This what to do in Bwindi section highlights, the best experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a natural place to inspire you, filled with primates and exotic birds. It is a park for you to reconnect with nature and wildlife, and rediscover your soul. While on an African safari, spare time and track the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, meeting these gentle giants on your safari holiday is one of the greatest dreams come true.
Make your safari to Uganda count by involving in some of the unique visitor’s experiences. The Batwa cultural experience gives you a taste of a local life interaction with the local communities and sharing their lifestyle.
Visiting Lake Bunyonyi is simply breathe taking because it is one place with the most outstanding scenery. Canoeing on Lake Mutanda is also an absolutely fantastic experience to have on this planet.
We want to help find what to do in Bwindi during your visit. Apart from trekking gorillas in Bwindi, you can do bird watching with one of our local expert guides who identify birds by ear alone. Bwindi is home to over 500 bird species, 27 of which are endemic to the local Albertine Rift. You’ll enjoy a mesmerizing trail through the forest floor as bird song accompanies your every step.
More About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and What to do in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is famous for gorilla trekking safaris, is a UNESCO World Heritage site occupying 331 sqm. It is also famous for its rare species which include mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei).
Bwindi is a diverse natural forest area with a continuum of habitats ranging from 1,190 to 2,560 meters above sea level. The park lies within the Kigezi Highlands which were formed through up-warping of the western rift valley (Albertine Rift).
The landscape is extremely rugged, with steep ridges and narrow valleys. It is generally inclined from the high deeply dissected south and southeast to the lower north and northwest. The only leveled areas within the park are the Mubwindi swamp (approximately 1 sqkm) and Ngoto swamp (approximately 0.1 sqkm).
Travel to Uganda is open, so you will be able to enjoy gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation safaris in Bwindi. Your gorilla habituation experience allows you up to 4 hours of interaction with the mountain gorillas. So, join us for a safari to Bwindi not only to track gorillas but also to immerse yourself in the Batwa experience. You will share their lifestyle, and hunting skills and enjoy their cultural performances.
Take on the forest trails in Bwindi forest including the Ivy River trail, Kashasha River trail, and Suma trail for excellent sights of the residents of the forest. These include monkeys and birds can be spotted from these trails, along with tree frogs and swirls of brightly colored butterflies.
Find all that you can do in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by speaking to our destination specialist. The team is here to help you discover this perfect destination in Uganda. When you think of complementing your safari to Bwindi forest, think of visiting Rwanda as a remarkable destination in East Africa.