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South West · Gorillas
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Around half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas live in this forest. An hour with one habituated family is the single most-remembered morning in East African travel.
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Why visit
- Mountain gorilla trekking with habituated families
- A UNESCO World Heritage forest over 25,000 years old
- More than 350 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics
Things to do
- Gorilla trekking (permit required, capped daily)
- Gorilla habituation experience — four hours instead of one
- Batwa cultural trail
- Birding the Mubwindi swamp
Know before you go
- Permits are dated, capped and sell out months ahead in high season
- Treks range from ninety minutes to a full, steep day
- Hiring a porter is inexpensive and puts money directly into the villages
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Sample Forest Lodge
Bwindi, South West
