Bwindi in December – December is the best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
December is called the high season because it is a very busy time of the year in Bwindi.
December is a dry month, which means little or no rainfall is received, making the trails passable because they are not muddy or slippery.
The average rainfall in December ranges from 50mm to 100mm, and there is low humidity.
During the day, temperatures are around 23°C, making it an ideal time for gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi.
These temperature patterns usually push mountain gorillas to move from higher altitudes with cooler temperatures to lower altitudes with warmer temperatures.
Also, Bwindi in December is usually covered with lush and diverse vegetation, which is a habitat for various species in the park.
Gorilla Trekking Experience in December
Gorilla trekking starts very early in the morning at 7 am at the park headquarters with a briefing about trekking rules and regulations.
Tourists are then divided into groups of 8 people, and each group is assigned a trained park ranger to guide them.
Trekking takes about 2 to 6 hours in the jungle, but once gorillas are located, tourists will spend only 1 hour with them.
About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda in Kisoro, Kabale, and Kanungu.
Bwindi is located at coordinates of latitude 1.0837°S and longitude 29.669°E.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers an area of about 321 square kilometers within the Albertine Rift.
The park is home to different wildlife species, such as:
- Mammals like elephants, buffaloes, yellow-backed duikers, and forest hogs.
- Birds like Kivu ground thrush, black bee-eater, black-billed turaco, Rwenzori turaco, and regal sunbird.
Bwindi was declared a national park in 1991 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Bwindi is mainly famous for gorilla trekking because it is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, with over 459 individuals in the park.
How to Access Bwindi in December
Bwindi can be accessed by road or by air.
- By Road: Tourists can travel by car from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi, which takes about 9 to 10 hours. The journey covers about 487 km. Tourists from Kigali, Rwanda, can access the park via the Cyanika border, which takes about 4 to 5 hours.
- By Air: Tourists traveling by air can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip. The flight takes about 1.5 hours. Tourists will then use a car to get to the park.
By and large, December is the best month to visit Bwindi because of the special packages available, and tourists can connect with nature while enjoying the festive season.
