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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 safaris

An expert guide to seeing gorillas in the wild

Gorillas are the world’s largest living primates. Adult silverbacks stand as tall as the average male person, and might be three times as bulky thanks to their muscular physique and prominent pot belly. And yet despite their fearsome appearance, these King Kong-lookalikes are among the most Zen of creatures, spending most of their time chilling on the forest floor and nibbling on whatever vegetarian titbit takes their fancy...read more

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tours

Rwanda, Uganda

Best Of Uganda Game Viewing Safari

12 daysFrom $5,450
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Victoria

Private Uganda Safari

8 day safari through the Pearl of Africa

8 daysFrom $1,840
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Victoria

Gorilla Express Scheduled Safari

Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

6 daysFrom $2,630
Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Kazinga Channel (and 2 more)

The Ultimate Uganda Private Safari

12 day safari through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park

12 daysFrom $4,345
Rwanda, Uganda

Uganda and Rwanda Scheduled Safari

8 days exploring the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda

8 daysFrom $4,245
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (and 3 more)

Ugandan Primate Habitat Safari

Witness the great apes, chimpanzees and golden monkeys of Uganda

15 daysFrom $2,964

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Travel Companies

East Africa

Tailormade Africa

Luxury safaris experts
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

CTPH Gorilla Conservation Camp

Affordable lodging at at one of Uganda’s leading conservation centres
Africa

Wild Frontiers

Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
Africa

Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris

Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
Africa

Pamoja Safaris

Supporting the community through tours and travel
East Africa

Natural World Kenya Safaris

The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
Africa

Take Me To Africa

Experts in small group travel to Africa
East Africa

Beyond Travel

Uganda-based safari specialist

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