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Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley covering 331 sq. kms, Bwindi Impenetrable NP is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, supporting a large number of plants and animals not found elsewhere. About half the world's population of mountain gorillas reside in BINP. There ae estimated to be only 720 Mountain Gorillas alive today in forests of the Albertine Rift Valley.
The vegetation, as the park's name implies, is composed of tropical rainforest with dense undergrowth.

This rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla strenuous work. Visitors who trek should be prepared for up to 8 hours of hiking. Good physical condition is required. A maximum of only 8 permits per day per family, with 6 groups habituated, are available for advance booking. Kindly confirm tour requirements as far in advance as possible to help avoid disappointment.

After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain covered varies with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity.
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