Bwindi in July – July is one of the best months for visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park because the month is dry with little rainfall, keeping the trails dry and less slippery.
The vegetation in Bwindi during July is usually scattered and short, offering good views of mountain gorillas and other wild animals like chimpanzees and monkeys.
Temperatures in July range from 22°C to 27°C during the day and from 7°C to 16°C at night.
Gorilla permits sold in July are very expensive because it is the high season.
Tourists planning to visit Bwindi must book about 3 to 4 months before the trekking date.
The advantage of visiting the park in July is that the weather is good due to the sunshine during the day, which makes for a great trekking experience.
Tourists should also expect some rain in the park since it is a tropical rain-forest.
However, the main disadvantage of visiting in July is that mountain gorillas move to higher altitudes in search of food due to scarcity.
About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda in the districts of Kabale, Kisoro, and Kanungu.
Bwindi is a tropical rain-forest with a tropical climate characterized by heavy rainfall, ranging from 1400mm to 1900mm, and mean temperatures ranging from a minimum of 7°C to 15°C to a maximum of 20°C to 27°C.
Bwindi is famous for mountain gorillas, making it a popular destination for gorilla trekking worldwide.
Bwindi is home to about 400 gorilla individuals living in the 4 sectors of the national park.
The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the body in charge of national parks in the country.
The park covers an area of about 331 square kilometers in the highest parts of the Kigezi Highlands.
The park is also home to other wildlife species, such as:
- Mammals like elephants, buffaloes, chimpanzees, blue monkeys, and duikers.
- Bird species like Rwenzori turaco, Rwenzori batis, grey crowned crane, black-billed turaco, and black bee-eater.
From Entebbe or Kampala, Bwindi is 540 km away and takes about 9 to 10 hours by road to reach. By air, it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the park.
By and large, the month of July allows tourists to have a more comfortable experience in the heart of nature.
