Destination
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting half the world's mountain gorilla population — one of Africa's most biologically diverse forests and the premier gorilla trekking destination.
Highlights
Mountain gorilla trekking (12 habituated families)
UNESCO World Heritage rainforest
Batwa pygmy cultural encounters
Over 350 bird species including Albertine Rift endemics
Multiple trekking sectors (Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, Rushaga)
Best Time to Visit
June to September and December to February for drier trekking conditions. Gorilla trekking operates year-round — rain is always possible in this equatorial montane forest. Permits are easier to obtain in the wet season (March-May, October-November).
Budget Guide
Gorilla permits cost $800 per person (book 3-6 months ahead). Budget lodges near Buhoma from $40-100/night. Mid-range $150-400/night. Luxury lodges (Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge) $500-1,500/night. Batwa cultural experience $80/person. Birding guides $30-50/day.
Getting There
Charter flights from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip (1.5 hours) serve the northern Buhoma sector. Road from Kampala takes 8-10 hours. The southern sectors (Rushaga, Nkuringo) are closer to Kigali, Rwanda (4-5 hours), enabling cross-border itineraries.
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