A two days tour to Budongo Forest Reserve - Uganda Safaris

Have you ever thought of making an unforgettable Uganda Safari in your life? This happened to me as I decided to tour Budongo forest that is found in Masindi about30km from Kampala. I started my journey at around 2:00pm from Kampala Taxi Park in a bus. While in the bus, it took us only two hours to get to the reserve. I made sure I reach early before the gates of Murchison National Park are closed.Consequently, tourists are not allowed in beyond 7:00pm so as to prevent accidents since at this time different species of game cross the roads from one side to another. I witnessed this when an monkey was about to enter into the wheels of a certain car leaving the parking yard of Budongo Eco lodge out of the blue, 30 minutes after I had arrived in the park.Budongo Eco lodge is situated in the heart of the forest reserve inside Murchison Falls National park.

A wonderful evening at the park

I was invited for a campfire as I waited for dinner and I joined over 30 tourists from different corners of the world. But as I had just joined other tourists, one of the guides warned us against eating foods with strong aromas such as meat and bananas, so as not to provoke the attack of animals like leopards and chimps. What I can never forget about this campfire is the sweet piece of music by an owl nearby. It gave that strong emotion of being at peace with nature.

A glance at the finely furnished interior of the Eco-friendly room in the Hornbill lodge was enough eye candy for me. The rooms at this lodge are too organized that I even wished I could have my honeymoon here. I had a wonderful night at this place and one unique thing that I can ever forget is that I forgot to dream.

Chimp  trekking in the morning

I woke up at around 8:00pm and I remembered that I had to enjoy this Uganda Safari with chimp trekking. But before going for the day’s adventure, I first joined other tourists and had a cup of coffee. The guide on duty briefed us about the planned chimpanzee trekking. Without this coffee, there is no doubt that would have reconsidered trekking the moment the forest welcomed us icy due drops from its trees. It was cold as if winter had struck Uganda.

By 9:00am we were happily lost in the middle of the forest. This forest I said to have been the hunting ground for Bunyoro’s king and that’s why sometimes its called Kabalega’s forest.

As we made our way through the thick green forest, we heard roars from the trees. We later discovered it was a clique of four chimpanzees fighting to ripe apart a white monkey. Unfortunately for the poor monkey; it was not only fighting for its dear life, but also preyed on alive.

In the forest: the guide told us that there are about 350 species of birds and 289 species of butterflies. He also noted that Budongo forest has the oldest trees in Uganda, with muvule of about 220 years and mahogany of about 250 years.

Time for departure

Had I not had a crucial appointment in Kampala that evening, the beauty of Budongo forest was going to keep me there for along time. So I left Masindi at around 2:00 pm for Kampala.

How to get to Budongo forest

Using private arrangement, you can find your way to Masindi by road and there after drive 30km north to get to Budongo Central Forest Reserve through Kichumbayobo gate.Take the main road to Para if you want to get to Budongo Eco lodge for about 12km.

Butterfly watching at Mabira Forest-Uganda - Uganda Safaris

There are many things that make Uganda the pearl of Africa and one of the precious things are the pretty splendid butterflies that dazzle and fly in the region. Mabira forest is found along Kampala-Jinja road and it has the highest number of butterflies with over 600 species of butterflies. These butterflies migrate from different parts of East Africa and converge in this old tropical forest.

Butterflies are forest dwellers and Mabira forest is their number one home in Uganda is host to 70% of African butterfly species but Mabira forest has 50% of the total butterflies in Uganda and some of the species found in this forest are;charaxes and swallowtails.

There are small roads through this thick tropical forest that lead tourists to the best view of the dazzling butterflies as they look for nectar from the flowers. They are best seen in the afternoon as they play in groups searching for friends and nectar.

Apart from Mabira forest, there are other places in Uganda where butterfly watchers can enjoy including;Kibale and Bwindi National parks which are also greatly forested and Serenada Eco Resort that teams with over 15 species of butterflies a day.  

Facts about butterflies

Butterflies are cold-blooded colorful insects whose colors and patterns change depending on the weather (darker during cold times and lighter during hot times).Unlike other insects, butterflies are harmless to crops and farmers don’t mind if they visit their gardens. They always fly in large numbers in the afternoon when it’s warm to make themselves warm since they are cold-blooded. For migrant butterflies, they fly over a long distance to colonize new areas abandoning unproductive habitats. To avoid predators, they sleep beneath leaves at night.

In order to survive, butterflies have learnt tricks in that they fly in jerky patterns making it hard for the predators to hit the target. Some hide in the surrounding vegetation. They also have eyes on their wings to confuse birds letting them to attack from the wrong side.

Though these lovely, harmless butterflies have these tricks, they are preyed upon by birds, reptiles, ants and spiders while their eggs are eaten by hover flies and beetles. Apart fro predators, butterflies are also killed by diseases and bad weather.

It is also noted that larger butterflies double the lifespan of the small ones.

How to get there

We can help you fly into this butterfly world by picking you at Entebbe International Airport and take you to Mabira forest where these butterflies like to stay in huge numbers. Mabira forest is found in the east of Kampala and it is about 30km from town. The journey takes about 90 minutes.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp - Uganda Safaris

Frequently visited by the human-like gorillas,Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is found in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.The Camp is composed of 8 tents that are strategically located to enable the visitors have a clear view of the Gorillas.For visitors interested in Gorilla Safaris,this is the best accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.Visitors are exposed to an adventurous stay of their life with the original feel of Africa in the wild.

Gorillas at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Accommodation
The location of the tents in the remote atmosphere near the mountain gorillas provides an interesting stay at the camp.There is a comfortable bar and lounge plus a main dining area where guests can go have a taste of the local dishes which accompany the modern foods.While at the Camp,the chances of seeing the mountain gorillas are high and in most cases visitors instead of going for trekking,they just stay relaxed at the camp while watching the gorillas at ease.
While at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp a visitor can enjoy great views during his/her stay including bird watching and mountain gorilla encounters,and this explains why the park receives very many visitors in a year.

The styled 8 tents that are strategically located in the rainforest are so spacious and they offer a conducive environment for relaxing.Each tent has a queen sized bed,comfortable warm beds,private bathroom,and a veranda where you can stand and have a clear view of the park.

Special Facilities
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp has a spacious cottage which includes a bar and dinning room.This is on a raised platform and a visitor enjoys the fresh air while having his/her meal.Different types of food are served in the dinning starting from breakfast to dinner.In the morning,a full English and continental breakfast is served plus different types of African breakfast.

Activities at the Camp
There are a number of activities that a visita can enjoy while at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp and these include;

• Gorilla trekking
• Nature walks
• Bird watching
• cultura lSafaris/ tours

How to access Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp can be accessed by air from Entebbe or Kajansi airstrip and land at Kayonza airstrip.From here you can use a car and drive for about 25km to the camp.Alternatively,you can land at Kihihi airstrip and drive for 60km to the Camp.

Ihamba Safari Lodge - Uganda Safaris

Location
Ihamba Safari Lodge is found in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the shore of Lake George in a village called Kayendero fishing village.Constructed in stone and thatched,the lodge is attractive and this beauty matches with the beautiful landscape.The splendid environment at the lodge is one of the breathtaking features at this African-designed lodge.A guest at the lodge can enjoy great views of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Rwenzori mountains because the rooms are strategically located.
The tranquility of the atmosphere that is accompanied by different sounds from birds,are one of the unforgettable experiences at Ihamba Safari Lodge.

Accommodation at the Lodge
Ihamba Safari Lodge has 10 family cottages each with a private en-suite bathroom,spacious beds,enough space and a private balcony.The spacious cottages have a couch that can be turned into a double bed in case one has children that he/she wants to stay with.
In addition,each cottage has a private deck  where a visitor can relax while enjoying the wonderful view of the park.

Facilities at Ihamba Safari Lode include:

• Bar and Restaurant
• Private en-suite bathroom
• Swimming pool
• Enough parking space
• Laundry and housekeeping services
• Library
• Internet services

Activities carried out at the lodge include;

• Bird watching
• Cultural walks
• Nature walks
• Spot fishing
• Boat rides 
• Game views from the lodge

Tourist activities around the Lodge:

• Birding in Maramagambo Forest
• Boat cruising on the Kazinga channel
• Spot fishing on Lake George
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorgr
• Guided nature walks through Maramagambo Forest
• Hiking on Mountain Rwenzori
• Game drives

Wildlife viewing and Birding tips in Uganda - Uganda Safaris

Most of Uganda's visitors come mainly for wildlife viewing and birding,therefore it is necessary to know the specific places that a visitor should put his/her emphasis on.

Wildlife viewing
For visitors who are interested in wildlife Safaris in Uganda,there are only 8 national parks in Uganda that offer wildlife viewing opportunities and these are;Queen Elizabeth National Park,Murchison falls National Park,Lake Mburo National Park,Kidepo Valley National Park,Semuliki National Park,Mgahinga National Park,Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park has the greatest variety of mammals but there are no Giraffes at this park.However,Murchison Falls National Park has the larger mammals in greater concentration.
Both these parks have common wild animals like  elephants,hippos,buffaloes,kobs,bushbucks and on rare occasions,predators like the lion and leopard are seen.

Buffaloes at Murchison Falls National Park

Zebras and elands in Lake Mburo National Park has led to the popular visits to the park because its the only park in the south with them.But these elegant animals can also be found in  Kidepo Valley National Park.On top of the Zebras and elands,Kidepo valley has a wide collection of mammals including the cheetahs,kudus,ostriches,bat-eared foxes and many more mammals that are not found in other parts of Uganda.

Semuliki National Park is another park where game drive are enjoyed by visitors and they get to see over 63 mammal though most visitors mainly go for chimpanzee tracking.

Gorilla tracking is the major attraction for Uganda due to the presence of the hard-to find mountain gorillas.These gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park.Spend about an hour with these human-like mammals.Gorillas move a lot searching for food and therefore the visitor has to be equipped with the knowledge on how to track them.This explains why there are very my Gorilla Safaris in Uganda.
Unlike the gorillas,chimpanzees are easy to track because they don't travel a lot and they are see jumping on different tree branches.

Another adventurous activity that attracts tourists to Uganda is Chimpanzee tracking.These chimps are mainly found in Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park,Kibale Forest National Park and Murchison Falls National Park.A visitor can as well enjoy chimp tracking at Semuliki National Park that has the best viewing because of it's magnificent Savannah views.

It is advisable that you take  ranger with you on any game drive to protect you in case of any encounter. Usually these rangers brief visitors before setting off to the wild.
Travelling by road is the best mean of transport to use when going for game viewing because wild animals are easily seen from the car windows.

Birding in Uganda
Uganda has over 1045 bird species of birds (half of Africa's total bird population), and this makes it one of the best birding paradise in the world.These birds are splendid to look at and can spice up your birding safari to Uganda.
The country offers a wide collection of birds that visitors can watch including 25 Albertine rift endemics such as the African green broadbill and the handsome francolin.

Kidepo Valley National Park - Uganda Safaris

Kidepo Valley National Park is found in the North Eastern corner of Uganda in Karamoja region ( remote region).The park is East Africa's most beautiful park.The park is on the border of Uganda and Sudan and Kenya.

Located about 700km from Kampala,Kidepo Valley National Park was gazetted as a national park in 1962 and today it is a home to over 85 mammal species and 476 species of birds.

Zebras grazing at Kidepo N.P

The park is isolated in the far North of Uganda but visitors that make that long journey through the wild frontier region,have an adventurous story to tell.The magnificent look and the profusion of big game has led to the world ranking of the park as one of the Africa's finest wilderness.
The Park's nomination as the Africa's leading national park 2013 by World Travel Awards,led to an increase in the number of tourists who visit the park.


Attractions at the Park
The diversity of both the mammal and the birds at the park,is the main reason for the great record of an increase in the number of visitors to the park.
The park has over 85 mammal species of which 25 are restricted to the park and Karamoja areas,such as the localized carnivores Bat eared fox,striped Hyena,Aardwolf,caracal,cheetah and hunting dog.Other special mammals at the park are;leopards,Black-backed and side-striped Jackal,Lions,and Hyenas.
The park also protects 5 primate species such as the Kivirondo bush baby that is endemic to the park.The park is also boasted with large mammals including the elephants,Giraffes,Zebras,Defassa water bucks,Elands,Cape Buffaloes,Jackson's hartebeest and the rare Klipspringer,Mountain Reedbuck,dikdi,lesser and greater Kudu.

The park is also a paradise for birding with over 476 bird species including 56 prey birds like the ostriches,Karamoja Apalis,Kori bustard,Abyssinian roller,Jackson's horn bill Egyptian vulture,Verreux's eagle owl and Pygmy falcon.Presence of these birds has led to an increase in Birding Safaris in Uganda.

Accommodation

Stunning Apoka Lodge

-Private Apoka Lodge:This Lodge is has comfortable rooms for guests who wish to have a wonderful time at the park.
-National Park Bandas:The bandas at Apoka lodge have beddings,hot shwers,mosquito nets,clean drinking water and a magnificent view of the park.
-Kakine Campsite:This has modern facilities that offer comfort to guests.

How to get there
The park can be accessed by using any of the 4 road routes  that are between 570 to 795 kilometers from Kampala, depending on the route used.
However,the park can also be accessed by charter flights.

Mount Rwenzori National Park - Uganda Safaris

The Park is also referred to as "Mountain of the moon"and it's bisected by Uganda and DRC.The beautiful sceneries of the Rwenzori mountains are one of the key attractions that the Park has to offer.

A splendid view of mount Rwenzori

Location
Mount Rwenzori Na

tional Park is located in the south- west of uganda bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Park covers an area of about 120 km long and 48 km wide.
The Park's location in the region of great views,Lakes and waterfalls,makes it one of the most beautiful Parks in Africa.

What are the attractions at the Park?
The Park's fauna is well known with over 70 mammal species and over 184 bird species.Some of the interesting mammals include the blue monkeys,colobus monkeys, Rock Hyrax,Leopards,Elephants,Chimpanzees and the three horned chameleon.
Get a chance to climb and see the different peaks on the mountain such as Speke and Margherita.

Tourist attractions
Most of the Tourists opt for central circuit trail that takes 7-9 days to complete.This trail exposes the visitor to all the great peaks on the mountain.However,there are other shorter trails that can be arranged on request.

Comfortable Lodges at the Park

Accommodation
There are numerous options as regards to accommodation at Rwenzori NP.One can decide to stay at Mweya Lodge and Jacana Lodge,for up market facilities.Alternatively,one can opt for mid rate Margherita Hotel or Rwenzori Base Camp.There are also African-styled huts at the mountain where guests can spend a night.

How to get there
From Kampala,one can either opt for air or road.By road,from Kampala head to Kasese through Mbarara town or through Fort Portal.Reach Nyakalengija (the park's headquarters) which is 25 km from Kasese town.
By air,book for a flight to Kasese Airstrip from Entebbe and then use the road to Nyakalengija.

Lake Mburo National Park - Uganda Safaris

Where id Lake Mburo National Park located?
The Park is located in western Uganda in a district known as Kiruhura.The Park stands out about 30 km from Mbarara district (largest city in the sub-region).The Park's location is approximately 240 km from Kampala.

Buffaloes and Zebras of Lake Mburo National Park

Facts about the park
Lake Mburo National Park is a magnificent place with all its part splendid with variety,interest and the colour that reflect the beauty of the Lake and the green surrounding.
The Park has sculptured landscapes with rolling grassy hills that are easily seen from different angles of the park.
The Park has permanent swamps and rich acacia woodlands that act as a play ground for some of the birds, that keep on meandering about the whole area.The Park is known for harboring hard-to find birds such as the white-winged warbler and the shoebill stork.
The Park is 26 sq.km and it is the smallest savannah National Park in Uganda.The park has different types of plants, surprising rocky outcrops,mosaic habitats and animals.

Attractions at the Park
Lake Mburo National Park is blessed  with a wide collecting of wild animals and birds.Among the animals that the Park harbors include;beautiful zebras,Kobs,Impalas and buffaloes.

The Crested Crane 

One of the greatest attraction at the Park is the wide diversity of birds.The Park has  surprising species of birds both local and Migratory birds.Some of the bird species at the park are;Black-billed  Barbet,Barefaced Go-away bird,Brown Parrot,Black bellied Bustard,Crested Crane,Emerald-wood dove,Nubian wood pecker,Rufuos chested swallow,Souther Red Bishop,white-winged warbler, shoebill stork Couser,Flappet larks,African-wattled Plover Rofous and Yellow-throated Long claw.

What are the activities carried out at the Park?
.Nature walks-Visitors can enjoy an adventurous walk through the Park and they admire the beauty.They are escorted by an armed guide.
.Boat trips-Taking a boat ride on Lake Mburo is one of those activities that will always reflect back in the visitor's minds.While on this trip,you can see a wide variety of animals and great views of the highlands.
.Forest walk-Through Rubanga forest and have great views of over 40 bird species and wild animals.
.Fishing-on Lake Mburo

Accommodation 
Some of the places where a guest can spend a night or two are;
.Lake Mburo Safari Lodge-
.Mihingo Lodge-
.Arcadia Cottages-
.Mantana Tented Camp-
.Rwoyo Rest Camp-has Tents and bandas plus a camping site at Mazinga Camp site

Kibale Forest National Park - Uganda Safaris

Where is the Park located?

Kibale Forest National Park is found in western Uganda in the south of Fort portal town.The Park is in the middle of the Congo basin wet Rain Forest and the drier East African forest.This location supports a rich array of tropical plants and animals from both areas.

What are the great attractions at Kibale Forest National Park?
The Park is a great concentration of different species of monkeys and the hard-to-find Apes in Uganda.
The Park has a wide variety of wild animals including the chimpanzees,elegant elephants,colobus monkeys and buffaloes.

The Park is also a home to numerous bird species including the great blue turaco,narina's trogon,scalt francolin,naped pigeons,blue throated roller and many more.

Both the animals and the birds are easily seen while in the park depending on the timing.Some birds are hard to see during day time because they travel for long distances in search for food.
Wild animals like the chimps and monkeys always hide in leaves of tall tress and keep on jumping from one branch to the other.
The beautiful grasslands at the park are breathtaking all day with birds meandering about the whole place.

What are some of the activities at the Park?
A guest at Kibale Forest National Park is exposed to numerous adventurous activities including;Nature walks through the forest,cultural tours,chimpanzee tracking and game drives.
Meet and greet the local people,and see how they are organised.
You can also take a scenic walk to and visit the Karambi Royal Tombs. Tooro kingdom's royal place.

Where to stay while at the Park?
There are may accommodations near and inside Kibale National Park,where a visitor can stay and at the same time enjoy the great views of the park.Some of the accommodations include;

Ndali Lodge;

This has 8 strategically located comfortable cottages.These cottages are well equipped with modern facilities,an airy bedroom,en-suit bathroom and an a private veranda that offers wonderful views of the park.

Primate Lodge

This Lodge has 8 unique safari tents with African styles.The tents are on raised platforms and a guest can stand at the veranda and have a complete view of the park.

Kibale Tented Camp

It is found just outside the park.It offers tents with en-suite facilities to offer comfort to guests.The tents are also eco friendly. A bar and a central dinning are other facilities found at the Camp.

Other Lodges at the Kibale National Park are;Mid Range Camps and Lodges,Montana Luxury Tented Camp and Rwenzori view guest house.

How to get there
From Kampala,you can take the road to Fort Portal and then to Kamwenge. From here,the park is just 12 km away.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Uganda Safaris

Where is it located?
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is found in the southwestern corner of Uganda covering the northern slopes of the 3 northern most Virunga volcanoes (Mt. Sabinyo, Mt. Muhavura and Mt. Gahinga).
In the south,the Park is bordered by The Republic of Rwanda while in the west its bordered by Democratic Republic of Congo,about 15 km from Kisoro.

A Gorilla searching for food in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

What is the Park's size?
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is Uganda's smallest Park covering a small area of about 33.6 sq.km.

What are some of the wildlife and Birds that are found at the Park?
The Park protects around 76 mammal species including;black and white colobus, bush bucks,buffaloes,giant forest hogs, bush pigs,mountain Gorillas- Gorilla Safais,elephants,leopards,black-fronted duikers and a wide variety of bats,rodents,and many more.
The Park is also a home to over 115 species of birds recorded including the Rwenzori turacos,splendid francolins,western green tinker birds olive wood peckers and others.Most of these species can be well seen in the forested hillsides.

What to do while the Park?
There are very many activities that one cane experience while at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park including;
-Volcano climbing to the peaks of Ngahinga,Muhavura and Sabinyo.
-Gorilla tracking.
-Golden monkey tracking.
-Birding.search for different birds through Rugezi swamp,Sabinyo Gorge and Bamboo forest.
-Cultural Walks-meet the Batwa people with a unique culture.
-Nature walks.

Where to stay?
-Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge- It has about 7 rooms.
-Mount Gahinga Rest Camp-it
is near Virunga volcanoes and it has 7 cottages.
-Amajembere Iwacu Community Camp-strategically located at the starting point of Gorilla tracking.
-Travelers Hotel
-Blue Sky Hotel-has about 21 rooms and it is the best hotel in Kisoro town.
-Sabinyo Silverback Lodge
-Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

How to get there
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is found in Kisoro district, in the southwest of Uganda about 540 km from Kampala.The journey to the Park takes between 8-9 hours while travelling by road.

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Uganda Safaris

Where is it located?
Also known as Uganda's most popular National Park,Queen Elizabeth National Park is found in Western Uganda spanning the districts of Bushenyi,Rukungiri,Kamwenge and Kasese. The Park's location is about 375 kilometers from Uganda's capital city (Kampala),that is when using the road.
In the Northeast of the park,lies Kasese town while on northeastern edge of the Park,lies Bushenyi.
The Park covers approximately 1996 km squared ( about 770 square miles) .

What are the seasons at the Park?
Generally western Uganda,where the Park is found experiences a dry season from June to September.During these months,most animals in the Park remain near the water simply because they want to keep on sipping  all day to cool their bodies.

A lion at the park

From January to February,the Park experiences a hot dry time and this is the best time to visit.
The rainy season is from March to May and October to December.

What are the attractions at the park?
The Park has a wide astonishing bio-diversity of both animals and birds.Approximately,the Park has 100 different types of mammals and 660 species of birds.The Park is said to have the world's largest number of Hippos and these are mainly at the Kazinga channel.Some of the other mammals at the Park include;crocodiles,buffaloes,Leopards,
warthogs,giant forest hogs,antelopes,Uganda kob,waterbuck,topi and elephants.
In the Northeastern part of the Park lies Kyambura George,a green territory with thick treetop canopies and vines.The whole adventure is spiced up by chimpanzees that chatter high up in the branches.These chimps are also found in the south of the Kazinga channel plus different monkey species.
The Park is also an adventurous place for birders and this explains why birders move from different parts of the world to come and have a glance at them.
Both animals and birds at Queen Elizabeth National Park are best viewed from a boat on Kazinga Channel.

Where to stay while at Queen Elizabeth National Park?
There are many Lodges in and around the Park where visitors can stay comfortably and these include;
Mweya Safari Lodge-This is found inside the Park and it offers numerous game viewing.
Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge-located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kyambura Gorge.The Lodge offers a comfortable accommodation.
Katara Lodge-found in the Great Rift Valley offering views of the Park to the guests.
Ishasha wilderness safari-located in the southern sector of the Park.It offers quality lodging.
Ihamba Safari Lodge
Jacana Eco-Lodge
Hippo Hill safari camp
Simba safari camp
Bush Lodge

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.