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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Mountain Gorillas in an Ancient Forest
A dense, steep forest in the south-west of Uganda and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It protects roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Visits are on foot, in small groups, with a permit.
What You'll See
Who Lives Here
Mountain Gorilla
Seen on guided treks with a permit. Group size and time with the gorillas are limited.
Chimpanzee & Other Primates
Several other primate species live in the forest.
Birdlife
Many species are found only in the Albertine Rift, the mountain region this forest sits in.
The Landscape
Ground That Shapes the Light
Steep, forested hills with deep valleys and heavy undergrowth. Treks can be muddy and physically demanding, and the weather changes quickly.
Best Season
June to August, and December to February
These are the drier months, so trails are easier. Treks go ahead in the wet season too.
Weather
What to Pack For
- Dry
- Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb
- 11–24°C
- Cool at altitude, with the least rain.
- Wet
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- 11–23°C
- Muddy trails and frequent showers.
Find Your Bearings
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on the Map
Select any point to see where else the ground leads.
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Murchison Falls
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