Bwindi impenetrable national park is the most popular Uganda gorilla safari destination along side Mgahinga gorilla national park in the Virunga massif adjacent to Virunga national park in Congo and Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. It’s the best destination to for gorilla safaris because of the many activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park. These reasons make a gorilla safari in Bwindi worth undertaking;

Gorilla trekking is the famous activity of the park. Gorilla trekking means spending the day trekking the gorillas and when the gorillas are found a maximum of one hour is what you can spend with the gorillas. The time spent on finding the gorillas isn’t pre-determined, these are wild animals. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is cheaper than in the nearby Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, a gorilla trekking permit for Bwindi costs USD 600 whereas those in Rwanda go for USD 1,500. The amount of a gorilla permit is per each individual for a single trek. Children below the age of 15 are not allowed to trek the gorillas. There several rules to follow for a safe gorilla trekking safari in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable national park.

A side from gorilla trekking, there’s another experience known as gorilla habituation. Gorilla habituation means spending four hours with the mountain gorillas. The gorillas that are open for habituation are those that are not fully tamed to behave normally in the presence of human beings and therefore this is done to familiarize them with people before they are let for gorilla trekking. Spending four hours with the gorillas will teach you a lot especially on feeding habits.

Birds too love this pristine tropical jungle. Bwindi impenetrable forest was named the best birding spot in Africa by Africa bird club with about 350 bird species. Bwindi impenetrable forest is home to 23 out of the 24 Albertine rift endemic birds. This is the best Uganda birding safari destination for all birders who love to see unique bird species.

The altitude of the forest ranges from about 1,190-2,600m above sea level. This height is good for those who love hiking because it becomes a memorable experience. You get a hiking experience as you trek through the jungle to find the giants rather than just finding the gorillas in the lower slopes without a great experience to remember.

Have a Batwa experience after a gorilla trek. The Batwa pygmies were the real inhabitants of the forest before they were resettled to the slopes for conservation purposes. The Batwa later decided to share their culture with those who visit their old home. The Batwa take tourists through their culture and the ways of life that they used for survival while in the forest.

For any destination, there’s a question on how to arrive however, how to get to Bwindi forest national park is so easy. There are two options either get there by road or by air, both options will get you to the best destination for gorilla trekking. The national park is so accessible and this makes the safari more enjoyable.

Accommodation in Bwindi forest national park is nothing to worry about. Because of the treasure there, areas close to the park have accommodation facilities that can accommodate any type of traveler. The hotels and lodges within Bwindi impenetrable national park range from luxury/upmarket, mid-range to budget/basic. All these accommodation facilities offer a taste of the local Ugandan cuisine depending on what you want.

If it’s about having a memorable safari, then Bwindi impenetrable national park is the best option, you will see and do what’s not expected and still enjoy. You won’t tell the experience unless if you get there, start planning your safari with the best gorilla safari tour operators.