Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Southwestern
Uganda
(Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in the
southwestern part of Uganda and covers 331 square kilometers
making it one of the largest natural forests in East
Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is
located 550 Kilometers from Kampala and the estimated
transit time is between 8-10 hours by road.)
Mountain
Gorilla of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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Forest
in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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 Virunga
Mountains Uganda Bwindi National Park |
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Impenetrable National Park
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Impenetrable National Park View
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Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park is located
in the southwestern part of Uganda and covers 331 square
kilometers making it one of the largest natural forests
in East Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National
Park is located 550 kilometers from Kampala and the
estimated transit time is between 8-10 hours by road.
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
has half the world's populations of highly endangered
Mountain Gorillas. Visiting them is one of the most
emotional wildlife encounters you will ever experience.
This
pocket of huge primeval forest in the Virunga Mountain
range is one of the most biologically diverse areas
on earth. It has an eco-system that defines the very
essence of the continent and has therefore been designated
as a World Heritage Site.
The
forest floor is damp and laden with leaf mould, matted
vegetation and fallen vines, which serve to trip you
up as you clamber up and down the slippery slopes in
search of a glimpse of the elusive gorillas.
Searching
up to altitudes of 6,500 feet (1,982 metres) can be
exhausting but the rewards are worth it. Of course it
may not be as difficult as that, but when visiting the
Bwindi gorillas you should be prepared to unleash the
explorer in you.
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Visiting
the Gorillas
You
will be told that if the big male silverback charges
at you, you should look down and remain exactly where
you are in a submissive pose. These words of wisdom
are directly opposite to your natural instincts, but
luckily a ranger is there to grab you should your feet
disobey the instructions.
The
noise of the silverback pounding his chest during this
mock charge is akin to overhead thunder and more than
enough to make your knees knock and heart miss a beat.
As
the gorillas grow more accustomed to human presence,
the charges do not happen so often. Each gorilla group
is only visited for one hour a day by a limited number
of people who have normally purchased permits months
in advance.
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Animals
There
are many other primates in the park including chimpanzees,
black and white colobus, red colobus and blue monkeys,
grey-cheeked mangabey and L'Hoest's monkey.
Wildlife
inhabiting the forest floor includes elephants, giant
forest hogs and small antelopes, few of which are encountered.
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Seasons
Dry
Season
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
in January and February plus June to
September are the driest months and are the best time
for gorilla trekking. Even in the dry season you should
be prepared to get wet in the occasional afternoon thunderstorm.
Rainy
Season
Many
roads Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park are
impassable after the long rains of March to May and
it becomes hot and humid with a very slippery forest
floor. It also usually rains in October and November.
Temperatures
A
pleasantly hot temperature of 80°F (25°C) can
be expected in Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park from
June to September, rising to 85°F (27°C) in
January and February.
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Highlights
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Unique flora
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Hiking the Virunga Mountains
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Close encounters with mountain gorillas
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park
Facts
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The Park covers an area of 127 miles² (330km²)
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Permits are limited to 12 per day, African Spice Safaris
purchases then in advance
* It is located in the far south-west of the country
where Uganda, Rwanda and DRC (Congo) meet
* Getting to Bwindi is an adventure in itself as you
have to cross much of Uganda by road to get there
Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park, Uganda Safaris &
Tours |
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Booking
& Reservations for Bwindi Impenetrable National
Park located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the
Rift Valley some 550 kilometers from Kampala.
Booking
Office Tel: + 254 (0)
20 2437871
Mobile
: 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya
Email:
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