Located in the extreme south west of Uganda the park covers 331sq kms of dense rain forest. It is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, containing both montane and lowland forest, making it the ideal habitat for the rare and magnificent mountain gorilla.

Since the late Diana Fossey brought their plight into the world spotlight, the numbers of this unique mammal have remained fairly constant with a worldwide population of approximately 600 (over half of which live in this park). There are two habituated groups of mountain gorillas with a maximum of six visitors to each group per day. Due to these restricted numbers it is best to book permits as far in advance as possible in order to avoid disappointment. The park ranges between 1160metres and 2607metres in altitude and contains at least 120 species of mammals, making it one of the richest ecosystems in Africa.

Although the main activity is mountain gorilla tracking, visitors may also see chimpanzee, blue monkey and baboon. As well as these other primates there are some 346 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies and 163 species of trees, thus catering for nature enthusiasts of all kinds.

The trekkers of gorillas in Bwindi national park must follow the rules and regulations for gorilla tours. The rules will be speculated to you by our staff and also by the tour guide before the search for these apes is on, at the starting point. Please endevour to abide by them for conservation purposes of the endangered species.

Africa is a land of contrast and intrigue. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures and people, of awe-inspiring beauty and majestic landscapes, where wild animals roam freely in their natural habitat.

Explore the fascinating “Pearl of Africa” and all her riches on a Uganda tour on one of tailor made safari itinerary for African Safaris Travel. The safari destinations in Uganda, especially the national parks are situated in one of the many remote locations south and north of equatorial East Africa.

There are some places you would go to on a safari and then there are places that make the safari special. With so many things to do and see, Uganda is provided as a true safari destination with national parks comprising of Murchison falls, Bwindi gorilla forest, Queen Elizabeth wildlife park and Kibale forest popular for chimpanzee tracking safari. Other safari parks / destinations are; Lake Mburo safari park, Lake Bunyonyi, Semliki national park, Kidepo valley, mountains Rwenzori and Elgon for hiking, Mgahinga gorilla park. The great River Nile, Ssese Islands, Ngamba Chimp Islands, birding sites, sipi falls and much more since the list is endless.

A gorilla safari at Bwindi and Mgahinga forest parks, is undoubtedly the top preferred tour for all most any tourist to Uganda. Uganda is the only country where the endangered mountain gorilla can be seen in its natural habitat. Uganda hosts more than half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world. A permit for a gorilla costs US $500 and must always be booked in advance since the number of people allowed to see these creatures is always limited.

Personal tastes will affect your itinerary a great deal, and we would recommend that you make your choices taking into consideration your need for comfort or your ability and desire to rough it, in case of adventure.