Bwindi Impenetrable National Park supports approximately 460 . Two-thirds of these are members of family groups that can be tracked by visitors. Other include , and 23 species of bird. The park is also home to unhabituated and a secretive population of perhaps 100 . More regularly encountered forest dwellers are and several species of .
Wildlife Highlights
Bwindi is an important conservation hot spot that supports many endangered creatures including , and . Of the 120 mammal species recorded, and are most frequently seen by casual visitors. A checklist of 350 birds includes many rarities, notably 23 and 14 species recorded nowhere else in Uganda. Butterflies are also something of a specialty, with an impressive list of 220 species, three of which are unique to the park.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Rainfall is the main factor to consider when deciding the best time for . Heavy rains result in slippery and challenging hiking trails. It can rain at any time of the year, but there is less rain from June to August and December to February, making those months the best times to go. The park stays open throughout the year.
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