Enjoy the gorilla trekking tours in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. We have made it much easier offering various gorilla tours in Uganda starting from Kigali as an idea of reducing on long driving that is from Entebbe to Bwindi.

The hillsides which are mist-covered are sheltered by one of the ancient and very biologically varied rain forests in Uganda that dates back to more than 25,000 years, comprising of about 400 varied plant species. Bwindi is habitat to more than half the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas. Actually, there are over 300 mountain gorillas living here.

“Bwindi” means “darkness” and taking a hike this magnificent forest will certainly unveil to you the reason why the forest was named so. You will as well be in position to fast tell why actually the forest is also regarded as Impenetrable. One requires being realistically physically fit to take part in this mountain gorilla trekking adventure because it may involve climbing the steep terrain.

There are also 346 bird species and more than 200 butterfly species, about 324 species of trees, ten of which are only found in this area in the whole of Uganda. This is really a destination to explore. The time offered to see them is limited and so are the permits which currently are offered at a cost of $700 per individual. No person ever complains after spending one hour with these very fascinating Mountain Gorillas in Uganda within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is among the most stunning rain forest anyone will ever come across.

The forest also offers shelter to additional 120 mammals, among which are various primate species like the baboons plus chimpanzees, in addition to elephants as well as antelopes. Furthermore, there are about 350 bird species supported within this forest, among which are twenty-three Albertine Rift endemics. The adjacent towns of Nkuringo as well as Buhoma offer a remarkable collection of luxury lodges, budget campsites, restaurants, rustic Banda’s and craft stalls in addition to guiding services.

It takes a maximum of 9 hours to reach the park and 11 hours depending on the traffic jam on the road however up countries there is no   traffic jam to you will drive smoothly as you spot a number of things including the rolling hills, of Kigezi, cattle grazing, the area is normally referred to as the Switzerland of Africa.

Uganda is the only country where trekkers can decide to go for a habituation process and the ticket costs 1500 USD. Habituation takes place only in Uganda Rushaga sector of Bwindi.

Trekking takes approximately 30 minutes to 7 hours and this depends on the location of the Gorillas assigned by the park rangers. Early morning, travelers have a briefing session at the park headquarters. You will be divided into 8 people per gorilla family in the sector chosen. The permit fee is to help on the conservation of the environment and improve on health of the mountain Gorillas.

Visitors are not allowed to consume and drinks or food in front of the Mountain Gorillas. You will have your packed lunch by the lodge and food is a must since the time for trekking the Gorillas is unpredictable. Do not litter anything in the forest. Carry all your plastics back to the lodge or rubbish bins to the park headquarters. Maintain the 7 metres while watching the gorillas in their habitats.