Did you know that Uganda is one of the only three countries in the world that host the small living population of the mountain gorillas. Of the estimated total population of about 1060 mountain gorillas, Uganda hosts about 420 gorillas, almost half of the remnant population. Bwindi is the place to visit for a memorable encounter with Mountain Gorillas in the Mist.
Uganda’s gorillas are found in two national parks; Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park. Within these two national parks, gorilla trekking is the most popular adventure that is carried out within both parks.
Most people come here for the Mountain Gorillas, but this unique Ugandan National Park is worth of an exploration simply by itself. It behooves one who is coming to track Mountain Gorillas to walk along with eyes wide open and camera at the ready to see all that Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has to offer to you.
Besides Gorilla tracking (trekking) you can take day trails from 30 minutes to 8 hours from the Buhoma Area enjoying the peaceful forest and birders can find over 190 bird species in the area of Buhoma. The three hour waterfall trail is one of the best and of course wherever you walk there are lots of butterflies that will meet you on your path.
