THE BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Bwindi is one of the countries newest national parks gazetted in 1991 and covering an area of 331 sqkm to conserve the last of the rarest remaining gorilla species the Mountain Gorilla. Bwindi is home to half the world's surviving population Mountain Gorillas being part of an important scientific conservation programme. The Park is located in south western Uganda, covering parts of Rukungiri, Kisoro, and Kabale Districts in an altitude range of 1,160m and 2,607m ASL.

It is situated in a hilly countryside which, together with some remnant lowland forest outside the boundary, constitute an important water catchment area for many rivers, supplying the agricultural land of the surrounding region.

This is one of the richest faunal communities in East Africa. There exists about one half of the world's population of the endangered Mountain Gorillas. Gorilla tracking being the main focus of tourism activities in the park began on 1st April, 1993. Other animals present in the park include the Black and white colobus monkey, chimpanzee, elephant, bushbuck, buffallo, civet cat, bushpig, giant forest hog, black-fronted duiker, yellow backed duiker, clawless otter, genet and many species of bats and rodents.

Birdlife in Bwindi is prolific and most certainly one of the best birding locations in East Africa. Species regarded by birders as specials to the park include Black billed turaco, Yellow eyed black flycatcher, Black bee-eater, Kivu ground thrush, Grauers warbler, Bar-tailed trogon and really too many more to mention. The Ruhija area of Bwindi is home to the Green Broadbill a very rare but ever present bird.

Gorilla Permits effective June 30th 2011 through June 30th 2013:

Gorilla Tracking Fee	Non-Resident	East African Resident	East African Citizen
No persons under 15yrs	$500-	$475-	Ush250,000-

No persons under 15 years of age may trek Gorillas
Gorilla tracking begins at 08.30. Arrive at least 15 mins prior to this for registration.
Rates do include park fee, guide fee a certificate of trekking and community levy.

Visitor entrance fees effective JJune 30th 2011 through June 30th 2013:

Visitor Entrance Fees	Non-Resident	East African Resident	Uganda Citizen
Class - Category A	Visitation Fees US$	Visitation Fees US$	Visitation Fees Ush-
Adult	1 day/night - $35-	1 day/night - $25-	1 day/night - Ush10,000-
Child (5-15 years)	1 day/night - $15-	1 day/night - $10-	1 day/night - Ush5,000-
Child (0-5 years)	Free	Free	Free
Guided Nature Walks Ranger Escort Fee
Up to 5 hours	$15-	$15-	Ushs5,000-
Over 5 hours	$25-	$15-	Ushs10,000-

Foreign Students with valid international identity cards are allowed 25% on entrance fees.
One days entrance is valid for twenty-four hours from the time of entrance.
All visitors will be required to produce valid ID's in order to determine their resident status.