Bwindi is an ancient rainforest in south-western Uganda, home to about half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse forests in Africa.
Gorilla trekking here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: after hiking through the forest with rangers, you spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family.
What you'll do in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Gorilla trekking with expert rangers and trackers
- Gorilla habituation experience (longer time with a family, limited permits)
- Visit a Batwa community
- Forest and waterfall walks
- Bird watching for Albertine Rift species
What to expect
- A trek of 2 to 6 hours or more on steep, muddy slopes
- Exactly one hour with the gorillas
- A minimum age of 15 years
- Permits are limited, so book early
