Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in south-western Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley, habitat to almost half of the worlds surviving giant mountain gorillas. The park contains 120 species of mammal more than any of Ugandas other national parks, several primate species such as chimpanzees, baboons and LHoests monkeys, duiker, bushbuck, African golden cats and the rare giant forest hog, as well as a host of birds and insect species.
Gorilla Tracking expedition, Uganda
A Gorilla Tracking within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a highlight of all visits done in Uganda and certainly mountain gorillas are the major reason as to why very many people visit Uganda. On the other hand, Uganda is recognised as a very safe and more so secure country in which you can see these Gorillas in a serene surroundings.
Hotels/Lodges - Buhoma lodge
Buhoma town is located to the north western part of the Bwindi Impenetrable forest park and faces the dark, hilly forests of this park. Three gorilla groups can be tracked from here, and there are also community-run village walks for exploring the culture and lifestyle of the local Bakiga and Batwa tribes. The lodge has a fully stocked bar and offers famously delicious local and international dishes that are served either in the dining room or on the terrace depending on your choice.
Overview - Buhoma Town
Buhoma town is located to the north western part of the Bwindi Impenetrable forest park and faces the dark, hilly forests of this park. Three gorilla groups can be tracked from here, and there are also community-run village walks for exploring the culture and lifestyle of the local Bakiga and Batwa tribes.
Bird watching is also a major activity with great opportunities to see various Albertine Rift endemics such as the Short-tailed Warbler. Other activities include mountain biking and nature walks to waterfalls and parts of the forest. There are also numerous accommodations to suit all budgets and many local craft stalls.
Buhoma Section is popular with tourists as it was the first place in Uganda where gorilla trekking holidays started from. The first group of tourists to see the giant mountain gorillas did it in Buhoma region of Bwindi National Park and this was in 1993. This therefore implies that Buhoma region has the oldest habituated gorilla family in the whole of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and this family is called Mubare group.
Top Tourist Destinations around Buhoma
Top Things to do and see in the Bwindi forest park
- Gorilla tracking and habituation experience
- Buhoma village bike rides
- Mountain Biking
- Buhoma village walks
- Forest bird watching experience
- The Batwa people and forest experience
