Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

This spectacular national park is nestled in rainforests that date back almost 25,000 years and have around 400 plant species. What makes this park amongst the best Uganda tourist placesis that almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla lives here. Besides, it houses Red-tailed monkeys, Chimpanzees, Vervets, Cream-banded swallowtail, side-striped jackal, African civet, etc.

There are almost 348 bird species and 220 species of butterflies here. This is one of the few parks to be accessible only on foot.

Location: Kanungu District, Uganda.

Timing: Best time for gorilla trekking is in the dry months of June-August and December-February.