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Bwindi

Bwindi commonly refers to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a national park in southwestern Uganda along the Albertine Rift. It lies in Kisoro and parts of Rukungiri District and forms part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The forest was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 in recognition of its biodiversity and well-preserved montane ecosystem.

The park covers about 321 square kilometers and comprises steep ridges and deep valleys with elevations ranging

Bwindi is best known for its population of mountain gorillas, including several habituated groups that are

Access is via road from major Ugandan towns, with trekking starting from patrol posts at Buhoma, Ruhija,

roughly
from
1,190
to
2,585
meters
above
sea
level.
It
features
dense
montane
rainforest
with
high
rainfall,
creating
a
habitat
for
a
diverse
array
of
flora
and
fauna.
the
focus
of
guided
treks
for
visitors.
In
addition
to
gorillas,
the
forest
supports
other
primates
such
as
chimpanzees
and
baboons,
as
well
as
a
wide
variety
of
bird
species
and
countless
plants,
lichens,
and
mosses.
The
reserve
is
a
center
for
conservation,
research,
and
community-based
tourism,
stressing
habitat
protection
and
sustainable
livelihoods
for
nearby
communities.
Nkuringo,
and
other
trailheads.
Bwindi's
combination
of
high
biodiversity,
iconic
gorillas,
and
forest
scenery
makes
it
a
focal
point
of
Uganda's
conservation
and
tourism
strategy.