Safari Activities at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: located in Southwestern Uganda, near the border with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for its population of endangered mountain gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to approximately 400 mountain gorillas, which is almost half of the world’s population and also home to over 350 bird species, including the African green broadbill and African emerald cuckoo. And when it comes to butterflies, there are around 200 species fluttering around the park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also home to over 120 mammal species making it a haven for wildlife and primates as well while on a safari to the national park sightseers have chances to be engaged in numerous safari activities giving a great view of the national park as below;
Safari activities at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking
Once one speaks of Bwindi the very first safari activity to come to one’s mind is famous gorilla trekking activities as the national park is famously known for Gorilla Trekking. And gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD700 per person for foreign non-residents, USD600 for foreign residents, and 250000 UGX for East African citizens.
This activity is carried out in areas of the national park such as; the Buhoma gorilla sector in the northern part of the sector with 4 habituated gorilla families, the Ruhija gorilla sector in the east of the park with 4 habituated gorilla families, the Rushaga gorilla sector in the south as well with 8 habituated gorilla families, and Nkuringo gorilla sector in the south has 3 gorilla families.
Gorilla habituation
Gorilla Habituation costs USD1500 for foreign non-residents, USD1000 for foreign residents and UGX750000 for East African citizens. And as a matter of fact, Gorilla Habituation is another amazing thing to do at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park giving a unique experience that allows you to spend more time with a gorilla family as they get accustomed to human presence.
Bird watching
Bwindi is home to over 350 species of birds, making it a prime destination for bird watching known for its unique and rare bird species, including the African green broadbill, Shelley’s crimsoning, Handsome francolin, yellow-eyed black flycatcher and the African emerald cuckoo.
The Batwa cultural experience
The Batwa cultural experience is definitely a must-do activity in Bwindi offering sightseers a unique opportunity to learn about the indigenous Batwa people and their traditional way of life who have a deep connection to the forest and its wildlife.
Forest Walks
Sightseers get to have a move at forest and this is a super thrilling safari activity carried out in the national park as visitors with the help of well-trained safari guides are led through the lush forest, where you can spot various bird species, butterflies, and even some primates if you’re lucky.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is one of the most fantastic safari activities that sightseers get to carry out while at bwindi and this is mostly carried out from the Buhoma sector as sightseers get to marvel at rugged terrain and scenic trails making it a thrilling adventure for biking enthusiasts in Buhoma sector.
Buhoma Community walks
Sightseers can also get to have a community walk around Buhoma as they get to engage with the local community and learn about their way of life. providing an opportunity to interact with the residents, visit their homes, and witness their daily activities hence getting a better insight into their local cultures.
lake Mutanda visit
Visitors on a safari to the national park can get to visit lake mutanda as they get to view some of the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush vegetation and the entire beauty of the lake offering them a perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the tranquillity of the nature.
For more information about safari activities at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and bookings to the national park you can get in contact with Achieve global safaris.
