2022 Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park
2022 Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park
2022 Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park; Bwindi impenetrable national park is one of the gorilla destinations located in southwestern part of Uganda on the edge of rift valley in Kanungu district. The park was gazetted in 1991 to protect the endangered mountain gorillas and in 1994 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its rich diversity. Bwindi impenetrable national park covers a total area of 321 square kilometers and harbors about 120 mammal species including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, primates like the endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and over 350 bird species including 23 Albertine rift endemics.
2022 Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking is one of the major activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park that involves tourists moving into the tropical rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of about 21 habituated gorilla families which are found in four sectors namely Ruhija in the East, Rushaga in the south, Buhoma in north and Nkuringo in the south. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park starts in the morning with a briefing at the park headquarters about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing you will be sub divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated an experienced park guide who is well conversant with gorilla trekking trails. Trekking of the mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located and during trekking you will be able to view different bird species, plants, view other primates like chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys among others. Once the mountain gorilla family is located you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn about their behaviors, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, grooming young ones, breastfeeding, playing, take photos and record the incredible moments to show people back home after the safari.
Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla habituation experience is the second best done activity in Bwindi impenetrable national park after gorilla trekking. Gorilla habituation experience is only carried out in Rushaga sector southern part of the park and allows tourists to spend four hours in the presence of the mountain gorillas. Gorilla habituation experience starts very early in the morning with a briefing at the park headquarters where after you will join a group of researchers, scientists, gorilla doctors, park rangers, guides and start trekking in the jungle. The habituation experience takes a whole day and during trekking you will be able to view different wildlife species including birds, mammals, tree species, other primates among others. Once the gorillas under the habituation process are found, you will be able to spend four hours with them which helps you to monitor and record their behaviors, movements, learn about the naming of the mountain gorillas, watch them carry out their daily activities, take many photos with a flash less camera among others while on 2022 Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Bird watching in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of more than 360 recorded bird species including 23 Albertine endemic, forest birds, migratory birds among others which make it one of the best birding destinations. Bird watching in Bwindi impenetrable national park is commonly done along Buhoma waterfall trail, bamboo zone, Mubwindi swamp trail in Ruhija with a bird guide who will help you to spot different bird species including short tailed warbler, blue headed sunbird, African emerald cuckoo, African green pigeon, kivu ground thrush, giant kingfisher, African harrier hawk, common bulbul, cinnamon chested bee-eater, red headed bluebill, white tailed blue flycatcher among others.
Batwa cultural tour in Bwindi impenetrable national park
The Batwa cultural is an interesting activity tour in Bwindi impenetrable national park where tourists will get a chance to interact with the Batwa or pygmies who used to live in Bwindi forest before it was gazetted into a national park. during Batwa cultural tour you will be accompanied by Batwa guides and the experience begins with a nature walk through the forest where you will learn how they used to live in huts made of grass, learn how they used to hunt small animals for food with bow and arrow, learn about medicinal plants that were used to cure different diseases, listen to their ancient stories, enjoy their traditional songs and dances among others.
Nature walks/ hiking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Nature walk is exciting activity where you will get up-close and personal with different wildlife species in Bwindi impenetrable national park. During the nature walk you will be accompanied by an armed park ranger and an experienced park guide who is well conversant with different hiking trails such as Munyanga waterfall trail, Muzubijiro loop trail, Rushura hill walk, Ivi river walk, Buhoma-Nkuringo trail, Habinyanja trail among others. During the guided nature walk you will be able to view primates like black and white colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, listen to sweet sounds of bird species, view different plant and tree species, birds, enjoy a cool breeze, relax your mind, take beautiful photos among others.
Best time to go for activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park can be done all year round though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. During the dry season the park receives little or less rainfall therefore access roads, hiking and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable.
Bwindi impenetrable national park can also be visited in the wet season during the months of March to May and November because that’s the best time for bird watching where birding tourists will be able to view migratory bird species. Also during the dry season you will be able to enjoy the lodge with few crowds and some accommodations reduce their rates which favors budget travelers.
How to get to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi impenetrable national park is located in southwestern part of Uganda and can be accessed by road transport means where by tourists will drive from Kampala/ Entebbe via Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 8 to 9 hours’ drive in a 4WD safari vehicle.
Bwindi impenetrable national park can also be accessed by air transport means where by tourists will book charter or scheduled domestic flights with Aerolink Uganda limited from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips and then connect to the park headquarters by road. Domestic flights to Bwindi impenetrable national park can be booked by your tour operator.
Where to stay during your safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi impenetrable national park has a number of accommodation facilities where you can stay during your safari. The accommodations range from luxury, midrange and budget including Ruhija community rest camp, Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Rushaga gorilla lodge, Sanctuary gorilla forest lodge, Buhoma community rest camp, Lake Kitandara Bwindi camp, Buhoma lodge, Silverback lodge, Mahogany springs camp, Gorilla friends lodge, Chameleon hill lodge, Nshongi camp, Clouds mountain gorilla lodge, Ruhija gorilla mist camp, Gorilla safari lodge, Rushaga gorilla camp, Ruhija gorilla friends resort and campsite among others.
