Half of the 720 gorillas in the world habit in Bwindi impenetrable forest and trekking is the main attraction. The forest offers an intriguingly true African jungle experience with its dense growth, vines and other vegetation. Bwindi impenetrable forest is the true African jungle.

Size: 331 sq km

District: Shared by; Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro

Geographical Location: South Western Uganda on the Edge of the Western Rift Valley.

Altitude: 1,16o – 2,607 m

Physical features: The Park is formed by upsurges of the western Rift Valley, part of the Rukiga Highlands. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park contains the 2-sq-km Mubwindi swamp and a number of smaller swamps. Munyaga River tumbles down the steep slopes south-east, nearby Buhoma, flowing through a series of waterfalls.

Vegetation: There are over 163 species of trees, 10 of which occur nowhere else in Uganda and 16 of which show very limited distribution elsewhere in Uganda. The park has an extensive stand of bamboo about 6 sq km and Tropical rainforest.

Animals: Bwindi has 326 gorillas almost a half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, 120 species of mammals. Other species include Chimpanzee, bush pig, giant forest hog and two types of duiker.

Bird Life: There are also 346 species of birds, 184 are typical forest species. A few of these species are; Kivu grand thrush, white-bellied robin chat, red-throated ale the, collared apalis, short-tailed warbler, blue headed sunbird, strange weaver and Rwenzori baits.

Visitor facilities: There is a community run campground in Buhoma. The nearest accommodation is in Kabale, 120km to the South-east.