Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Uganda, Bwindi's ancient rainforest is home to roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, spread across several habituated family groups open to trekkers.

Key Experiences

• Gorilla trekking (see the Gorilla Trekking hub)
• Gorilla habituation experience (Rushaga sector)
• Forest birding — 350+ recorded species
• Nature walks and waterfall hikes
• Batwa cultural encounters

Getting There

Roughly 8–9 hours by road from Kampala, or a shorter domestic flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip.