Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Gorilla Trekking in the Mist

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, is one of Africa’s most biologically diverse rainforests. It is internationally renowned for being home to nearly half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas. Bwindi is a rugged, mountainous terrain covered by dense montane and lowland rainforest. The word “Impenetrable” reflects the forest’s thick vegetation and tangled undergrowth.

The park has a tropical climate, with high humidity and frequent rainfall, especially from March to May and September to November. Bwindi is a rugged, mountainous terrain covered by dense montane and lowland rainforest. The word “Impenetrable” reflects the forest’s thick vegetation and tangled undergrowth.

Safari activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Though gorilla trekking is the main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, there are other activities which one can participate in while on a safari. Some of the activities include; biking/ cycling, Gorilla Habituation Experience, Batwa Cultural encounter

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Among the four national parks where mountain gorillas are sighted, Bwindi Impenetrable National park is one of them with more than 18 habituated Gorilla groups that are open for tourism purposes like tracking. For one to take part in this activity, he or she must have a valid  gorilla permit which is a cost of US $800. The Permits are obtained through contacting an authentic Tour Operator to book these on your behalf.

Nature Walks and Hiking

Several well-maintained trails offer opportunities for hiking, forest walks, and scenic views of waterfalls and mountain ridges. The Munyaga River Trail, Ivy River Trail, and Rushura Hill Trail are popular among nature lovers.

Birdwatching

Bwindi is one of Africa’s top birding destinations, particularly in areas like Buhoma and Ruhija. Specialized tours are available for avid birders seeking Albertine Rift endemics.

Cultural Encounters

Visitors can engage in Batwa cultural experiences, including traditional dances, storytelling, and learning about herbal medicine and hunting techniques.

When to go?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be viisted anytime around the year although the best time to visit Bwindi is during the short rain dry season in the months of June to August and December to February. During this time the trails are navigable and wathcing the Gorillas is quite less challenging as you take many photos.

How to access Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

Bwindi Impenetrable National park is easily accessed from Entebbe requiring you to transfer for a period of 7 to 8 hours by road from the Airport. You shall shall follow west wards via Mbarara till you reach the Park.

You can also use Air Transport and fly from Entebbe or the Kajjansi Airstrip to Savannah Airstrip of the Kihihi Airstrip where a driver guide picks you from to transfer you to trek and watch the rare species of Mountain Gorillas.