PENETRATE THE IMPENETRABLE
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda — one of only two natural habitats in the world for Mountain Gorillas (Rwanda is the other). Shows mahogany trees and other dense forest.
This trek to the impenetrable forest is fast becoming one of the iconic treks of the world. This trek will take you deep into the mystical jungle-laden mountains of the mystical Bwindi, declared to hold the highest population of mountain gorilla for preservation on Earth. Deep in its jungles, you will discover one of the world’s most iconic apes, ‘The mountain gorilla’. The park was garzetted in 1991 but open for tourism in 1993 spreading over 321 square kilometers over kigezi highlands. In 1994, UNESCO included Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park on its list of world heritage sites due to its rich diversity. Besides gorillas, Bwindi forest shelters over 350 birds, 127 species of frogs, 120 mammals, 163 tree species and many others.
Giant silverback Gorillas,
jungle paths, stunning waterfalls and natural pools, surrounded by the towering green mountains of the Virunga ranges are just some of the highlights on this adventure. Most important, however, is the fascinating cultural context that you’ll experience, passing through indigenous settlements of the indigenous people that now inhabit the peripherals of the forest, among them the Batwa, direct descendants of the original traditional forest dwellers.
ECOSYSTEMS
- • Afro-montane Forest
- • Humid tropical forest
- • Mixed-bamboo Forest
POSSIBLE SPECIES
- •White colobus and Golden Monkey
- •Mountain Gorillas
- •Scarlet-turfted malachite sun bird
- •Forest elephants
- •Mountain masked apalis
ECOSYSTEMS
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe and transfer to trek starting point. Supper and overnight.
Day 2: Trek to the Gorillas.
Day 3: Visit The Batwa communities. Coffee tour.
Day 4: Islands exploration and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.
Days 5-6: Trek to Mgahinga, Golden monkeys, lunch. Transfer to private beach hotel on Lake Victoria-Kampala.
Day 7: Free morning on the beach. Fly out.
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
March and September is best for bird watching. December – May July – September (Gorilla trekking is available throughout the year albeit with higher rainfall)
PRICES ARE PROVIDED
- UPON REQUEST
MAIN LOCATIONS
- • Bwindi Impenetrable forest
- • Rushaga sector
NATIONAL PARKS & RESERVES
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Elgon National Park
- OVERVIEW
- SAMPLE ITINERY
- DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
- TRAVEL TIMES
- GALLERIES
- PRICES
- KEY LOCATIONS
PENETRATE THE IMPENETRABLE
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda -- one of only two natural habitats in the world for Mountain Gorillas (Rwanda is the other). Shows mahogany trees and other dense forest.
This trek to the impenetrable forest is fast becoming one of the iconic treks of the world. This trek will take you deep into the mystical jungle-laden mountains of the mystical Bwindi, declared to hold the highest population of mountain gorilla for preservation on Earth. Deep in its jungles, you will discover one of the world’s most iconic apes, ‘The mountain gorilla’. The park was garzetted in 1991 but open for tourism in 1993 spreading over 321 square kilometers over kigezi highlands. In 1994, UNESCO included Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park on its list of world heritage sites due to its rich diversity. Besides gorillas, Bwindi forest shelters over 350 birds, 127 species of frogs, 120 mammals, 163 tree species and many others.
Giant silverback Gorillas, jungle paths, stunning waterfalls and natural pools, surrounded by the towering green mountains of the Virunga ranges are just some of the highlights on this adventure. Most important, however, is the fascinating cultural context that you’ll experience, passing through indigenous settlements of the indigenous people that now inhabit the peripherals of the forest, among them the Batwa, direct descendants of the original traditional forest dwellers.
ECOSYSTEMS
Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe and transfer to trek starting point. Supper and overnight.
Day 2: Trek to the Gorillas.
Day 3: Visit The Batwa communities. Coffee tour.
Day 4: Islands exploration and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.
Days 5-6: Trek to Mgahinga, Golden monkeys, lunch. Transfer to private beach hotel on Lake Victoria-Kampala.
Day 7: Free morning on the beach. Fly out.
ECOSYSTEMS
- • Afro-montane Forest
- • Humid tropical forest
- • Mixed-bamboo Forest
POSSIBLE SPECIES
- •White colobus and Golden Monkey
- •Mountain Gorillas
- •Scarlet-turfted malachite sun bird
- •Forest elephants
- •Mountain masked apalis
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
March and September is best for bird watching. December – May July – September (Gorilla trekking is available throughout the year albeit with higher rainfall)
PRICES ARE PROVIDED
- UPON REQUEST
MAIN LOCATIONS
- • Bwindi Impenetrable forest
- • Rushaga sector
NATIONAL PARKS & RESERVES
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Elgon National Park
WHY BOOK
WORLD HERITAGE
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park is on UNESCO world heritage sites due to its rich diversity
TREKKING ADVENTURE
A real-deal trek into the jungles and valleys of the Mgahinga-Bwindi Mountains – home to the worlds remaining mountain Gorillas.
EXTRAS FOR ADDED COMFORT
We offer our clients full porterage, fresh water throughout and translators where necessary.
NATURAL WONDERS
Natural pools, waterfalls, and rivers to bathe in, surrounded by lush jungle and scenery
4 OR 5 DAYS ON TREK
This trek can be done over four or five days, depending on the client’s preferences An iconic trek.
