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Gorilla trekking
Mountain gorilla trekking
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Bwindi
An ancient rainforest and one of the world's most moving wildlife encounters.
Plan Your Bwindi JourneyCountryUganda
Best timeJune – September
Recommended stay3 nights
GatewayEntebbe / Kihihi or Kisoro
Ideal forGorillas · Forests · Life-list journeys
Bwindi · UgandaThe DestinationBwindi,
An ancient rainforest and one of the world's most moving wildlife encounters.
Bwindi,
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An ancient rainforest and one of the world's most moving wildlife encounters.Bwindi Impenetrable Forest rises in tangled ridges along Uganda's southwestern border. Expert trackers lead small groups through dense vegetation to spend a precious hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family, while forest walks and community experiences reveal the wider landscape.
We match the right camp, guide and pace to the season, then connect your stay smoothly with the rest of Uganda.
- Country
- Uganda
- Best time
- June – September
- Ideal for
- Gorillas · Forests · Life-list journeys
Signature Experiences
Each day is shaped around the landscape, wildlife and character that make Bwindi distinct.
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Forest and waterfall walks
Ancient montane rainforest
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Birding
Exceptional forest birding
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Batwa cultural experiences
Community-led experiences
Why Travel Here
What Makes Bwindi Special
An ancient rainforest and one of the world's most moving wildlife encounters. We will design your time here around the encounters that matter most to you.
Start planning- 01Mountain gorilla trekking
- 02Ancient montane rainforest
- 03Exceptional forest birding
- 04Community-led experiences
Seasons in Bwindi
These are useful regional patterns. Conditions vary each year, so we will advise on timing for the wildlife, activities and atmosphere you want.
Drier Months
Comfortable trekking conditions and excellent primate and wildlife viewing.
Short Dry Season
Another rewarding window for forest trekking and classic safari regions.
Green Season
Rainier trails, rich forest colour and superb birding with fewer visitors.
Handpicked Lodges in Bwindi
Explore all lodgesEco Lodge
Bwindi Forest Lodge
Bwindi, Uganda
A serene forest retreat created for unhurried days around Uganda’s mountain gorillas.
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Airport Transfer
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Birding Safaris
Explore remarkably diverse habitats alongside accomplished specialist guides.
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Cultural Encounters
Meet artists, pastoralists and storytellers through respectful local connections.
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Gorilla Trekking
A life-changing encounter in the forests of Uganda and Rwanda.
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Bwindi?
Tell us what draws you here and our local specialists will shape the right route, season and places to stay.