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BWINDI INPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK:
P.O. Box 51322 - 00200, Nairobi,
Kenya. Website:
www.continentalsafaris.com
tours@continentalsafaris.com
Tel: +254 20 2244 068; Fax: +254 20 317 656; Mobile: +254 722 884 748
In the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest live half the world's
population of highly endangered Mountain Gorillas. Visiting them is one of
the most emotional wildlife encounters you will ever experience.
This pocket of huge primeval forest in the Virunga Mountain range is one of
the most biologically diverse areas on earth. It has an eco-system that
defines the very essence of the continent and has therefore been designated
as a World Heritage Site.
The forest floor is damp and laden with leaf mould, matted vegetation and
fallen vines, which serve to trip you up as you clamber up and down the
slippery slopes in search of a glimpse of the elusive gorillas.
Searching up to altitudes of 6,500 feet (1,982 metres) can be exhausting but
the rewards are worth it. Of course it may not be as difficult as that, but
when visiting the Bwindi gorillas you should be prepared to unleash the
explorer in you.
VISITING THE GORILLA'S:
You will be told that if the big male silverback charges at you, you should
look down and remain exactly where you are in a submissive pose. These words
of wisdom are directly opposite to your natural instincts, but luckily a
ranger is there to grab you should your feet disobey the instructions. The
noise of the silverback pounding his chest during this mock charge, is akin
to overhead thunder and more than enough to make your knees knock and heart
miss a beat. As the gorillas grow more accustomed to human presence, the
charges do not happen so often. Each gorilla group is only visited for one
hour a day by a limited number of people who have normally purchased permits
months in advance.
OTHER ANIMALS:
There are many other primates in the park including chimpanzees, black and
white colobus, red colobus and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey and
L'Hoest's monkey.
Wildlife inhabiting the forest floor includes elephants, giant forest hogs
and small antelopes, few of which are encountered.
SEASONS:
Dry Season: January and February plus June to September are the driest
months and are the best time for gorilla trekking. Even in the dry season
you should be prepared to get wet in the occasional afternoon thunderstorm.
Rainy Season: many roads are impassable after the long rains of March to May
and it becomes hot and humid with a very slippery forest floor. It also
usually rains in October and November.
Temperatures: a pleasantly hot temperature of 80°F (25°C) can be expected
from June to September, rising to 85°F (27°C) in January and February.
BWINDI SPECIALITIES:
• Close encounters with mountain gorillas
• Hiking the Virunga Mountains
• Unique flora
FACTS:
The park covers an area of 127 miles˛ (330km˛).
It is located in the far south-west of the country where Uganda, Rwanda and
DRC (Congo) meet.
Getting to Bwindi is an adventure in itself as you have to cross much of
Uganda by road to get there.
Permits are limited to 12 per day, many of which are purchased by through
operators.
