The Muzabajiro Loop Trail is one of the best trails in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It offers amazing walks for adventure lovers. The trail is located in the Buhoma sector of the park.
A well-armed park ranger guides tourists as they walk through this trail and explore the park’s natural beauty.
The trail is one of the easiest to hike, taking 3 to 4 hours.
The trail takes tourists up to the Rukubira Trail, where they will see different plants, birds, and animals.
Some of the birds seen include the mountain oriole, African jacana, black bee-eater, black-billed turaco, and grey crowned crane.
The animals include duikers, red-tailed monkeys, chimpanzees, buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks, and olive baboons.
Activities Tourists Will Engage In
- Bird Watching: Bwindi is home to over 350 bird species. Tourists will see some of these birds as they walk through the Muzabajiro Loop Trail. Tourists should use binoculars to spot the birds clearly in their natural habitats.
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking: Mountain gorilla trekking is an outdoor activity where tourists search for mountain gorillas in the jungle. The park is home to about 459 gorillas. Tourists may spot some of these magnificent creatures while hiking the Muzabajiro Loop Trail. A gorilla permit costs USD 800 per person per trek.
- Chimpanzee Trekking: Tourists can spot chimpanzees, which share almost 98% of their DNA with humans and are very intelligent. Tourists will see them as they feed and move around the park.
Best Time to Hike
Hiking is possible throughout the year. However, the best time is during the dry season, from June to September and December to February. During this time, the trail is dry, making it easier to hike.
How to Access the Muzabajiro Loop Trail
By Road: Tourists can travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Kabale or Kisoro by car and then head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to start their hike on the Muzabajiro Loop Trail.
By Air: Tourists can book a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kajjansi Airfield and then fly to Kisoro Airstrip. From there, they can drive to Bwindi.
What to Carry
- Hiking shoes
- A rain jacket
- A sweater
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Insect repellent
- Long trousers
- Camera
- Gloves
- Binoculars
The Muzabajiro Loop Trail is an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature, not just hiking.
