Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Situated in southwest Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is perhaps best known for its primate population. The park is spread out across valleys and ridges and has five major rivers which flow through the area and into Rift Valley.

It is thought that the forest protects around four hundred mountain gorillas, which surprisingly make up half of the world’s population. Cheetah Safaris can help you achieve your dreams of visiting the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

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Kibale is the nearest town to Bwindi and is eighteen miles away by road! The Bwindi National Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its ecological importance in the world, as it has some of the richest populations of reptiles, moths, and other mammals.

It is thought to have the richest animal community in East Africa with over 120 species of mammal, ten of which are primates alone. Read more about the safaris we offer and look at the prices of our Uganda Safaris.

Owned by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, this National Park has total protection for the animals and its inhabitants who rely on agriculture in the area to make a living.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Park Entry Fee

Entrance fee

All Bwindi Impenetrable National Park fees are payable at the gate at the time of entrance. Park fees are valid for 24 hours and adults are charged as follows:

  • Adults are charged $40 for Foreign Non-Residents
  • $30 for Foreign Residents
  • UGX 20,000 for East African Citizens

Children are charged as follows:

  • $20 for Foreign Non-Residents
  • $10 for Foreign Residents
  • UGX 5,000 for East African Citizens.

Carrying a small amount of Ugandan currency, the shilling (UGX) can be useful when paying for smaller ticket items.

NB:- Please note these are difference charges from Gorilla Permits. Gorilla Permits in Bwindi National Park Uganda is USD 800 per 1 Hour.

Best Time to Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The best time to visit Bwindi National Park in the southwestern part of Uganda is during the dry seasons. Bwindi National Park is one of the best places to visit for a primate experience in Uganda and it is located on the edge of the Albertine rift valley.

Silverback Gorillas are considered the largest primates and the type of gorillas in Uganda are mountain gorillas. The dry season in Bwindi National Park is experienced during the months around June, July, August, September, and October and also December, January, and February. During this time of the year, conditions for seeing gorillas are favorable in the national park.

Being close to the equator, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a tropical climate. Daytime temperatures usually hover around 23°Cand drop to around 11°C at night, depending on the altitude. Rain falls throughout the year, however considerably less during the dry season from June to August and December to February.

How to get to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You can get here by chartered or scheduled flight. Kihihi is the closest airport to the Buhoma and Ruhija areas of the park, and Kisoro Airport is the closest airport to Rushaga and Nkuringo.
If you are planning on visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park during your visit to Uganda too, you can drive from there to the Northern edge of Bwindi in around three to four hours.

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