Bwindi for luxury travel

Bwindi is a good choice for luxury travel.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Bwindi is a montane rainforest in south-western Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley, ranging from about 1,160 to 2,600 m. It holds nearly half the world's mountain gorillas, and trekking requires permits issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Why Bwindi for luxury travel?

• You can fly straight to an airstrip near your lodge.

What awaits you in Bwindi

• About 459 mountain gorillas, nearly half the world population
• Gorilla trekking in four sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga
• Over 350 bird species, including Albertine Rift endemics
• Cultural encounters with Batwa and Bakiga communities
• UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wildlife you may encounter: mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and birdlife.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. Daily scheduled flights from Entebbe reach Kihihi and Kisoro airstrips (about 1 hr 10 min), followed by a 4x4 transfer. By road from Kampala it is roughly a full day.

Activities that fit

gorilla trekking.

When to go

The best period overall is June to August and December to February.

The driest months; trails are relatively easier and demand for gorilla permits is high.

Other destinations for luxury travel

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Madikwe South Africa
• Sabi Sand South Africa

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Sources: Uganda Wildlife Authority - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · SafariBookings - Bwindi climate · Climates to Travel - Uganda (Kabale normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.