On the eastern edge of the Albertine Rift Valley, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park holds half of the world’s remaining 1,062-odd mountain gorillas.
The rest now find protection in the equally heavily guarded Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda. The rainforest in Bwindi is dense, with thick undergrowth, vines and over 200 species of tree. Aside from gorillas and chimpanzees, resident primates include black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys.
Other mammals such as elephant, leopard, bush pig, bushbuck and various species of duiker are present.
Colourful clouds of mixed butterfly species are often seen aggregating at bush-pig mud wallows. Among the 345+ birds recorded, are 23 sought-after Albertine Rift endemics. Many of these are easily spotted in the lower-lying sector, Buhoma, where certain lodges are situated and where some of the gorilla tracking takes place.
Because the gorilla tracking experience is so intense and time allowed with these magnificent primates is strictly limited to an hour, we recommend you try to make two such excursions, despite the permits costing US$700 each. Please note that demand for gorilla permits usually exceeds availability, so it is advisable try to book gorilla tracking excursions as long in advance as possible.
Keen birders should extend their time in Bwindi to include two nights at the simple but well-tended accommodation in Ruhija, the higher-lying sector of Bwindi. Here, many rarer and more localised birds such as African green broadbill, can be sought.

Uganda Gorilla & Game Safari - Small Group Tour
Itinerary Highlights
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
- Tree-climbing Lions in Ishasha
- Abundant game-viewing in Mweya
- Chimp tracking in Chamburu Gorge
Uganda and Rwanda Gorillas, Chimps & Game
Itinerary Highlights
- Be awestruck by the Mountain gorillas
- See wild Chimps and monkeys galore
- Diverse Afro-tropical forest birds
- Stunning scenery - volcanoes, lakes, forests and savannah
Uganda and Rwanda Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Game & Landscapes
Itinerary Highlights
- Trek the awe-inspiring Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
- Visit the stunningly rural Lake Mutanda situated in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains
- Walk through Bwindi Forest encountering various forest-dwelling monkeys and birds
- Track the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
Immersive Rwanda and Uganda - behind the scenes
Itinerary Highlights
- Exploring and learning about conservation in Akagera National Park, Rwanda
- Stunning scenery and Golden monkeys at Mgahinga Gorilla Park, Uganda
- Stunning scenery at Lake Mutanda and the Kisozi Crater
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
Uganda Gorillas, Kenya Game & Zanzibar Beach Combo
Itinerary Highlights
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
- Gorilla Habituation Experience!
- Mabamba Swamp excursion for Shoebill
- Big Five in Kenya
Pearl Of Africa - The Best Of Uganda
Itinerary Highlights
- The thundering Murchison Falls
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa
- Big cats and big game in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks
- Chimp tracking in Kibale Forest
Ultimate Great Apes Safari - Uganda and Republic of Congo's Gorillas & Chimps
Itinerary Highlights
- 2 Mountain Gorilla treks in Bwindi, Uganda
- 3 Lowland Gorilla treks in Repubic of Congo
- Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Uganda
- Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda
Gorilla Express Uganda
Itinerary Highlights
- Spending time with one of Bwindi's habituated family groups of Mountain gorilla - an unforgettable wildlife experience!
- Comfortable accommodation and excellent hospitality
Simply Uganda Gorillas and Game
Itinerary Highlights
- Mountain gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Prolific game viewing at Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Diverse birdlife including a selection of Albertine Rift Endemic species
- Quintessential African bush scenery in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Essential Uganda - Gorillas & Chimps
Itinerary Highlights
- Awe-inspiring encounter with Mountain gorillas
- Tracking wild Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
- Carnivores and ungulates in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Birdlife galore!
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