Bwindi Impenetrabla National Park is a superb gorilla trekking destination in Uganda with a lot to offer and enjoy during your mountain gorilla trekking holiday in Africa. A safari to Bwindi forest means different to many people but exploring the vast savanna rain forest, landscape, hiking, cultural adventure, waterfall visit, biking, and spending the time in the jungle to see mountain gorillas is joy to every guest and along waited moment for many travelers across the world. Gorilla Trekking within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a best part of all Uganda safari holidays and certainly mountain gorillas are the prime attractions of the country.
Best time to Visit Bwindi Forest
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is good year round but each season has its own special charm making every time of the year perfect for gorilla trekking in Uganda. In summer, Bwindi forest is paradise, the vegetation is green, warm during the day and a little cold in the evening , roads are good, no rains though don’t be surprised to see it rain during the dry season. However, it usually shines immediately after rain stops giving you back the warm and comfort of the day. Summer times here begin in June- October and December to March every year the most dry months and best time to visit Uganda in general for any holiday experience. To sum it up summers in Bwindi forest or Uganda in general, mornings are exceptional, temperature is perfect to start the daylight for photography is at its best all the day giving ample to capture all moments for your holiday.
However, visiting Bwindi forest in April, May and November is a fantastic time for Budget gorilla safaris in Uganda since gorilla permit prices are low and many group gorilla tours are run daily by different Uganda tour operators. Also at this time lodges and campsites offer low rates for low making your holiday amazing and affordable. November is great since the year is always coming to the end so better to plan and grab your permit space for trekking gorillas this year. It is important to remember that no matter when you visit Bwindi, seeing mountain gorillas is a must year round.
Tracking Gorillas in Bwindi forest
Being a perfect well conserved park for wildlife and a home to mountain gorillas, Bwindi forest in western Uganda Kabale district is open every day, Monday-Sunday for all guests and your visit is a privilege to the park, community and the mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking is usually at its best year round in both peak season and low season and the chance of spotting gorillas is 99% after sunrise.
Every trek starts with a briefing on how to behave and manage the trek in search of the beautiful gorillas for the estimated time between two- six hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes, good for jungle terrain and would recommend a porter and walking stick in case you not fit enough. Respect the park rules and regulations and don’t forget to carry all the trip essentials including the gorilla permit, valid passport, insect repellant, sun cream among others. A good camera is very essential on any gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi forest.
Bwindi Forest Accommodations
Bwindi forest National Park offers the traveller a choice of accommodation options from top class luxury lodges, mid-range and budget safari camps, to budget guesthouses and camping grounds. Every park sector has a choice of private lodges, safari camps, and camping sites of all kinds though no accommodations can be booked for any Bwindi trek before booking the gorilla permit. Remember all the four park sectors- Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo have different gorilla accommodations, park headquarters and are located in fur distance from one another. Better to choose right and avoid long drives on the morning of your trek.
A variety of cuisines are served in hotels and restaurants from local favorites and fast foods that match every guests taste and preference. Some of the park lodges to check out include Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge, Engagi lodge, Mahogany springs camp, Gorilla Friends Lodge, Cuckooland Tented Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Mist Camp, Trekkers Tavern cottages, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Resort, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Wagtail Eco-Safari Camp etc.
