Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, What other parks can say they have half of the world’s gorillas? Hey there, and welcome to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park! Over 600 mountain gorillas live in its lush jungles, which means you can go trekking and learn a lot. A safari in Africa is an event that you should not miss.

This beautiful reserve is actually an old forest that is 25,000 years old. It is one of the few places in Africa that escaped the last ice age. The park’s long history and deep forest roots have made it home to a huge variety of animals and beautiful orchid, plant, and flower displays. The walks here are covered in lots of plants and are home to over 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, and 220 species of butterflies. You can see chimps, monkeys, baboons, and even antelopes, as well as the beautiful gorillas.

There are 36 families of mountain gorillas in Bwindi, and 19 of them are habituated, which means they are used to people coming in to watch them. If you have a skilled guide, you will have a great chance of finding a gorilla family.

Aside from the thrill of seeing gorillas, Bwindi also has beautiful places to walk through lush jungles. You’ll see beautiful waterfalls, views of the Rift Valley, lots of monkeys, and bouquets of orchids on these 3- to 4-hour guided trips.

Birdwatchers and people who love plants will also love Bwindi. There is a colorful sense of magic in the more than 1,000 blooming species.

The community walks through the nearby towns are not to be missed. This is your chance to learn about the way of life of the Bakiga and Batwa (Pygmy) people who live in farms near forests.

About the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest includes this park. The forest covers 321 square kilometers (123 square miles) and is between 1,160 meters (3,805 feet) and 2,607 meters (8,553 feet) above sea level.

Climate: It feels like a warm place to be here, and the temperatures range from 15°C (59° F) to 27°C (80° F).

Bwindi is in the southwest of Uganda, right on the edge of the Albertine Rift.

When to Go: You can visit the park whenever you want because it’s open all year. But the best times to go are between June and August and December and February, when it doesn’t rain as much. But keep in mind that it rains a lot here, so bring clothes that will keep you dry.

How to Get There:

You can take the road and book a trip with African Safari Kenya from Kampala.

Air: You can fly to three airfields near the park from Entebbe or Kampala.

How to spend your time and see gorillas! You’ll never forget the thrill of meeting mountain gorillas for the first time. Keep in mind, though, that the paths through the trees to get to these strange animals can be steep and sometimes slippery. You might have to hike for hours to get there, so you might want to pay about $15 US to have a porter take your daypack.

There are several parts of this trail where you can look for gorillas.

Buhoma: Three groups of gorillas can be found in the northwest corner of the park. This is the first part of the park where gorilla trekking started, so there is a lot of tourist equipment here. A lot of people also like it because the gorillas are easy to get to—sometimes in less than an hour.

Ruhija: There are three more groups of gorillas in the northeast part of the park. You can also choose from a number of places to stay.

Nkuringo: There is only one family of gorillas here, but there are a lot of them. In the southern part of the park, this is a difficult trail.

Forest Walks: The Uganda Wildlife Authority leads these half-day walks, which cost around $30 US. Just like its name suggests, the Waterfall Trail takes you through a lush forest to three beautiful waterfalls. Virunga mountains and the western Rift Valley can be seen in awe from the Muzabijiro Loop Trail. Monkeys and chimpanzees are likely to be seen on your hike.

Walks with other people: Go for a walk along the forest edges to see the towns of Buhoma and Nkuringo and meet the Batwa (Pygmy) and Bakiga people who live there. Discover their history and way of life as guides explain how they have lived in the forest for a very long time.

Check out Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

There are a lot of animals in this dense forest, as well as birds, butterflies, bright flowers, and gorillas. At Bwindi, you’ll see a place that seems to have fled time and become a paradise of nature’s great gifts.

The Natural World has a Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Safaris in Kenya
Come with us on a wildlife trip to this unique park. You can stay for one day or for a longer time. We offer tours that leave from Entebbe and go to Bwindi and other interesting Ugandan parks.