Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Introducing Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi National Park (331 sq km), aka the Impenetrable Forest, is home to half of the world’s known mountain gorillas, about 330 of them – there’s just one Bwindi gorilla for every 20 million people! Penetrating the Impenetrable Forest is no picnic, as the terrain is steep and the foliage unforgiving, but what a reward. All the hardships are forgotten in an instant with the first glimpse of the gorillas in their mountain kingdom. No bars, no cars – this is not a safari park but their world, and we are their privileged guests. Seeing the gorillas is one of Africa’s most memorable experiences: don’t miss it.

Deep in the southwest of Uganda, the park is real rainforest and it rains a hell of a lot, so come prepared.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009