Book Bwindi gorilla tours from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking. Travel is by road about 510 km taking 9 to 10 hours or by air to Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips. The tour takes 3 days with travel, trekking, and return.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a famous habitat for endangered mountain gorillas in southwestern Uganda. Bwindi covers an area of about 331 sq. km at the edge of the Albertine Rift. The park borders the Democratic Republic of Congo and is divided into four sectors where mountain gorillas live: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo.
Trip Highlights
- Start the trip from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Travel by road about 510 km which takes 9 to 10 hours
- Flights are available to Kisoro Airstrip or Kihihi Airstrip, then a short drive
- The trip is planned for 3 days
- Day 1 is travel to Bwindi and lodge check in
- Day 2 is gorilla trekking after a morning briefing
- Visitors are placed in groups of 8 people with a ranger
- Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are
- Visitors spend one hour with the gorillas after finding them
- Day 3 is return to Entebbe by road or air
- Bwindi has four trekking sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo
- The park is home to mountain gorillas and other animals like monkeys, chimpanzees, elephants, and birds
- The best time to visit is June to August and December to February when trails are easier to use
- This trip gives a chance to see mountain gorillas in the forest
Bwindi is a tropical rain-forest that experiences very heavy rainfall, ranging from 1,400 mm to 1,900 mm annually, and has hot temperatures of 7–15°C minimum and 20–27°C maximum.
The park is home to other species of wildlife, including mammals, primates, birds, butterflies, reptiles, and amphibians.
Mammals include elephants, buffaloes, and bush babies. Primates include chimpanzees, L’Hoest’s monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and blue monkeys. Bird species include the handsome francolin, mountain illadopsis, white-starred robin, Augur buzzard, grey cuckoo shrike, Ayress and Cassin’s hawk eagle, and grey-throated barbet.
A Bwindi gorilla tour from Entebbe is a fascinating wildlife adventure where tourists can reach Bwindi either by road or air.
Traveling to Bwindi from Entebbe by Road
The journey by road starts early in the morning from Entebbe, passing through Kampala to southwestern Uganda, offering scenic views of the landscape.
The drive takes 9 to 10 hours, covering a distance of about 510 km.
The most convenient and comfortable way to travel to Bwindi is by private car.
Traveling to Bwindi from Entebbe by Air
Tourists seeking a faster option can book a flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips, followed by a short drive to the park.
Suggested 3-Day Itinerary for Bwindi Gorilla Tours from Entebbe
- Day 1: Tourists will start their journey early in the morning from Entebbe, either by road or air, and check in at their lodge upon arrival.
- Day 2: Tourists will begin their gorilla trekking experience early in the morning at the park headquarters with a briefing. They will be grouped into teams of 8 people to search for gorillas.
Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once the gorillas are located, tourists will spend only one hour with them. - Day 3: Tourists can return to Entebbe either by road or air.
Bwindi can be visited all year round; however, the best time to visit is during the dry season in the months of June to August and December to February.
During the dry season, the trails are not muddy or slippery, making it easier to access the park.
Bwindi gorilla tours from Entebbe offer memorable experiences, combining beautiful landscapes with unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas.
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