Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi impenetrable Forest
Bwindi impenetrable National Park is a national park located in southern western part of Uganda, situated along the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] border next to Virunga National Park. In 1964, the park was designated as an animal sanctuary to provide extra protection for its mountain gorillas and continued to be managed as both a game sanctuary and forest reserve. The park is famous for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 180 species of trees and over 120 species of ferns. The park is populated with about 500 individual mountain gorillas, the most special thing about these big apes are so closely related to humans.
How to get to Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Bwindi National park can be accessed from Kampala through Kabale district or travellers can access the park by air from Kampala international airport [Entebbe] to the tarmac airstrip found at Kisoro. This airstrip in Kisoro serves the town of Kabale, Kisoro and its nearby Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
Gorilla trekking fee in Bwindi impenetrable National Park
| Activity[charges per person | Non- Residents[$] | East African Residents[$] | East African citizens[$] | Rest of Africa[$] |
| Gorilla tracking | $800 | $700 | UGX 300,OOO | $500 |
| Gorilla Habituation Experience | $1500 | $1000 | UGX 750,000 | $1000 |
| Nature Walk | $30 | $15 | UGX 100,000 | $10 |
| Batwa Forest Experience | $40 | $40 | UGX 40,000 | $40 |
| Long Nature walks | $50 | $40 | UGX 50,000 | $40 |
Top 5 tourist attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking
Mountain gorilla tracking is one of the top attractions in Bwindi park, with a prominent home of 500 individuals of mountain gorillas which habit in 4 sectors; Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Ruhija sector.
Buhoma Sector
Buhoma is located in the northern region of Bwindi Park, the first sector to be opened for gorilla trekking and the most exciting visited sector in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Rushanga Sector
Rushanga is the only sector in Bwindi that hosts the greatest population of mountain gorilla families in the park.
Nkuringo Sector
Nkuringo sector is located in the southern part of Bwindi forest, this sector holds a population of three gorilla families.
Ruhija Sector
Ruhija sector is located in the eastern part of Bwindi national park, Ruhija is one of the best amazing sectors with a population of three gorilla families.
Hiking trails
Hiking trails is one of the most visited attractions in the park, these trails move to different parts of the park and while using them you get to encounter many mysteries of the park.
Birding
Bwindi National Park is the most perfect spot for water and forest bird species plus montane bird watching
Batwa Forest Experience
The Batwa pygmy people are regarded as the keepers of the forest, Batwa depend on gathering fruits and hunting down wild animals. Upon visiting the park, you will get to experience the Batwa community and their behaviors. The best time to visit Bwindi lmpenetrable National Park is in dry periods of June to August and December, because the trails are less slippery and little rainfall is received.
