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Climate and Weather in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi impenetrable national park is based in a tropical rainforest located in the southwest of Uganda. The park experiences tropical climate with two seasons i.e. the wet season and dry season. The wet/rainy season in the months of March to May and September -November, the dry season in the months of December- February, and June -August. It is important to note that Bwindi impenetrable national park does not experience full dry seasons because even in the dry seasons, there are some light rain pours witnessed any day anytime. Bwindi has recorded an average annual rainfall of 2390mm with the months of November, March, April May, September and October having the highest volumes of rainfall. The thick vegetation in and around the park is greatly supported by this sufficient [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park What is Gorilla trekking? Gorilla trekking is an adventurous activity that involves hiking within the thick forests searching for Gorillas. This activity can take 2 to 7 hours depending on where the Gorilla Family you are looking for is located on that particular day. Mountain Gorilla trekking can be done in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi What is a Gorilla trekking permit? A gorilla trekking permit is a legal document that is issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to a traveler that gives him or her permission to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park. How much is a Gorilla permit in Uganda? And where can I get it? A gorilla permit is 700 USD in Uganda [...]

Facts About Uganda Thinking of visiting Uganda here are some interesting facts you m need to know, Uganda is a landlocked country located on the African continent bordering five countries i.e. Kenya in the west, South Sudan in the North, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the East, Rwanda in the Southwest, and Tanzania in the south. The longest border is shared with the DRC. The capital city of Uganda is Kampala Make it a point to take a tour of this city. It will give you an insight into the social life of Ugandans, especially the biggest ethnic group of the Baganda Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi The official languages are English and Swahili. However, English and Luganda are also widely used as a means of communication by people from different regions [...]

8 Things You Must Carry on Your Visit to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Are you planning to travel to Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park and wondering what items you should NOT leave behind?  Well, we got you sorted with a list of 8 must-haves on this trip. What to wear for gorilla trekking Hiking boots First on your checklist should be hiking boots. The Bwindi forest has a hilly terrain and therefore you will need strong good hiking boots especially if you plan to do Gorilla tracking or hiking on this trip. Sandals and open shoes are not recommended for these activities because they cannot handle the steep hills and muddy trails in this forest. Long-sleeved shirts and Long trousers This being a thick forest, short pants and short-sleeved shirts are not recommended. [...]

Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Impenetrable national park is very popular for tracking mountain gorillas however because of the variations in altitude and habitat types, this national park supports a variety of species of birds, making it a bird watchers paradise Bwindi impenetrable forest national park contains 90% of all Albertine rift endemics. Experienced birdwatchers can spot 100 species of birds per day. birding in Bwindi impenetrable national park Some of the major bird species on the checklist to see in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include: Handsome Francolin, Shelly’s Greenbul, Yellow-streaked, Greenbul, Red-throated Alethe, Archer’s Robin-Chat, White-bellied Robin-Chat, Kivu Ground-Thrush, Mountain Yellow Warbler, African Wood Owl, Rwenzori Nightjar, Bar-tailed Trogon, and Black Bee-eater Bird watching is an alternative activity you can do before or after tracking gorillas in the Rushaga sector [...]

Forest Elephants in Uganda (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) Elephants are the largest existing land animals. The Bwindi impenetrable national park is one of the places where you can find African Forest elephants in Uganda. African forest elephants are smaller, with their ears more oval-shaped and their tusks are straight and point downward. Forest elephants also have a much slower reproductive rate. Forest Elephants in Bwindi The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is one of the only places in Africa where forest elephants are known to regularly hybridize with savanna elephants African forest elephants were listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. Other threats to wild elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people. Forest [...]