A guide to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, how to get there, attractions, tour operators,gorilla trekking, hotels and updates.

Bwindi forest can be accessed from Queen Elizabeth National Park to the northern just 2 to 3 hours drive, from Kampala through Mbarara about 6 to 8 hours drive or from Kabale town to the southern just 1 to 2 hours.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has 17 gorilla group making it the best place or park where you can see the gorillas in the wild. Bwindi tours gives you access to 90 mammal species, 11 primates including the black and white colobus monkey.

A marginalized group of people living just outside the Bwindi forest and trails is a sight that everyone should witness on their own. The Batwa also known as Twa people are pygmies referred to as the forest keepers due to the many years that they lived in the forest with animals.

Information on where to stay in Bwindi before and after gorilla trekking in Uganda. The list below is for budget, mid range and luxury options. Where to Stay in Buhoma Area. Buhoma Community Rest Camp. Tel: +256 312 100060 Mobile: +256 772 384965 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.buhomacommunity.com. Sanctuary Gorilla ...

When deciding between Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, consider factors like permit availability, difficulty level, scenery preferences, and other activities nearby. Bwindi has more permits but thicker jungle hiking; Mgahinga has tougher terrain but less gorilla families available to see.

Gorilla Safari Package – 3 days Bwindi. Day One: depart from Kampala early in the morning for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to enjoy gorilla trekking in Uganda. Have Lunch on the way and enjoy the scenic drive and you have the right to stop the vehicle at which ever point to take pictures.

Nature walks are excellent and well organized in Bwindi with excellent trails. Reaching Bwindi from Kampala or Kigali by road takes a shorter distance than to Mgahinga. Bwindi’s location near Queen Elizabeth national parks allows primate lovers go for a full African Safari.

Ruhija region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – habitat of the Bitukura Gorilla group and Oruzogo gorilla family. Bitukura Gorilla Family; Group size: fourteen (14) individuals with four (4) silverbacks. Location: Ruhija

A 3 days Bwindi gorilla tour should be enough to cover gorilla trekking in Uganda. A number of accommodation facilities in the areas where the gorillas are found as well will offer discounts in these months.