Activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The physical variation, biodiversity, natural beauty and fascinating cultures found in and around Bwindi make it a wonderful place to visit. While the average stay is only two or …
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to a plethora of spectacular wildlife, but the quality and frequency of sightings is - to some extent - dependent on the weather and the time of year you visit.
Cloudy weather conditions may spoil the breath-taking views
Gorilla permits drop in price during the low season.
Bwindi’s annual rainfall ranges from 1,400 to 1,900mm.
Bwindi is home to a plethora of spectacular wildlife.
Baby gorillas are naturally very playful and inquisitive.
Mosquitoes can distract you from the trek during the rainy seasons.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a tropical climate makes it difficult to predict regular weather patterns.
The park's proximity to the equator means that temperatures are very consistent throughout the year, hovering around 23°C in the day and dropping to roughly 11°C at night. Temperatures tend to be lower at higher altitudes within the park.
Rain falls throughout the year at Bwindi, and short downpours are possible even during the dry season. The park's annual rainfall ranges from 1,400 to 1,900mm, but it is generally lower during the dry seasons of June to August and December to February.
Trekking conditions are more difficult during the rainy seasons which run from March to May and October to November.
The forest trails can be slippery and trickier to traverse, and mosquitoes can distract you from the trek. Cloudy weather conditions can hamper some of the views.
Visiting during the dry seasons of June to August, and December to February will maximise your chances of getting the best conditions for wildlife viewing. However, clear skies are not guaranteed at any time of year, and showers are always possible.
Gorilla permits drop in price during the low season.
The rainy seasons of March to May and October to November are a great time to go bird watching.
Bwindi is home to around 350 species of bird, including 23 endemic species such as the blue-headed sunbird.
You have a chance of seeing migratory birds from November to April.
Bwindi is home to around 350 species of bird.
Uganda’s peak season is June to August. The higher demand for gorilla trekking permits increases their price, and you must book well in advance.
Bwindi attracts fewer visitors during the rainy seasons. Although some lodges close during the rainy seasons, others offer tempting off-season discounts. Gorilla permit prices do not change throughout the year, but the trekking experience can be more personal in the off-season due to smaller group sizes.
For travellers who are unperturbed by rain showers and slippery trails, trekking during the rainy seasons can provide great value for money.
Adult Gorilla photographed by the habituation team.
The physical variation, biodiversity, natural beauty and fascinating cultures found in and around Bwindi make it a wonderful place to visit. While the average stay is only two or …
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The best time to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is between June and August, and then again in December through to February. These are the driest months, with the best …
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