Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The dense forests of Bwindi in the south-west corner of Uganda are home to over half of the world’s small population of the endangered mountain gorilla.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is 331 km² and supports almost half the world’s population of mountain gorillas. It is one of Africa’s richest rainforests and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bwindi is more than 25,000 years old and ranges in altitude from 1,160m to 2,607m above sea level.
The forest’s age and altitude give Bwindi abundant biodiversity. More than 320 tree species have been recorded here, which are home to 310 butterflies, 88 moth, 51 reptile and 120 mammal species, including a further nine primates, such as chimpanzees, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey and blue, red-tailed and L'Hoest monkeys. The forest is alive with birdsong (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has been named as one of Africa’s top 10 birding destinations by the African Birding Club).
Gorilla trekking
Where to see mountain gorillas in the wild
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tours

Best Of Uganda Game Viewing Safari
12 daysFrom $5,450East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Budget |

Private Uganda Safari
8 day safari through the Pearl of Africa
8 daysFrom $1,840East Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |

Gorilla Express Scheduled Safari
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
6 daysFrom $2,630East Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel |

The Ultimate Uganda Private Safari
12 day safari through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park
12 daysFrom $4,345East Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |

Uganda and Rwanda Scheduled Safari
8 days exploring the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda
8 daysFrom $4,245East Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, History, Solo Travel |

Ugandan Primate Habitat Safari
Witness the great apes, chimpanzees and golden monkeys of Uganda
15 daysFrom $2,964East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Travel Companies


Tailormade Africa
Luxury safaris experts
East Africa | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |


CTPH Gorilla Conservation Camp
Affordable lodging at at one of Uganda’s leading conservation centres
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Responsible Travel |


Wild Frontiers
Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel |


Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris
Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
East Africa, Central Africa | |
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Safari, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |


Pamoja Safaris
Supporting the community through tours and travel
East Africa, Central Africa | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
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Natural World Kenya Safaris
The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
East Africa | |
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Take Me To Africa
Experts in small group travel to Africa
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
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Beyond Travel
Uganda-based safari specialist
East Africa | |
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