Activities to do in Bwindi impenetrable forest National park

Activities to do in Bwindi impenetrable forest National park

Gorilla Trekking: Bwindi is a famous National Park for Gorillas renowned for homing half the population of Mountain Gorillas in the whole world It is an unquestionable destination for Gorilla trekking locally and internationally, thousands of tourists visit this National Park throughout the year to trek these Majestic Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi has over 4 Trekking sectors such as Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Rushaga, where each sector has its respective families or Groups, and all these sectors are open for trekking. Trekking can be done individually or in groups, where only 8 people and below are allowed to trek one Gorilla Family a day. This activity is a very interesting and fascinating activity and the most popular one in this National Park which offers visitors a thriving experience in the Park, Visitors are able to engage with Mountain Gorilla face to face, here you will see how these majestic primates socialize, communicate and how they live in their Families surprisingly they are almost like Human beings.

Gorilla Habituation: Bwindi recently had 2 gorilla families undergoing Habituation, which allows visitors to experience themselves with these Gorillas Habituation, Gorilla Habituation is when Mountain Gorillas undergo the process of getting used to People and associating with them, Mountain Gorillas which are Under Habituation can be slightly dangerous because they aren’t used to people yet but its very rewarding to get involved in their Process. For one to be involved in Gorilla Habituation a permit is required first, these are different from of usual Gorilla Trekking. Gorilla Habituation Permits are a bit costly compared to normal Gorilla trekking ones, they can be acquired from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or from your trusted Local Tour operator Achieve Global Safaris which are able to secure your permit in advance, please note that Permits are booked earlier like 3 month or above due to their limitations.

Bird Viewing: Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park homes over 350 bird species including a good number of Albertine Rift Endemics like Cinnamon Chested bee-eater, Dwarf honeyguide, Carruthers Cisticola, Common buzzard, Grey throated Barbets among others which calls hundreds of Bird watchers to come to their Paradise(Bwindi) to have an amazing time , the sounds of the Birds in the Morning are the ones that you wake up on at Bwindi with the most amazing scenic views of nature and rich biodiversity of Uganda ,Birding in Bwindi can be done in different areas like Mubwindi swamps in Ruhija sector since Ruhija is a bird lovers spot, Bamboo areas and waterfalls area. Through different bird trails and waterfall bird species like: Grey bush shrike, Slender billed Greenbul, Strange weaver, Brown chested Aletha, Purple breasted sunbird, Dusky crimson wing, Starred Robin, Handsome Francolin, Black bee eater, Great blue turaco, Ruwenzori Batis, Ruwenzori Turaco, Red faced woodland, White tailed crested flycatcher, African green broadbill, Yellow streaked Greenbul, African paradise flycatcher, Shelly’s Greenbul, Doherty’s bush, Ross turaco, African pygmy kingfisher, African Goshawk, Rwenzori Nightjar, Collared Apalis, Mountain masked Apalis, Stripe breasted Apalis, Grauers warbler, Bar tailed trogon, African Emerald Cuckoo, Blue headed sunbird, Short tailed warbler among others can be spotted offering beautiful sights and your are assured of a good time and relaxing memories with Birds.

Primate and Wildlife viewing: Bwindi impenetrable is renowned for its Majestic Gorillas and its usually not credited for homing amazing other Primates like Chimpanzees, Elephants,Buffaloes, Red tailed monkeys, White and black Colobus monkeys, Vervet, Blue monkeys, L’Hoests among others. Bwindi has about 120 mammals including the 11-primate species. Through game drives, visitors are able to sight animals such as giant forest hog, jackals, civet, forest elephants, wild pigs, warthogs, bush bucks, , Baboons, among others.

Nature walk: This is where visitors connect and appreciate nature, and the rich Biodiversity and also relax, guided nature walks are unmatched, walking through safe forests and waterfall trails that offer a clear vision of what nature is can be so thrilling for anyone. The forest nature walk will take you through the different angles of the forest thus observing the different attractions in the forest like birds, animals, waterfalls, hills, and different vegetation thus exploring the beauty of the forest and also the Batwa trail experience. As of village walks visitors are able to engage with the local communities were, they may take you through the different traditional customs of the local culture while exploring and learning different lifestyles, and traditions of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage.

This is just an overview of the Main Activities to carry out in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest but there is so much to explore and engage in like picnics under the sunset, hiking among other many that aren’t mentioned above, However, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park promises wonders in nature and unforgettable memories.