Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

A 25,000-year-old rainforest on the edge of the Rift, home to about half the world’s mountain gorillas.

Area331 km²

Altitude1,160–2,607 m

Getting there8–9 h drive · 1.5 h flight

Best monthsJun–Sep, Dec–Feb

What you'll do here

Gorilla trekking photo

Gorilla habituation photo

Birding photo

Community walks photo

BuhomaNorth. The original trailhead, with the most lodges.

RuhijaEast. High and cool, best for birders.

RushagaSouth. The most gorilla families, and habituation experiences.

NkuringoSouth-west. The steepest treks, and the best views.

From a 3-day fly-in to the 14-day Grand Uganda.