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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a dense block of rainforest in south-western Uganda and one of the most biologically diverse areas in Africa. It holds a significant portion of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and trekking to a habituated family is why most people come. Beyond the gorillas, Bwindi has 120 mammal species, 350 bird species including 23 Albertine Rift endemics, and over 1,000 flowering plant species.
- Southwestern Uganda
- 331 sq km
- 1991
Destination Highlights
Mountain gorilla trekking
UNESCO World Heritage Site
23 Albertine Rift endemic bird species
Ancient rainforest ecosystem
Batwa cultural experiences
120 mammal species
In pictures
A forest monkey in the understorey. 
Women at a community gathering. 
A young gorilla in the undergrowth.
Mountain GorillasChimpanzeesL’Hoest’s MonkeysBlack and White Colobus MonkeysForest ElephantsGiant Forest HogsYellow-backed DuikersAfrican Green Broadbill (bird)Handsome Francolin (bird)
Before you book
Planning guides
- Rushaga, Buhoma, Ruhija or Nkuringo: Choosing Your Bwindi SectorYour gorilla permit names one of Bwindi’s four sectors, and that one word decides where you sleep, how far you drive and what the walk is like. How to choose.Read
- How Uganda Gorilla Permits Work, Step by StepWho issues gorilla permits, how far ahead to book, what happens if you are ill or your dates change, and how the Habituation Experience differs from a standard trek.Read
- Entebbe to Bwindi: Drive, Fly or Come In Through KigaliBwindi is a long way from Entebbe. The three realistic ways to get there, how long each takes, and which one suits your trip.Read
Tours to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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