At only 321 km2 (124 mi2), Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers a small area but packs a big punch in terms of wildlife conservation, most famously protecting an estimated 400 mountain gorillas.
In addition to gorilla, the park boasts 120 mammal species including elephant and antelope, and over 350 species of bird. It is considered one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and is among Uganda's oldest and most varied rainforests, dating back over 25,000 years and containing almost 400 species of plants.
Treks start early in the morning, with the mountains still full of low clouds and mist. These expeditions can range from an hour to a full day and you get to spend time with these magnificent primates and watch the silverback and his family enjoy their slow pace of life amongst the greenery of the forest clouds, veiled in ethereal mist, creating a canvas of otherworldly beauty.
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