Introduction to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Trekking and mountain gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda’s Kanungu district, spans around 32,000 hectares of Africa’s oldest tropical rainforest. Famous for Gorilla Trekking, it boasts exceptional biodiversity with over 163 species and about 100 ferns, and is a renowned home for mountain gorillas.
It is important to note that Uganda hosts the largest section world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas and Bwindi National Park is one of the two national parks honored by nature to have mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorillas is a celebrated Collection of a series of biodiversity, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site to indicate how important it is to the ecosystem and deserves to be preserved at all costs.
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History of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was first gazette as a forest reserve in 1942 by the British colonial government that was in charge of Uganda at the moment. They realized the urgent need for the protection of the forest and the conservation of the diverse flora and fauna species such as the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was later transformed into an animal sanctuary in 1964 to protect the mountain gorillas after a series of research was conducted by professionals. It was not until 1992 that it was upgraded to National Park status for Gorilla Trekking.
The uniqueness of Bwindi impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is unique in Uganda, hosting the largest population of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Thousands of travelers visit annually for Gorilla Trekking, aiming to spend time up close with these gentle giants.
The astonishing biodiversity of Bwindi further sets it apart from the rest of the National park in the country. It is home to the oldest natural rainforest in Africa. and mountain gorillas Therefore, visitors to the park have the golden opportunity to view some of the oldest tree species that have ever existed on the African continent.
Activities done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This magnificent National Park offers the ground for exciting tourist activities including Gorilla Trekking to be indulged in by travelers who spare time to visit. Some of the exciting activities include;
Gorilla Trekking
This is the main activity that is to say the cash cow of the National Park Gorilla Trekking. The biggest percentage of the visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are those seeking adventures with the mountain gorillas.
Gorilla habituation.
It is yet another exciting activity that cannot be missed in this National Park. It allows travelers to spend more time with the mountain gorillas learning and unlearning things about them. It gives a wholesome experience as compared to the usual Gorilla Trekking.
Batwa cultural experiences.
The Batwa Traditional people inhabit the outskirts of Bwindi impenetrable National Park and they have such interesting culture and traditions associated with them. They are a source of entertainment to the visitors. They welcome guests and tell stories about their way of life and how they coexist with the mountain gorillas in the forest.
Such stories make visits to Bwindi worthwhile.
Community walks.
The community walks help travelers to have a more satisfying trip after a long Gorilla Trekking of the mountain gorillas. Traversing through the natural vegetation and the local villages, watching the local people groom their teenagers is another rewarding moment the visitors to Bwindi’s impenetrable National Park have at their exposure.
Main attractions
The mountain gorillas are the main attractions in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Bwindi hosts 21 fully habituated gorilla families that are up for visits. They are scattered all over her 4 Gorilla Trekking sectors that is to say Nkuringo, Rushaga, Buhoma, and Ruhija with each sector providing unique experiences to visitors.
Bwindi National Park is not only home to mountain gorillas but also other species of primates especially the black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and East African rift valley endemic birds.
How to access Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Travelers heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Trekking from Kampala can access it by driving through the Kampala – Mbarara – Kanungu road. It takes about a 10-hour Drive from Kampala to Bwindi covering the 501.4 kilometer distance.
Visitors can also opt for a flight to the park by boarding from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro airstrip from where they can be picked up by tourist guides to continue with the journey to the park for exhilarating expeditions.
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