Honey moons in Bwindi
Bwindi impenetrable National Park is lovated in south western Uganda in kabale , kisoro and Kanungu. The park is a home to the endangered mountain gorillas who were goimg extinct .
Bwindi impenetrable National park is a unique and romantic honey moon destination while blending with nature and offering relaxation.
The couple will stay at luxury lodges offering comfortable rooms and great service .
Some lodges organise special honey moon packages inclusive of romantic dinners often with amazing views of the surrounding forest.
While , planning a honey moon in Bwindi , the couple is advised to book in advance in terms of accommodation, gorilla permits and transport in order to create everlasting romantic memories.
Top Activities to engage in on honeymoon
Gorilla trekking
Bwindi is a major gorilla trekking destination world wide . During honey moon the couple will be in position to see these magnificent creatures. Gorilla trekking starts at the park headquarters and tourists will be led by a well trained park ranger to trek these creatures.
A gorilla permit costs usd 800 for foreign non residents
USD 700 for foreign residents
Ugx 300,000 for citizens of East Africa.
Gorilla habituation
Gorilla habituation is an activity that involves making mountain gorillas used to human beings . A couple on the honeymoon will have chance to engage in this activity and they will spend more time with gorillas compared to gorilla trekking .
A gorilla habituation permit costs USD 1500 for foreign non residents
USD 1000 for foreign residents
Ugx 750,000 for citizens of East Africa
Nature walks
Nature walks bring tourists in the heart of nature . A honey moon in the jungle is a romantic one and the couple is offered relaxation as they celebrate. The couple will spot various wildlife species like birds , chaimpanzee , elephants , plant species thus creating everlasting memories.
Birdwatching
Bwindi is a birders paradise habiting about 350 bird species. On a honey moon rhe couple will have chance to spot these burds which offers them peace and relaxation. Bird species include kivu ground thrush , Rwenzori batis , black billed turaco , Regal sun bird .
How to access Bwindi
Bwindi can be accessed by either road or Air
By Road
Tourists travelling by Road will use a car from Entebbe or Kampala to south western Uganda where Bwindi is located . The entire journey takes about 9 to 10 hours covering a distance of 487km . Tourists from kigali will access the park via katuna border for about 4 to 5 hours
By Air
Tourists travelling by air will book flights from Entebbe international airport or kajjansi air field and land at kisoro or kihihi air strip snd then head to the park by car.
What to carry
Camera
Binoculars
Long sleeved shirt
Long trousers
Insect repellent
Hiking boots
Hat
Sun screen
Rain jacket
Sweater
Accommodation
Buhoma lodge
Ichumbi lodge
Four gorillas lodge
Mahogany springs lodge
Bwindi forest lodge
Sanctuary gorilla forest camp
Broadbill rest camp
Engagi lodge
