There are four entrances to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Since this park is big in size, four locations have been developed where you can start your trip from.
Bwindi features four main well-established visitor centers where briefing and allocation of park ranger guides is done by the park official. The four main sectors/regions/information centers in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include Ruhija, Buhoma sector, Rushaga, and Nkuringo region.
The four tourism information centers in Bwindi National Park are found in the different parts of the park. Visitors on gorilla safaris or birding tour can choose their tourism/gorilla trekking center right from the initial stages of booking gorilla permits. The region/center you choose to spend your Uganda holiday in Bwindi should be guided by what you intend to do or gorilla families you want to track. Here is a detailed guide to each of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park tourism information centres (sectors/regions/areas).
These are also the entrances where gorilla treks start from.
– Buhoma in the North
– Ruhija in the East
– Rushaga in the South
– Nkuringo in the South
Buhoma Sector
Buhoma sector is located in the Northern end of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is known for gorilla trekking and visitors can explore gorilla families such as Rushegura, Mubare, Habinyanja, and Katwe gorilla family.
Buhoma is also an ideal sector for birding tours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Birding in Buhoma allows you to explore birds such as the Ross’s turacos, cape wagtail, white-throated greenbul, handsome francolin, African dusky flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, bar-tailed trogon, barred long-tailed cuckoo, African broadbill, yellow-fronted canary, and black bee-eater, etc.
Visitors with plans to start their activities at Buhoma can consider booking the lodges including Engagi Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, and Volcanoes Safari Bwindi Lodge.
Ruhija sector
If your focus is to track gorillas in Ruhija sector, then expect to visit habituated gorilla families such as Mukiza gorilla group, Kyaguriro group, Bitukura gorilla family, & Oruzogo gorilla group family. Besides unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences, Ruhija is also known for its rewarding hiking adventures. It is at Ruhija where the highest peak is found “Rwamunyonyi peak.”
The popular hiking trails in Ruhija sector include the Bamboo trail and Mubwindi Swamp trail. The Mubwindi swamp trail is 5 km long nature walking trail and offers moderate hikes. It is an outstanding birding trail, a spot where you can enjoy sight of birds such as African green broadbills, handsome francolin, and Grauer’s swamp warblers.
Bamboo trail is an extensive 10 km trail and is an ideal area for you to enjoy sight of different primates and birds.
Visitors with intentions to explore the wonders in Ruhija can book lodges in or around Ruhija tourism information center. Top lodges to consider for overnight stay in and around Ruhija region include Cuckooland Tented Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Agandi Lodge, Bwindi Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and others.
Rushaga sector
They include Mucunguzi gorilla family, Kahungye group, Mishaya gorilla group, Nshongi gorilla family, Busingye, Bweza gorilla group, and Rwigi gorilla group, etc.
When planning to explore Rushaga sector or region in Bwindi, consider booking available accommodation options nearby the briefing center. Top accommodation options to book for overnight stay in and around Rushaga sector in Bwindi include Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, and Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge etc.
Nkuringo Region
Nkuringo is also most popular for enriching gorilla trekking experiences. Beyond gorilla treks, Nkuringo also offers the best of birding or bird watching tours, nature walk, and cultural safaris, etc.
These entrances are open all yaer round.