10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda

10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda

10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda: Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda is the most visited national park in Uganda and the entire East African region due to the fact that it harbors the largest population of endangered mountain gorillas more than any other destination in East Africa followed by Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park in Congo and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda has plenty of top tourist attractions and activities ranging from fauna species such as Mountain gorillas, elephants, birds and flora species such as the beautiful trees in the impenetrable forest without forgetting the local bakiga and batwa communities that all attract a lot of tourists from different parts of the world.  This article talks about the 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda and these include;

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

1 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is gorilla trekking. `One cannot mention Bwindi impenetrable national park and forget to mention gorilla trekking as Gorillas are the major things to see while on a Uganda safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Gorilla trekking is undoubtable one of the 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park that allows primate lovers to spend one hour which is the maximum duration allowed for all trekkers to spend with the endangered mountain gorillas in their habitat. Bwindi impenetrable national park is blessed with four sectors including Buhoma sector in North, Rushaga sector in South, Ruhija sector in East and Nkuringo sector. All these 4 sectors harbor habituated gorilla families that are trekked on a daily basis. The Maximum number of trekkers per gorilla family are 8 and the minimum age limit to trek gorillas in Bwindi and any other park in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo is 15 years. Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi costs $700 per person for foreign nonresidents, $600 for foreign residents and UgX.250, 000 for Ugandans and other east African community members. To enjoy gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, travelers need to book their permits in advance and obtain them upon arrival in Uganda the pearl of Africa.

• Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

2 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is Gorilla habituation experience which is carried out in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park with in Rushaga sector. Gorilla habituation experience is carried out at a cost $1500 per person equivalent to a Rwanda gorilla trekking permit. Gorilla habituation experience allows 4 hours with the gorillas unlike gorilla trekking that allows just one hour thus gorilla habituation is the most fascinating and adventurous activity amongst the 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.

• Batwa experience in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

3 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is the Batwa experience which is usually enjoyed by tourists in the evening after relaxing from a fascinating gorilla trekking.  Batwa experience is yet activity that never miss out in the 10 top things to do in Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Spending an evening on a batwa experience enables tourists to watch the breath taking performances of the Batwa people who are the ancient dwellers of Bwindi impenetrable forest where they lived together with the endangered mountain gorillas and obtained food through hunting and gathering.

• Hiking/ nature walk safaris in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

4 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is Hiking safaris in Bwindi impenetrable national park. There are several hiking trails with in the park leading to several destinations and attractions along the way. Some of these hiking trails include;

Buhoma – Nkuringo hiking/ walking trail: this Buhoma – Nkuringo trail is one of the most fascinating trails enjoyed by several tourists who wish to connect and view different attractions with in two sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national park. This trail starts in Buhoma sector and ends in Nkuringo sector lasting about 3-4 hours walk.

Habinyanja hiking / walking trail: This trail leads tourists through various attractions including rivers such as River Munyaga, River Buhoma, and the Habinyanja swamp and this hike takes about 4-6 hours walk.

River Ivi trail: This trail is the longest hiking trail that takes tourists to the place of pigs to sight out the wild pigs.

Waterfall trail: This hiking trail takes tourists to view the stunning Muyanga waterfall.

Muzubijiro walk: this is also a fascinating hiking adventure in Bwindi that enables tourists to have a clear view of Virunga massif with an encounter with the primates such as Gorillas, monkeys etc.

• Birding safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda 

5 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is birding in Bwindi impenetrable national park. Bwindi is blessed with over 300 plus bird species and the best birding spot in Bwindi impenetrable national park is Mubwindi swamp where bird lovers are in position to watch some of the rare and endangered bird species such as the ground thrush, fly catchers, sun birds and many more. All you need is a pair of binoculars and head to the wild to enjoy the fascinating birding adventure which is always included in the list of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.

• Cultural Encounters in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

6 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is the Cultural encounters with the local bakiga and the batwa. These are the two communities of people that reside around Bwindi impenetrable national park. Learn their different cultural practices.

• Village walks in Buhoma region of Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

7 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is the Village walk which lasts about 3 hours. This 3 hours village walk in usually added to the itinerary of tourists that enables the travelers alongside local tour guides to walk within the village while visiting the locals that reside in Buhoma area of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The village walk in Buhoma area is known to be the oldest and the most visited in the entire Bwindi impenetrable national park. Visit the projects put in place by the locals and if possible support them.

• Village walks in Nkuringo area of Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

8 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is the walking safari in the village around Nkuringo area of Bwindi impenetrable national park. This walk takes in the villages with in Nkuringo area towards Congo while sighting plenty of attractions. While on the walk in Nkuringo, visit the Nkuringo Community conservation and development foundation to support the local villagers. A village walk in Nkuringo area is the second best village walk in Bwindi impenetrable national park after Buhoma village walk.

• Village walk in Rushaga and Ruhija areas of Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

9 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is a village walk to Rushaga region and the Ruhija region of Bwindi which also lasts for 3 hours like the walk in Buhoma and Nkuringo above.

• Biking /cycling safaris in Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

10 of 10 Top things to do & see in Bwindi Impenetrable national park Uganda is Mountain biking or cycling in Buhoma area of Bwindi impenetrable national park which takes well designated trails that takes tourists on a 3-hour village tour on a bike.

Packing list while planning a safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda

• Appropriate and Water proof hiking boats
• Long sleeved attire
• A rain coat
• A camera and a pair of binoculars
• Warm sweaters
• A cap
• Sun glasses
• Garden gloves
• Insect repellant
• Sun screen
• A lunch box

Conclusion: Bwindi impenetrable national park Uganda is one of the best national parks in Uganda and very safe since most of the safaris in Bwindi such as gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, cycling and many more are guided by armed rangers.