Bwindi National Park is home to one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world- the incredible mountain gorillas which are listed under the IUCN red list among the top endangered species. Home to over 459 mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO world heritage site that attracts thousands of primate lovers and nature enthusiasts. The park is not only home to the mountain gorillas but also other species that include up to 120 mammal species, 348 bird species, 27 forg species and over 220 butterfly species making it one of most biologically diverse places in the world.
Bwindi is home to 14 habituated gorilla families or groups containing between 10 to 40 individuals headed by the Silverback. Rushaga, Nkuringo, Buhoma and Ruhija are the top gorilla trekking regions where most of the classic Uganda gorilla safari adventures take place. The good accommodation coupled with closeness to the park quarters ensure you enjoy your stay in any region you would love to encounter the gorillas from.
Are planning a gorilla safari in Uganda and wondering how to get to Bwindin National Park, we at 4×4 Car Hire Kampala present to you 3 of the best ways to get there by air and road.
Rent A Car – The safest and most comfortable way to get to Bwindi forest is by renting a 4×4 car with a driver or you can decide to do a Bwindi self drive adventure which is much cheaper and flexible. You will need a strong and reliable 4×4 car and camping gear if you are into outdoor accommodation. Bwindi is situated 473 km southwest of Kampala city with road trips lasting up to 8 hours while it will only take about 2 hours if you start your trip from Kabale and even less when in Kisoro.
Book a public bus – There are a variety of passenger buses that travel from Kampala to Kisoro and Kanungu that you can book in person at the few bus stations in the city. Some of the top buses that travel to Kisoro and Kabale include Mordern coast, Jaguar, Bismakran, Horizon & Trinity with fares ranging between 30000 UGX to 50000 UGX depending on the bus brand. As cheap as traveling in a public bus may be, its alos the most unreliable and unsafe way to get to Bwindi forest plus you have to get another taxi or public vehicle to get you to the park which adds more cost and inconvenience.
Book a flight – One of the fastest ways to get to Bwindi national park is by boarding an airplane through a charter flight company like AeroLink & Qwik Flight. These companies offer cheap daily 1 hour flights from Entebbe airport to Kisoro airstrip where you re picked up by the safari lodge or camp welcoming committee and driven to your place of stay.
Are planning to gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and wondering the best way to get to Bwindi National Park?, the above three ways are guaranteed to get you there no matter the number of people you are traveling with. We at 4×4 Car Hire Kampala not only offer rental cars for self drive in Bwindi but also organize guided tours offering you expert tour-guides along with a well-serviced 4×4 car for the trip. You can contact us now by sending an email to booking@4x4carhirekampala.com or call us now on +256779612466 to speak with our reservations team