Africa · Wildlife
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Half the world's mountain gorillas, at roughly half Rwanda's permit cost.
- Place
- Western Region · Uganda · UG
- World region
- Africa
- Type
- Wildlife
- ID
- DST-0368
Why go
Half the world's mountain gorillas, at roughly half Rwanda's permit cost.
Bwindi holds the largest population of mountain gorillas and permits cost significantly less than Rwanda's. Access involves longer overland transfers.
Signature experiences
- Gorilla trekking permit day
- Batwa cultural experience
- Forest birding for Albertine Rift endemics
Interest tags
wildlifetrekkingprimatesbirdwatchingconservation
Good for
Wildlife travellersBirdwatchersBudget-conscious gorilla trekkers
Pairs well with
Queen Elizabeth NPKibaleVolcanoes NP
Best months
Jun-Aug · Dec-Feb
Avoid months
Mar-May · Sep-Nov (heavy rain)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
EBB · Entebbe
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Premium
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
UG
