Home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas in one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is one of Africa’s most ancient and biologically diverse forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that shelters nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population. Located in southwestern Uganda where the Albertine Rift meets the great Congo basin, this 331-square-kilometre park is a primordial world of mist-shrouded hills, tangled vines, and towering trees.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is among the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth. Small groups of eight trekkers, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, hike through dense undergrowth to spend one transformative hour in the presence of a habituated gorilla family. The encounter — watching a silverback feed, infants play, and mothers nurse — creates an emotional connection to our closest relatives that words struggle to capture.
Beyond gorillas, Bwindi harbours over 350 bird species (including 23 Albertine Rift endemics), 120 mammal species, and an extraordinary diversity of butterflies, reptiles, and plant life. The Batwa pygmy people, the forest’s original inhabitants, offer cultural encounters that provide insight into one of Africa’s oldest indigenous communities and their ancient relationship with the forest.
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