Bwindi forest situated in south western Uganda is well known for Mountain Gorillas. It is also home to the chimpanzee and around 120 mammal species.

Some of the finest birding in Africa can also be experienced in this park.

Access: The drive from Kampala to Bwindi usually takes a minimum of 9 hours.

By road: the most direct route is by driving from Kampala through Ntungamo via Rukungiri and on to Buhoma.

Nkuringo can be accessed by driving to Kisoro via Kabale. A 4 x 4 WD vehicle is usually recommended for the drive to Bwindi.

By air: Chartered planes can be booked for your flight to either Kayonza or Kisoro Airstrips and then by road to Buhoma, Ruhija, Nshongi and Nkuringo respectively.

Where to Stay: Within the park and near the Buhoma entrance gate are accommodation facilities ranging from Budget to up market. Recommended accommodation facilities include; Gorilla Resort, Kitandara Tented Camp, Silver Back Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge and Gorilla Forest Camp. The Nkuringo Eco lodge in Nkuringo, Gorilla Safari Lodge in Nshongi and Ruhija Safari Lodge in Ruhija are equally good up market options.

Fees:

Foreign Non-Residents Per 24 hours / Per Person

Adults   US$35

Children (5-15 years)   US$20

Foreign Residents Per 24 hours / Per Person

Adults   US$25

Children (5-15 years)   US$10

East Africans Per 24 hours / Per Person

Adults   Ush 10,000

Children (5-15 years)   Ush 5,000

Gorilla Tracking (Minimum age Limit - 15 years)

Non Residents   US$500

Foreign Residents   US$475

East Africans   Ush 250,000

Note: Gorilla Permit Fees include entrance fees for the day, guide fees and community levy.