Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi is world-famous for its population of endangered mountain gorillas. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a dense rainforest with challenging terrain, making gorilla trekking a thrilling adventure. The park is also home to other primates, including colobus monkeys and chimpanzees, as well as diverse bird species.

The best time to visit is from June to August and December to February when the trails are drier and easier to navigate. The rainy seasons, from March to May and September to November, make trekking more difficult but provide a lush, green forest backdrop.

Accommodation options range from luxury lodges such as Buhoma Lodge and Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge to budget-friendly community-run campsites.

Gorilla trekking is the highlight activity, allowing visitors to spend an hour with a habituated gorilla family. Other experiences include birdwatching, guided forest walks, and cultural visits to the Batwa pygmy communities, offering insight into their traditional way of life.