Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Wildlife
54
Access
74
Stay
67
Safety
81
Photo
70
Crowds
44
Cost
95
Birding

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park protects one of the richest montane forests in Africa and is globally famous for mountain gorilla trekking. It is best suited to travelers who value dense forest atmosphere, primates, birds, and conservation centered travel over open habitat game viewing.

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Wildlife Species

Mountain Gorilla

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

L'Hoest's Monkey

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

African Green Broadbill

Rare

Bird · Best time: Morning

Black-and-white Colobus

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Montane rainforest, steep ridges, valleys, bamboo patches
Elevation
1160-2600m
Climate
Montane tropical
Area
About 331 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. Temperature
7-23°C
Rainfall
Lower in dry seasons
Humidity
65-100%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Kigali or Entebbe with long overland transfer

Multiple trailheads reached by road

Transport
  • Road transfer to Buhoma or Ruhija sectors
  • Permit based gorilla trekking
  • Birding and community walks

Where to Stay

Lodges in Buhoma and Rushaga

Mid-range to Premium

Lodge · Near trailheads

Guesthouses in local gateway villages

Budget to Mid-range

Guesthouse · Short drive to park sectors

Location

-1.0520, 29.6200View larger map

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