Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Uganda Safaris

Why Bwindi Impenetrable?

The park was named "Bwindi Impenetrable" because of the dense cover hubs,shrubs and vines that cover the ground of the Park.These make penetration through the park hard in that one cannot see where he/she is putting his/her next step while walking.The Park is fairly dark even during times of day making it to look like it's hard to go through.Bwindi is mostly known for the rare Mountain Gorillas that have led to an increase in Gorilla Safaris in Uganda.

Where is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park found?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in Southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley.The park is in the Kigezi highlands adjacent to Democratic Republic of Congo boarder.The Park's location in Uganda's "milk Area" is an advantage to the Tourists as they are exposed to the long-horned cattle.

The Park is on a raised platform,all covered green which makes it so attractive from a distance.The fauna and flora of this 328km squared Park stands out from a long distance.

What are the attractions at the Park?

The Park is full of wonders of the wild due to its diverse collection of wild animals that roam about the area.The Park has one of the richest fauna communities in Africa with half the total population of Gorillas in the World.Apart from the Gorillas,there are over 250 bird species,7 diurnal primate species,200 butterfly species and over 120 mammals.

The Gorillas are mostly found in greener corners of the park as they try to look for food.They spend most of their time on trees jumping from one branch to another.

What is the climate and the best time to visit the Park?

Bwindi is always cold in the morning and at night with moderate temperature ( between 7-20 degrees Celsius). The coldest months are June and July ,while the wet season is from March-May and September-November.

Where to stay while at the park?

At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,there are numerous accommodations where visitors can spend nights including;

-Bwindi Lodge;this is on the edge of Buhoma village near the Park in the west of Uganda.

-Gorilla Forest Camp;this is a luxurious permanent tented camp found in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

-Buhoma community bandas and campsite-This is an attractive complex found in the woodlands facing a gallery near the Park's entrance.

-Volcanoes Bwindi Camp-this is located at about 500 meters inside the park.

Other accommodations include;Montana luxury tented camp,Bwindi travelers Motel Campsite,Bwindi view bandas and Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite.

How to get there?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is in the Southwestern part of Uganda about 545km fro Kampala.Travelling by road is the easiest way to access the Park.
Travelling by air,board a plane to Kihihi and then proceed to the Park.