9 Things to do and see in Bwindi impenetrable forest

9 Things to do and see in Bwindi impenetrable forest that every traveler must try before leaving Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Bwindi forest often referred to as the gorilla highlands has captivating sceneries and activities for every traveler.

Bwindi impenetrable forest is a vast forest of both montane and lowland vegetation made up of 4 sectors of Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Buhoma.

The 9 must do activities of Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park.

Gorilla habituation
Gorilla trekking
Bird watching
Batwa cultural experience
Forest nature walks
Local community visits
Mountain biking
Waterfalls visits/hiking
Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe visit

Gorilla habituation

Gorilla habituation however much expensive is the number one experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Gorilla habituation takes place mainly in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi.

A Gorilla habituation permit costs $1,500 for Foreign non residents, $1,000 for Foreign residents and Ugx 750,000 for East Africans.

Gorilla habituation experience allows you to trek mountains gorillas and spend 4 hours in close interaction with the gorillas.

Gorilla trekking

Gorilla trekking is equally one of the best amazing experiences in Bwindi impenetrable and Uganda as a whole.

A gorilla trekking permit costs $700 for Foreign non residents, $600 for Foreign residents and Ugx 250,000 for East Africans.

A gorilla trekking experience allows you to spend 1 hour close to the mountain gorillas.

Gorilla trekking is usually booked in advance as the number of gorilla trekking permits is always limited.

Bird watching

Bird watching is number 3 of the top 9 things to do and see in Bwindi impenetrable forest.

Batwa cultural experience

The Batwa cultural experience is the 4 must do and see experience in Bwindi. The Batwa are the indigenous people around Bwindi impenetrable forest.

They have a very rich indigenous culture that you must experience when in and around Bwindi impenetrable forest or Uganda.

Forest nature walks

Local community visits

Mountain biking

Waterfalls visits/hiking

Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe visit