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The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is thought to be one of the most biologically diverse forests in Africa and one of the oldest dating back to over 25,000 years ago.
On the eastern edge of the Albertine Rift Valley, the rainforest is attractively swathed over steep ridges and valleys rising up to an altitude of 2,600 m. The forest used to stretch down to the Virunga Mountains on the Rwandan border but this huge tract of forest was broken up about 500 years ago when agricultural people moved into the area.
Wildlife of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
More than half the world's population of mountain gorilla reside within Bwindi and these are the main focus of visitors. However, there are also healthy populations of chimpanzees, L'Hoest's monkey, red-tailed monkey and colobus as well as five species of duiker and bushbuck. A small population of forest elephants also live within the forest and although the animals themselves are rarely seen, the tell-tale signs of their presence are often encountered.
Bwindi is also home to around 350 bird species of which 23 are endemic to the Albertine Rift and at least 14 are found nowhere else in Uganda.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Ishasha 33 kilometers away
- Mgahinga National Park 37 kilometers away
- Lake Bunyonyi 41 kilometers away
- Queen Elizabeth National Park 104 kilometers away
- Lake Mburo 148 kilometers away
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 236 kilometers away
- Kibale Forest National Park 269 kilometers away
- Entebbe 333 kilometers away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 347 kilometers away
- Kampala 356 kilometers away
- Jinja 424 kilometers away
- Murchison Falls National Park 429 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
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Mahogany Springs
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Bwindi Lodge
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Buhoma Lodge
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Ideas for experiencing Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and which use the best local guides.
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Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Tracking mountain gorilla is one of Africa's most superb wildlife experiences. It is difficult to describe the exhilaration attached to first setting eyes on a wild mountain gorilla.
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