Uganda Safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Uganda Safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park : Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for its mountain gorilla, gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation a and birding safaris. The parks are a hone over 880 mountain gorilla’s and holding half of the remaining largest population of the mountain gorillas, Uganda is a home of two mountain gorillas that is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the oldest country’s national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site was gazetted as a wildlife reserve in 1932 and later gained its status as national park in 1991. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located far in the southwestern part Uganda neighbouring districts Kabale, Kisoro, and Rubanda districts; it is close to Kigali, Rwanda with only 4 to 5 hours drive to reach the park from Kigali city The Park has one of the greatest species diversity in Africa with more than 120 species of mammals, 346 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies, 163 species of trees, 100 species of ferns, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos recorded, and many more endangered species offering a visitor to this park with a variety to see on his or her safari. Gorilla tracking is one of the major activities done in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
This guide presents to you the amazing Uganda safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as follows.
gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking is the highlight to safari adventure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, gorilla trekking in the park is an activity the involves walking/hiking through Bwindi Forest to hunt for the mountain gorillas, you will meander through the forest swamps, cross rivers, hike, and make new trails to meander through the forest until you find these captivating mountain gorillas in their habitat. during the hike , you will also meet with others forest creatures that you will keep eyes on such as the chimpanzees and other primates, mammal species like the forest elephants, buffaloes , birds species as well as the fascinated with the stunning vegetation cover and once you find them you will only allowed to spend one hour interaction while observing how they carry-on their daily activities like breastfeeding, feeding , playing and encounter these fascinating Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is done at four major sectors such as Buhoma and Ruhija in the North part of Bwindi, Nkuringo and Rushaga in the southern part of the park, when planning to take part in this thrilling activity in Bwindi forest , you will to purchase a gorillas permit which will allow you the penetrate in the jungles of the Bwindi forest and you will trek in a given sector this will depend on the gorilla permit location you purchase, this is purchased directly from Uganda Wildlife Authority or through Explore Rwanda Tours. gorilla permit in Uganda l cost USD800 per person. for visitors planning to participate in this adventure activity in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park we advise you book your permits in advance at least 3 to 4 months
Bird watching in Bwindi Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of the best birding destinations in Africa. Bird watching in Bwindi Forest are done in the Bwindi swamp situated between Ruhija and Buhoma sectors in the north. The park is a home of over 350 bird species including Albertine endemic species, the park offers a guided birdwatching safaris where birders will be allocated with experienced guide who will take you a walk through the forest to search for various bird species, such bird species that can be stopped include African Green Broadbill, Forest Ground Thrush, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, the Great Blue Turaco, Red-Breasted Sparrow Hawk, Green Pigeons, Ross’s Turaco, Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Red-Faced Woodland Warbler, White-headed Wood Hoopoe, the Re-Throated Alethe, the Paradise Flycatcher and the Gigantic Forest Hornbill, the purple breasted and the blue-headed sunbird, the Rockefeller’s Sunbird, Ruwenzori Batis, Stripe-Breasted Tit, Collared Apalis, Mountain Masked Apalis, and the Regal Sunbird among others.
Gorilla habituation experience
Gorilla habituation is another captivating activity to undertake while in a Uganda safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla habituation experience is a process by Gorillas are made to get used to the sight of humans before they are free and opened for Gorillas trekking the activity involves spending more time with the Gorilla. Gorilla Habituation Experience is a gorilla activity that involves walking and hiking through the jungles of thick rainforests in hunt for these semi-habituated mountain gorillas which leave together in a given gorilla family, once you find them you will engage to participate in activities that are used to make these mountain gorillas get used to human presence. Gorilla Habituation Experience gives you an opportunity to spend more time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitant for about four hours interaction. Gorilla habituation experience is unique activity which offers you with marvellous opportunity to learn more about mountain gorillas and it’s done in a group of 4 visitors tracking a given semi-habituated gorilla family.
Batwa cultural experience
The Batwa people, also known as the “Keepers of the Forest,” are indigenous hunter-gatherers who have lived in the forests of the Great Lakes region of Africa for thousands of years, including areas around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. During the Batwa cultural experience, the Batwa people will take you on a hike to the forest, guided by Batwa guides. Visitors to Bwindi National Park have the opportunity to engage in cultural experiences with the Batwa, learning about their traditional way of life, survival skills, and cultural practices. These experiences often include guided forest walks led by Batwa guides, during which visitors can learn about traditional hunting and gathering techniques, medicinal plants, and the Batwa’s spiritual connection to the forest.
Guided nature treks/ hikes
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park offers one of the best hiking’s and nature walks and the most common hiking trail is Buhoma to Nkuringo walking safari and Nkuringo to Buhoma trail, this gives you an opportunity to experience the park diversity up close including seeing the butterflies, various waterfalls, mammals, and primates depending on luck among other animals.
