Gorilla Trek Tours and Safaris, Travel Guide To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda.
Gorilla Trek Tours is ranked among the top attractions in Uganda, Bwindi offers an amazing experience for visitors to stand just meters away from the gentle giants – the mountain gorillas. Over 300 mountain Gorillas are found in this impenetrable forest of which an estimated 116 are habituated. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park's mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is gifted with over 120 mammals found here with 350 species of birds recorded, including 23 endemics. Local communities like the Batwa pygmies and Bakiga live around the forest and you can enjoy great cultural encounters after your Gorilla trekking tours. Also, Nature walks & and hiking along the trails of Buhoma or mountain biking are available for most visitors.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park hillsides which are mist-covered are sheltered by one of the ancient and very biologically varied rainforests in Uganda that dates back to more than 25,000 years, comprising of about 400 varied plant species.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve was gazetted in the year of 1942 and later in 1992 it was upgraded to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in 1994 it was recognized as a World Heritage Site in Uganda. In the local language (Lukiga), Bwindi means ‘Impenetrable.’
Bwindi is all however impenetrable; 327 km2 of tangled plant life draped over a deep fissured landscape of steep, slippery valleys & and high, draughty ridges. However, if the terrain is far from easy to manage, it’s well worth the effort. A trek through this, is among Africa’s most ancient rainforests, in search of the vulnerable mountain gorilla, ranks among one of the world’s premier wildlife encounters.
More notably, this “impenetrable forest” in addition protects a predictable 320 population of mountain gorillas – approximately half of the population in the world, among which are some habituated groups, that can be tracked by visitors. Bwindi is habitat to more than half the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas. Over 300 mountain gorillas are living here.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has 17 gorilla groups making it the best place or park where you can see the gorillas in the wild. Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Groups include the following;
Ruhija Trek: with gorilla families, Mukiza, Oruzogo, Bitukura, and Kyaguliro
Buhoma Trek: Habinyanja, Katwe, Mubare, Rushegura
Nkuringo Trek: Christmas, Nkuringo, Bushaho
Rushaga Trek: Kutu, Bikingi, Mishaya, Bushigye, Kahungye, Rwigi, Bweza, Nshongi, Mucunguzi
Gorilla devotees for Uganda tour from different corners of the world to enjoy this Ultimate Safari in Uganda – Mountain Gorilla tours / tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The word “Bwindi” means “darkness” and taking a hike in this magnificent forest will certainly unveil to you the reason why the forest was named so. You will also be in a position to fast tell why the forest is also regarded as Impenetrable. One is required to be realistically physically fit to take part in this mountain gorilla tracking / trekking adventure because it may involve climbing steep terrain.
In addition to the endangered impressive mountain gorillas, there are also 346 bird species and more than 200 butterfly species, about 324 species of trees, ten of which are only found in these areas in the whole of Uganda. This is a destination to explore. Because there are few habituated Gorillas living here (gorillas that have been trained to withstand human presence and are not likely to attack), the time offered to see them is limited.
No person ever complains after spending some time with these fascinating Mountain Gorillas in Uganda within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is among the most stunning rainforests anyone will ever come across.
This biologically varied region also offers shelter to an additional 120 mammals, among which are various primate species like baboons and chimpanzees, in addition to elephants as well as antelopes. Furthermore, there are about 350 bird species supported within this forest, among which are twenty-three Albertine Rift endemics.
Visitors are also allowed to discover the neighboring Bakiga plus Batwa Pygmy people’s cultures which they will showcase in performances plus workshops as well as on guided village walks.
Where to Stay:
The adjacent towns of Nkuringo as well as Buhoma offer a remarkable collection of luxury lodges, budget campsites, restaurants, and rustic Bandas. These include Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge, Gorilla Height Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge among others.
Best Time to Visit:
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park can be visited all year round, however the best time to visit the Park is between June and August, and then again in December through to February. These are the driest months, with the best chance of sunny skies and clear days perfect for wildlife viewing, although showers are always possible.
Access to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:
Bwindi Impenetrable forest can be accessed from Kampala through Kabale –Kanungu –Buhoma for a driving distance of 5 to 6 hours. Another route from Kampala passes through Kabale –Nkuringo with a driving of 6 to 7 hours.
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