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Take a trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on your Uganda Vacation
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.
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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The staff at the lodges are all exceptional and really go out of their way to make your stay memorable. In one lodge, the wake up call included him singing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to me.
Gorilla trekking is such a unique experience - it can only be done in this part of the world. While the gorilla trekk is such a highlight, the surrounding areas are so beautiful it is worth considering spending more time in destination.
Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Young gorilla
Fog lifting from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Seeing a baby mountain gorilla will be a highli...
See one of the most endangered animals in the w...
Eastern mountain gorilla baby in rain the forest
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