​Best Time To Visit – Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is open for gorilla trekking all year long, but the best times to go are from June to August and December to February. This is when forest trails are relatively dry and therefore less slippery. Also, your chance of viewing gorillas in dry weather is higher during these months. This might result in a better overall experience, and taking photos will be easier.


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Best Time June to August and December to February (Drier trails make for easy gorilla trekking)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are best booked long in advance at any time of year)
Low Season March to May and October to November
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Worst Weather March to May and September to November (High rainfall, forest trails might become muddy and slippery)

June to August & December to February –Dry Seasons

  • Gorillas are easier to track, and the trails are drier
  • There are more sunny days
  • It can be hazy and the views less spectacular

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March to May & September to November –Wet Seasons

  • Gorillas can be tracked any time of the year
  • Many localized forest birds are in breeding season and can be easily located by call
  • Some access roads may require a 4x4 vehicle to navigate safely
  • The chance of rain is high, and this might interfere with the gorilla trekking experience and photography
  • It tends to be misty and wet

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