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Tourist Attractions > Africa > Uganda > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | |
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Description Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda, on the edge of the western Rift Valley, covers an area of 331 sq km (128 sq miles). The forest, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, is a sanctuary for around half the world’s mountain gorillas, including the Mubare and the Habinyanja groups. It is also famed for being the home of the Colobus monkey, various species of chimpanzee, hundreds of species of birds and many other animals, including forest birds, snakes, lizards, chameleons and butterflies. As well as animals, the park is home to huge trees covered in creepers, a bamboo zone and rare plants, including mistletoe and orchids. Trekking permits to see the gorillas are strictly limited and must be booked in advance. Transportation Air: Entebbe International Airport. Road: Car: Kabale–Buhoma Road to the park headquarters at Buhoma (from Kabale). Four-wheel drive vehicles are advised. Contact Addresses Uganda Wildlife Authority, Plot 3, Kintu Road, Nakasero, PO Box 3530, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (041) 346 287/8 Website: www.uwa.or.ug Uganda - Map 
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