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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Safaris, Vacations & Wildlife Experiences

  • Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Young gorilla
  • Fog lifting from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Seeing a baby mountain gorilla will be a highlight of your Uganda safari.
  • See one of the most endangered animals in the world on a Bwindi Impenetrable Forest safaris.
  • Eastern mountain gorilla baby in rain the forest

Offering one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is found in southwestern Uganda, sharing a border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and situated on the edge of the Albertine Rift. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the forest spans 331 square kilometres (128 square miles) and is only accessible by foot.

In 1932, two blocks of the forest were designated as Crown Forest Reserve and by 1942, these blocks were combined and enlarged to create the Impenetrable Central Crown Forest. By 1964, the area had been deemed an animal sanctuary to protect the endangered mountain gorillas who inhabited the forest and in 1991, along with Mgahinga Gorilla Reserve and Rwenzori Mountain Reserve, it was designated as a national park and renamed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

On an Uganda safari, Bwindi Forest is considered impenetrable due to the immense vegetation that covers an array of cracked landscapes that include steep ridges and slippery valleys. The park is known for its diversity of species containing over 1,000 flowering plant species, 163 types of trees and more than 100 types of ferns. Approximately 100 mammal species can be found in the park along with almost 350 different types of birds. 

As Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the only countries where it is possible to view mountain gorillas, the park has become increasingly popular with visitors who wish to track these incredible animals on Uganda safari.

 

 

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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  • Gorillas and Ishasha Breakaway: Entebbe, Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth National Park

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Perfect for those with limited time, this trip offers the opportunity to explore two of Uganda’s most visited areas. Start off with a Gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before heading to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a safari drive.
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    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: This safari vacation is perfect for travellers wanting a complete experience of Uganda’s wildlife. After arriving in Entebbe, connect into Bwindi to search for mountain gorillas. Then head south for a traditional safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as a chimpanzee trek.
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  • Gorilla Express: Entebbe, Bwindi & Ishasha

    FIRST-CLASS | SMALL-GROUP: This Ugandan safari is perfect for travellers who are short on time, but keen to see mountain gorillas and other fascinating wildlife in the African wild. After get acquainted with Uganda in Entebbe, you’ll head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see endangered mountain gorillas and Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot lions and hippos in the wild.
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    Duration:
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