Where to Stay
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Covered in thick tropical rainforest and often shrouded in mist, Bwindi provides a perfect habitat for mountain gorillas.
Spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys it certainly looks the part and having survived the last ice age is considered one of the most biologically diverse forests in Africa. The birding here is big and colourful, the forest dark and inviting and the sense of adventure palpable.
A little more about Bwindi
Bwindi is considered one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The national park has over 90 species of mammal, including 11 primates, including chimpanzees (rarely seen) and the black and white colobus (always seen!). The forest birding ranks with the best in Uganda including the colourful turaco, Africa green broadbill and flycatcher, with 23 highly localised Albertine Rift endemics present.
Why visit Bwindi
- Come face to face with mountain gorillas
- Search for dazzling turaco’s and black and white colobus monkeys
- Visit the local Bwindi community hospital
- Follow forest walks to waterfalls and traditional villages
- Join gorilla vet researchers in the forest on our unique Gorilla Doctor tour, or take up the challenge and hike from one side of Bwindi to the other, walking between lodges…
Experiences
A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your holiday to Uganda.
Uganda
Gorilla Forest Lodge
Gorilla Forest Lodge is a luxury lodge nestled in the rainforests on a mountainside in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Reopened in June 2025 after a complete overhaul, Gorilla Forest Lodge is an unrivalled…
Uganda
Bwindi Lodge
This attractive, low key lodge was one of the first to be built in the area and sits in a fantastic location, with uninterrupted views of Bwindi Forest. After a day of trekking, retreat to the…
Uganda
Buhoma Lodge
The warmth and welcome of this lodge are what sets it apart and the spirit of the original Buhoma Homestead built on the site shines through. Each of the eight wood and stone cottages is set…
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Uganda
Mountain Gorillas and the Masai Mara
Trek in search of gorillas in the forests of Uganda. Encounter these iconic primates, whose very existence is under threat, then fly north to the open plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Here, spends several days on safari, in search of the wide…
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Uganda
Highlights of Uganda: Primates and Predators
Experience the diversity of Uganda, exploring three national parks on a journey that blends volcanic landscapes, endangered primates, big cats and colourful birdlife. Wild savannah, dense rainforests and volcanic craters make this a trip of spectacular landscapes, as well as diverse wildlife.
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Uganda
Flying Safari from Bwindi to Lake Victoria
Explore Uganda by light aircraft, flying from one forgotten wilderness to the next. Search for gorillas in the clouds, meet dancing Karamajong tribes and hunt for the elusive shoebill stork, before relaxing on the beaches of Lake Victoria.
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Uganda
Highlights of Uganda: Primates and Predators
Experience the diversity of Uganda, exploring three national parks on a journey that blends volcanic landscapes, endangered primates, big cats and colourful birdlife. Wild savannah, dense rainforests and volcanic craters make this a trip of spectacular landscapes, as well as…
Idea
Uganda
Flying Safari from Bwindi to Lake Victoria
Explore Uganda by light aircraft, flying from one forgotten wilderness to the next. Search for gorillas in the clouds, meet dancing Karamajong tribes and hunt for the elusive shoebill stork, before relaxing on the beaches of Lake Victoria.
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Chris Johnston
Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
Almost three decades ago, I set off for a three-month trip to Africa – and ended up staying for two years. Since then, I’ve led groups through Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi, and have been named a Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Condé Nast Traveller. This depth of knowledge and on-the-ground experience is something I bring to each tailor made itinerary I create.
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