Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park is Uganda’s famous misty worlds UNESCO site, located in the South-western parts of Uganda ,known for its rich biodiversity and impenetrable misty jungle.
Bwindi Impenetrable is a home to nearly half of the worlds remaining mountain gorillas.
Bwindi impenetrable Forest National park is divided into four sectors, namely
- Buhoma Sector
- Ruhija Sector
- Rushaga Sector
- Nkuringo sector
All the four sectors will give you a unique experience and ounce in a life time experience.
How to get there
Connecting to these four sectors comes with various routes depending on the flow of your travel plan.
Getting to Buhoma Sector
The most popular self-drive route from Kampala or Entebbe will be Kampala/Entebbe-Masaka-Mbarara-Ntungamo-Rukunjiri-Kihihi-Buhoma alternatively, the route from queen Elizabeth National Park for a connecting Self-Drive road trip will be Katunguru-Ishasha-Kihihi-Buhoma.
Getting to Ruhija Sector
The most popular Self-drive route from Kampala/Entebbe is driving via Masaka town- Mbarara-kabale.
Getting to Rushaga/Nkuringo
These two sectors commonly share the same route, the most common route is from Kampala/Entebbe-Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale-Kisoro route
Planning for a 4×4 road trip road trip to this Africa’s iconic wildness would be the best idea either when your planning for a self-drive adventure or a driver guided adventure expect a drive of 8-10hours from Kampala/Entebbe or about 2-3hours if your transiting from near by parks like Lake Mburo or Queen Elizabeth National park, a 4×4 car rental would be an ideal option to smoothen up the all journey by navigating into the rough potholes, steep hills and gravel roads to this impenetrable National park.
What to know when planning a 4×4 self-drive Uganda Gorilla trekking Adventure
- A Gorilla permit costs 800$ for a foreign Non Resident, 700$ for foreign residents and 300000ugx for an EastAfrican resident.
- The best time to do gorilla trekking is June & August, however June more recommended because its less busier compared to July and August, however considering December and February would be a right time as well.
- Roads in Bwindi are more scenic but rugged expect driving through mountain paths, steep hills, gravel tracks, a 4×4 vehicle is a must.
Parking List for Gorilla Trekking
- Insect repellents
- Light rain jacket
- Gloves
- Face mask
- Long Pant Trousers
- Water proof hiking boots
- Camera & Binoculars
Where to stay In Bwindi
Buhoma
- Buhoma Gorilla camp
- Haven Lodge buhoma
- Ride4 woman Buhoma
- Buhoma community rest camp
Ruhija
- Bakiga Lodge
- Agadi Uganda
- Ruhija Gorilla friends campsite
- Ruhija community rest camp
Rushaga
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla lodge
- Nshonji Camp
- Gorilla Leisure lodge
How to access a gorilla permit
There mainly two ways of getting a gorilla permit/ticket ,the most recommended way is by contacting a tour operator , a reservations officer will handle the entire process, alternatively there is a direct contact with the Uganda Wildlife Authority however this process might give slow response, at 4wd car rental Uganda we take the pride in handling all your Gorilla trekking and habituation query, from reserving you gorilla Tickets, to selecting the right 4×4 car rental needed for your gorilla trekking experience.