Bwind's mist covered hillsides are blanketed by one of the Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest which dates back over almost 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this forest also protects an estimated 400 mountain GORILLAS roughly half of the world's population including several habituated Gorilla groups that can be tracked. 

  Bwindi is home to diverse animal and birding species

This biological diverse region also provides shelter to further 120 mamals including several primates such as baboons, red and Columbus monkeys,  bush elephants and antelopes . There are around 350 species of birds hosted in this forest making it a birding destination including 23 Albertine Rift endemics.

   The neighborhood towns of buhoma and nkuringo both have an array of impressive luxury lodges , bandas and budget campsite, restaurants, and craft stalls. Opportunities abound to discover the bakiga and batwa pygmy community.

           GORILLA TREKKING: This has become a tourist ACTIVITY in April 1993 and the park has become a popular destination attracting many tourists to the country to come and trek this mountain GORILLAS which is one of the unique activities that was only done by Uganda way back when Rwanda and Congo had insecurities issue that made Trekking impossible.

       MOUNTAIN GORILLAS:. The park is inhabitated by 340 individual mountain GORILLAS known as the Bwindi population which makes up half of the world's mountain gorillas in the wild. 234 of the remaining world's GORILLAS  are found in the nearby virunga mountains. A 2006 census of the population of the GORILLAS in the park showed that it's Numbers had increased modestly. 

Mountain Gorillas are endangered species with an estimated total population of about 650 individuals.

  GORILLA PERMITS:  The GORILLA permit that allows you to trek this Giants costs $700 in Uganda and $1500 in RWANDA per person and is always booked 2 to 3 months in advance. For high season , you need to book more earlier so as to be able to secure your permit on the Trekking dates you intend to travel. You can get in touch with us to secure your permit. 

 WHAT TO DO IN BWINDI NATIONAL PARK?

•Gorilla trekking

•Bird watching

•Water fall hike

•Local Community encounter with the batwa pygmy community tribe.

    WHERE TO STAY?

The neighborhood sectors of buhoma, nkuringo, Rushaga, & Ruhija have so many lodging options  ranging from luxury, mid-range and budget accommodation giving you the best stay for your Holiday stay.  So you don't have to worry where to stay, we got so many options that suits you best