Where is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern region of Uganda on the edge of the Albertine rift valley near the boarder of Democratic republic of Congo. It is approximately 331 square kilometers and accessed only on foot.

What is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ‘’The Ultimate Gorilla Experience’’ is one of the most bio-diverse forests in Africa with one of the best ecosystems on the continent. It lies in the southwestern part of Uganda on the edge of the rift valley.

It is famously known as a home of mountain Gorillas and Gorilla tracking is the main activity in this place. The park shelters over 400 mountain Gorillas but there are also many other mammals like Black and white colombus, Bush pigs, Giant forest hogs, Vervet monkeys, Baboons and many others. There are also bird species in the park.

Where to stay while in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

Volcanoes Bwindi lodge;

The ensuite rooms reflect the local building style and provide luxury in an eco-sensitive way.

Guests can enjoy delicious meals and and evening drink at the cosy bar and dining area, which overlooks the forested slopes, or relax by the fire in the lounge and share exciting gorilla tracking adventures with other guests.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp;

It is also located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, only five minutes from the trailhead headquarters in Buhoma sector the most visited gorilla destination in Bwindi.

Around Sanctuary camp, there are 8 private tented cabins, every cabin is elevated on a wooden platform. Two queen-sized beds, a viewing terrace, and an attached bathroom are included in each cottage. A lounge area with a dining area and a bar is located in the main lodge building.

The lodge provides spa services, such as massages. The meal is consistently delicious, the service is first-rate, and there is a daily laundry service.

Mahogany springs lodge;

The lodge is located besides the Munyanga River and surrounded by the impenetrable forest. It offers high end luxurious experience with a variety of rooms that’s double, twin and triple built with large glass doors. The lodge has trained high standard staff with excellent customer service and hospitality.

Bakiga lodge;

Bakiga Lodge is a wonderful accommodation for visitors looking for a real african experience with amazing views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

It is a high quality african eco lodge, situated in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi national park, just a 10-minute drive from the Ruhija Gorilla Tracking meeting point.

The Lodge offers 10 spacious cabins, all self-contained with ensuite bathrooms.

All cabins have private balconies with spectacular views of the forest.

WIFI internet is available at the lodge.

Ride 4 a woman;

The lodge is situated in Buhoma and it is 17 kilometers from kanungu town Centre. It features a restaurant, 24 hour front desk, well stocked bar, room service is available and guest terrace. It features free parking space for guests, free WIFI internet and the guest house offers bike to guests to enjoy cycling in the surrounding areas.

Gorilla Heights Lodge;

This is a luxury lodge located in Nkuringo sector with 15 elegant cottages with well furnished rooms decorated with private en suite facilities like flushing toilets, hot and cold shower, Tvs, chair e.t.c They also have well trained staff, nice restaurant with delicious meals.

Buhoma lodge;

Buhoma Lodge is ecofriendly and has been constructed using sustainable local materials where possible and uses solar power. Each chalet has a private verandah and enormous windows, giving spectacular views of the forest canopy. Awaken to chattering forest birds, and the occasional screech of a monkey.

It has an open-air lounge and bar area with uninterrupted views, Buhoma offers its own special magic. After a hard day tracking gorillas, relax around the open fireside, or enjoy a few drinks at the bar. The multi-course meals are freshly prepared from local produce, ensuring you take away warm homely memories of your time.

Those are some of the Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Is it safe to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a day?

Uganda at large is a safe country with no instabilities, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is surrounded by trained armed ranger guides. These guides are trained by Uganda Wildlife Authority to protect visitors and wild animals in the park.

The armed ranger guides are well equipped with firearms which helps them to protect tourist incase wild animals misbehave. The use of these firearms is not to shoot wild animals or people but rather to shoot in the air when animals misbehave.

Other than Gorillas, what else can be found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

Wild animals

There are mammals in the park for example Black and white colombus, Bush pigs, Giant forest hogs, Vervet monkeys, Baboons and many others.

Birds

There are also bird species in the park and its a good destination for birding.

Batwa pygmies

Batwa are pygmies who were first inhabitants of the years, they lived in harmony with nature and left a small ecological footprint in the forest, they were hunter gatherers, existed as beggars, accused of being drunkards, lazy people, marijuana smoking, had no voice and no representative. So this experience gives you a lesson about their ways of living and keeps their cultural practices alive and passed on to future generations.

Mountain ride bike

Mountain Biking around and in the Buhoma area is offered by ‘’Ride 4 a Woman’’a self-help group that guide you on a biking trip through the forest, handle the rentals, repair and keep up the Bikes in safe and good running condition

One can also do a village ride bike where you can see the beauty of the park in all corners. This can be done with or without a guide.

What is the best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

The park is open to visitors throughout the year though the best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is between June and August, and then again in December through to February. These are the driest months, when the trekking trails are less slippery with the best chance of sunny skies and clear days perfect for wildlife viewing.

How long does it take to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

The park can be reached from Kampala via Mbarara (9–10 hours) by road. The park can also be accessed by air from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala (Kajjansi air field) to the tarmac airstrip at Kisoro. Bwindi is well served by three airstrips Kayonza, Kihihi and Nyakabande which helps you access the park with in 1 hour.