Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has about 6 major trails within the forest which tourists follow as they explore this great thick evergreen forest. The park is majorly known for its Mountain Gorilla populations, but apart from these great apes the forest has a lot more to offer to its visitors. The different trails lead to different attractions like waterfalls, forest walks, impressive birdlife, primate encounters and mountain and scenery views. The activity is done in the company of an armed ranger guide to ensure safety of the hikers.
Nature walk in Bwindi Forest is $30 for Foreign National Residents, $15 for Foreign Residents and Ugx 10,000 for East African Residents per person per ...
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has about 6 major trails within the forest which tourists follow as they explore this great thick evergreen forest. The park is majorly known for its Mountain Gorilla populations, but apart from these great apes the forest has a lot more to offer to its visitors. The different trails lead to different attractions like waterfalls, forest walks, impressive birdlife, primate encounters and mountain and scenery views. The activity is done in the company of an armed ranger guide to ensure safety of the hikers.
Nature walk in Bwindi Forest is $30 for Foreign National Residents, $15 for Foreign Residents and Ugx 10,000 for East African Residents per person per day. On top of the above price, park entrance fee is added.
The trails include;
The Ivi River Walk: This is 14km and takes around seven hours. It is ideal for those who love hiking and nature. The trail passes a place known as Mukempunu – meaning “a place of pigs”. Wild pigs are usually spotted along this trail.
The Buhoma-Nkuringo Trail: This trail takes between 3-4 hours, and crosses right through the park, connecting the two villages (Buhoma and Nkuringo) and offers impressive views of the misty hillsides as you ascend the hills towards Nkuringo. Start the trail from Buhoma and the safari driver will drive to the end of the trail where you will find him and drive back to the lodge. This trail can also be completed as part of the Ivi River Walk.
The Habinyanja: This trail Trail 4-6hrs and is also another recommended trail for those who love hiking and nature as well as birders. After crossing the Munyaga River, get ready for a fairly steep ascent of the Habigorogoro and Riyovi Ridge that overlooks the Buhoma River. Found along this trail is the legendry “African Corner” named after a rock piece depicting a map of Africa. Following the steep ascent, keen hikers can enjoy a more relaxed gentle slope to the mighty Habinyanja swamp. Birders on this trail should watch out for several swamp bird species like the Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Black Duck and Black Bee Eaters, among others.
Muyanga Waterfall Walk: This departs from Buhoma along the River Ivi-Nkuringo trail and culminates in the sensational sight of the falls plunging over a 33 meters high cliff.
Rushura Hill Walk: This trail passes through one forest shared by two countries and on a clear day, expect to have view Lakes Edward and George and the Rwenzori Mountains as well as the conical peaks of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Muzubijiro Loop: This is a 6km walk around a hill, where you will encounter primates like L’hoest monkey, baboon, black and white colobus monkeys and birds and a point along this trail offers great views of the Virunga highlands.
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