Bwindi Forest

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The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorilla population, 120 species of mammal, including 10 primates,  310 species of butterfly and over 350 species of birds.  The park is easily accessed from neighbouring Rwanda, via Kigali, as well as the numerous parks and interests in Uganda itself.

Bwindi is mainly tropical rainforest of some 331 sq km at the edge of the great Western Rift Valley.  It is considered to be one of the most important forests in Africa, protecting so many endangered species, and has thus being declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.

The Bwindi gorillas differ slightly than the neighbouring Virunga gorillas of Rwanda / Congo with slightly shorter hair, marginally longer limbs and, living at slightly lower altitude with warmer temperatures, a preference for fruit rather than bamboo and leaves.

Most popular activities in Bwindi, apart mountain gorillas, are tracking groups of chimpanzees and other primates plus the abundant birdlife.  In addition, there are several (guided) hiking options along river trails, waterfalls and for the keen walkers, a 6 hours hike to neighbouring Queen Elizabeth National Park – allowing for a very combinable safari option with your gorilla experience.

Places to Stay

Chameleon Hill

Chameleon Hill is unique. Located beside Lake Mutanda with incredible views, it is a quirky and fun place to stay with Bwindi and Mgah...

S&B Rating:
$250 Per person, per night  
Chameleon Hill

Clouds Mountain Lodge

Clouds Mountain Lodge is a stylish lodge very close to the meeting point for treks in search of the Nkuringo Mountain Gorillas....

S&B Rating:
$650 Per person, per night  
Clouds Mountain Lodge

Gorilla Forest Camp

Gorilla Forest Camp is an extremely comfortable and well run camp in a superb location in the Bwindi Forest. ...

S&B Rating:
$600 Per person, per night  
Gorilla Forest Camp

Lake Mulehe Lodge

Set beside Lake Mulehe with beautiful views of the surrounding hills, Lake Mulehe Lodge is a good value base within easy reach of Bwind...

S&B Rating:
$150 Per person, per night  
Lake Mulehe Lodge

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge sits on the Nteko ridge providing stunning views over the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Virunga Volcanoes and ...

S&B Rating:
$110 Per person, per night  
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Lake Mulehe Lodge

Bwindi Forest, Uganda

Chameleon Hill

Bwindi Forest, Uganda

Clouds Mountain Lodge

Bwindi Forest, Uganda

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Forest, Uganda

Gorilla Forest Camp

Bwindi Forest, Uganda

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