Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Home of the Mountain Gorilla
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to half the world's surviving mountain gorilla population — trekking here to spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.
Best Time to Visit
June to August and December to February (drier months for better trekking conditions).
Country
Uganda
Region
East Africa
Type
Park
Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of southwestern Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park shelters approximately half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas — a species numbering just over 1,000 individuals. Trekking through dense ancient forest to spend a permitted hour with a habituated gorilla family is widely regarded as one of the most profound, moving wildlife encounters in the world.
The trek itself — through bamboo, giant ferns, and tangled undergrowth — is an adventure. The moment of encounter, watching these enormous, intelligent beings go about their daily lives, is one that stays with visitors forever.
Highlights
Common Questions
What is the best time to visit Bwindi for gorilla trekking?
June to August and December to February are the driest months, offering firmer, easier trail conditions for gorilla trekking.
What is gorilla trekking in Bwindi like?
Trekking through ancient montane rainforest leads to a strictly limited one hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. Bwindi is also home to over 350 bird species and offers Batwa pygmy cultural experiences.
Plan Your Visit
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