Located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this impenetrable forest’ also protects an estimated 320 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups that can be tracked. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. The forest is also home to around 350 species of birds, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. The neighboring towns of Buhoma and Nkuringo both offer an impressive array of luxury lodges, rustic bandas, and budget campsites, as well as restaurants, craft stalls, and guiding services. Visitors can also discover the local Bakiga and Batwa Pygmy cultures through performances, workshops, and village walks.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Cloud Mountain, Gorilla Lodge Silverback Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp. Mahogany Springs, Bwindi View Rest Camp, Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite, and Wagtail Eco Safari Camp.