A Guide to Seeing Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda


Tracking mountain gorillas through East Africa’s great forests is the ultimate wildlife experience. Head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda for a close encounter with the world’s greatest ape.

Almost half of the world’s wild gorillas live in the dense jungle of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. A vast, protected area of rolling, tree-covered mountains, this remote park remains one of Africa’s last outposts for mountain gorilla conservation. Over the last decade, Bwindi has become one of the best places in which to track gorillas. Observing these majestic apes in their natural surroundings is a truly unforgettable experience. In fact, nothing else really comes close.

What to expect from tracking mountain gorillas

The day begins bright and early with a briefing at Rushaga, where the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s (UWA) headquarters is located. Those tracking as part of a tour will have all transport taken care of. Those who’ve arranged it independently will need to make their own way there. Read the full travel article here. 

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest