Bwindi is one of the 4 national parks in Africa where mountain gorilla trekking is done in the sectors of Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija, here; over 100 permits are made available for purchase. The 4 to 7-hour activity kicks off at 8 am and each group is given about 1 hour with the gorillas. Visitors who want longer hours with the gorillas can always opt for the 4-hour habituation experience where you get to spend time with the animals in their habitat. As you follow the gorillas around, trained guides will be giving an educative insight into the whole habituation process. There are currently two-family groups being habituated therefore it’s easier for tourists to get closer, take photos without scaring them away.
The park offers some of the best gaming activities like cycling, hiking, and nature walk. The most famous ride is the interesting 13km mountain biking ride along the mountain trail to the Ivy River organized by the Buhoma community rest camp. As you enjoy this 6-7-hour biking initiative named “Ride 4 a Woman”look out for Bushbucks, Red-tailed monkeys; and the Black and White colobus monkeys. Those interested in exploring the impeccable beauty Bwindi forest has to offer, get ready for the organized nature walks developed on trails along with the Buhoma sector of the forest. The Rushura hill hike with its impressive views of the Rwenzori Mountains, conical peaks of Virunga volcanoes is a perfect spot for photographers. There is also a remarkable guided walk along the Ivy river walk that passes through Mukempunu locally translated a “place of pigs”. The pleasant Buhoma-Nkuringo trail also offers astounding views of misty hills a perfect spot for photographers.