Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Home to Mountain Gorillas
Duration
3-4 Days
Group Size
2-8 people
Difficulty
Moderate-Hard
Best Season
Year Round
Photo Gallery
About This Destination
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. This ancient rainforest offers life-changing gorilla trekking experiences through misty forests and steep terrain.
Safari Highlights
Activities & Experiences
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Batwa Cultural Experience
Forest Nature Walks
Bird Watching
Community Visits
Photography
Wildlife You'll Encounter
Bird Species Paradise
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 345 recorded bird species, with 99% being Albert Rift Valley endemics. At least 100 bird species can be sighted by seasoned birders in this ancient forest.
🦅 Forest Endemics
- Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher
- White-tailed Blue Monarch
- Strange Weaver
- Red-faced Woodland Warbler
🌳 Montane Species
- Western Green Tinkerbird
- Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
- African Hill Babbler
- Archer's Robin-Chat
🦜 Albert Rift Endemics
- Grauer's Rush Warbler
- Short-tailed Warbler
- Mountain Masked Apalis
- Rwenzori Batis
🐦 Trail Specialties
- Handsome Francolin
- Blue-headed Sunbird
- Collared Apalis
- Mountain Oriole
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Bwindi
Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Scenic drive through Uganda countryside
- Check-in at lodge
- Evening briefing
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Early morning gorilla trekking in the impenetrable forest
- Pre-trek briefing
- Gorilla trekking (2-8 hours)
- Certificate presentation
- Batwa community visit
Day 3: Nature Walk & Departure
Morning nature walk and return journey
- Forest nature walk
- Bird watching
- Transfer back to Kampala
Best Time to Visit
June-August and December-February (dry seasons), though gorillas can be tracked year-round