A mystical rainforest draped in ancient mist, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Africa’s most treasured natural sanctuaries. Nestled in the southwestern corner of Uganda, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Its dense vegetation, rolling hills, and deep valleys create a world where nature rules with grace, silence, and raw beauty.
Here, every step feels like a journey back into Earth’s oldest memories.

Climate

Bwindi has a tropical rainforest climate, cool and refreshing throughout the year.

• Daytime temperatures: 7°C to 20°C depending on altitude
• Frequent mist and light rainfall
• Humidity is high due to thick forest cover
  Its cool weather makes trekking comfortable, but its unpredictable rainfall adds a thrilling touch to the adventure.

Getting There

• By Air: Fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kisoro Airstrip or Kihihi Airstrip, followed by a scenic road transfer.
• By Road: 8–10 hours’ drive from Kampala or Entebbe. The road journey offers beautiful landscapes, tea plantations, and rolling highlands.

Park Attractions

• Mountain Gorillas: Bwindi shelters over 480 mountain gorillas, making it the best place on Earth for intimate gorilla encounters.
• Rich Biodiversity: Home to over 350 bird species, 120 mammal species, and unique forest vegetation millions of years old.
• Batwa Culture: One of Africa’s oldest Indigenous communities, the Batwa have lived harmoniously with this rainforest for centuries.
• Scenic Landscapes: Rugged valleys, waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, and steep ridges showcasing dramatic beauty.

Accommodation Facilities

Bwindi offers accommodation for all categories:

• Luxury Lodges: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Buhoma Haven Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Visit Today

Bwindi is not just a national park , it is a sanctuary of life, resilience, and ancient earth. Standing before a mountain gorilla is a moment that touches the heart deeply. You feel the connection… the shared breath… the emotion of a creature so gentle yet powerful.

A journey to Bwindi reminds you that nature is sacred, and every step through the impenetrable forest is a step into a story millions of years in the making.

Visit Bwindi today  and let the forest change you.