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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. This ancient forest β€” over 25,000 years old β€” covers 321 square kilometres of tangled jungle, steep ridges, and rushing rivers in southwest Uganda. With four distinct trekking sectors β€” Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo, and Ruhija β€” Bwindi offers the greatest variety of gorilla trekking experiences anywhere in the world. Each sector has a different atmosphere, difficulty level, and set of habituated gorilla families, making it possible to tailor the experience to your fitness and preference.

Highlights

β—†Home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas
β—†Four trekking sectors: Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo & Ruhija
β—†Gorilla permit: $800 per person
β—†Trekking time: 2–8 hours through dense rainforest
β—†More permits available than Rwanda β€” easier to book
β—†One of Africa's most biodiverse forests
β—†UNESCO World Heritage Site β€” ancient 25,000-year-old forest
β—†Lower cost than Rwanda β€” excellent value for money
β—†Best time: June–September & December–February

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Best Time to Visit

June–September and December–February (dry seasons). Available year-round.

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