gorillas, a comprehensive guide to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Did you know that Bwindi is one the only four national parks that inhabitat the mountain gorillas? Gazetted as a national park in early 1990s, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and provides a a safe haven to a big fraction of the remaining mountain gorillas. With the need to promote conservation of the mountain gorillas, gorilla tourism was introduced in the park guided by strict regulations – tourists in groups of eight (8) are allowed to encounter a habituated family of the endangered apes in the thick forest of Bwindi in Uganda. Gorilla trekking is carried out elsewhere in Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
As the world gets increasingly digitized so does the demand by travelers to access reliable and local travel information. Visit Bwindi Gorillas meets this need by availing information on things to see and do in Bwindi, when to go, where to stay, gorilla trekking, how to acquire gorilla permits and tour activities that can compliment a gorilla tracking experience in Uganda. Edited by a local native and travel enthusiastic, this guide envisions to be a one stop center for travel advice and commentary on gorilla treks and other activities of interest in the Bwindi region.
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Getting There
Many travelers wonder about how to reach/access Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an ultimate African safari experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National park a place full of wonders can be accessed by both air and road transport, to enable you achieve your dream of visiting what CNN and other tourists have described as incredible and beautiful.
Bwindi Park Info
Bwindi impenetrable National park is one of Africa’s top destinations because it is one of the extraordinary places where the critically endangered mountain gorillas can be tracked. This Ancient Forest is located in South-western Uganda, spans at 331 square kilometers and is shared by Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro Towns. It was gazzeted in 1991 (the same year with Mgahinga National Park) and in 1994 it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its biological diversity. Learn about Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, location – directions/map, history, weather conditions and more.
Expore Bwindi
The Attractions in this Park are distributed within the four sectors of the Park that include Buhooma (Northern part), Ruhija sector (in the western side of the Park), Nkuringo and Rushaga sectors in the Southern side of the Parks.
Top Things to See
Bwindi Impenetrable National park is a home to over 120 species of wildlife including 12 species of Primates that include the renowned mountain gorillas, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Chimpanzees and Red-tailed monkeys among others. Other mammal species that call this park home include Forest Elephants forest Buffaloes, leopards, spotted hyenas and yellow-backed duikers among others. There are also 375 species of birds including 23 Albertine Rift endemic species and 14 bird species native to this park only that make this Park an important bird Area and a natural wonder worth visiting, over 202 colorful butterfly species and 400 plant species including 160 unique tree species. With the kind of interesting attractions that this National park holds, it is no doubt that it would be among the top African national parks to be visited in 2017 (according to CNN’s 2017 ranking). Get to know the must see attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest including mountain gorillas, interesting flora and fauna, etc
Things to Do
There are lots of things to do in Bwindi. Here are the top adventure activities that tourists enjoy in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Bwindi Trip Planner
Use the guide below to help you plan your visit to Bwindi. Info on gorilla trekking, when to go, gorilla permits, safaris & booking info.
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Congratulations on choosing to travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You’ve decided to Visit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park! You won’t regret it – now let’s get planning. Whether you are planning to go on a Uganda safari? Would you like to go gorilla trekking or take a nature walk, Bwindi Forest is a great place to be.
When Should you Travel for a Gorilla Tour in Bwindi?
All habituated gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are open to tourists to track at any time of the day, week, month or year. However, the most preferred time to have excellent trek with a family of mountain gorillas in the wild is during the dry season –June, July, August, September or December, January to February.
With the dry months of the year, there is minimal or completely no rains recorded and the ground remains relatively drier. This makes it easier to search for a family of habituated gorilla group in the park unlike the wet or rainy season which is characterized by heavy down pour and steep slopes tend to be slippery and the ground in most cases is muddy.
What are the Key Things to Carry for Your Gorilla Trek?
A well-planned gorilla tour requires you to have packed appropriately. The essential items to carry with you for a successful gorilla trek in Bwindi include waterproof hiking boots/shoes, a valid gorilla permit, long-sleeved shirts, a rain jacket, safari hat, long trousers, a sweater, energy giving snacks, bottled water, a tin of insect repellents, gardening gloves, first aid/medical kit, and many more.
What is the Cost of Bwindi Gorilla Permits?
Gorilla permits are essential tools on any gorilla trip and each is issued to guests at US$ 800 per person (for foreign nonresidents), US$ 700 per person under category of foreign residents, while all East African citizens of East African Community member states pay UGX300,000 per person.