Taking nature walks in Bwindi is one of the ways to explore the stunning impenetrable ancient forest, Bwindi is not only home to the endangered mountain gorillas bust boasts with about 120 mammalian species, 351 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, over 1000 flowering plants and various types of tress.
The nature walks in Bwindi expose visitors to other wildlife like bush bucks, bush pigs, giant forest Genet, duikers, forest elephants and buffalos though this are rare primates like olive baboons, blue monkey, red tailed monkey, black and white Colombia monkey, vervet monkey and birds like African broadbill, Ruwenzori turaco and many others.
There are a lot of established trails in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park where you can explore the thrilling national park from, this trails vary from 30 minutes to a full day walk some of the common trails used for nature walks can be seen below:
Kashasha river trail
The Kashasha river trail takes about 5-6 hours depending on the phase of the group, this starts from Buhoma she for of the park and ends in Nkuringo sector.
Bamboo trail
The bamboo trail takes visitors along different vegetation types before area Hong to the highest end of 2,607 meters above sea level, it takes approximately 6 hours to reach to the highest point
River Ivy trail
This trail can start from either Buhoma or Nkuringo sector of the national park depending on your location, the trail is very interesting as you are likely to see a lot of wildlife and birds along river Ivy with a lot of locals doing about their day to day business or in their gardens.
Muzabajiro loop trail
This trails takes you through Rushura hill via a canopy forest crossing Muzabajiro creek,
Rushura hill trail
This trail leads to Rushura hill at an elevation of 1,915 meters above sea level, it’s the most strenuous to hike in Bwindi though very rewarding with spectacular views of the forest canopy, western riftvalley, mountains of the moon, Virunga ranges and Lake Edward. The hike takes about 3hours.
Waterfall trail
This walk takes tourists to the dramatic waterfall, the road leading to the waterfall was slashed in 1970 in order to create a road connecting to Kisoro but it was never completed. This walk is very interesting as you cross river Munyanga three times before reaching the waterfalls.
Munyanga river trail
This trail passes through Bizenga creek and then lead to Munyanga river, this is one of the best trails for birding in Bwindi national park so those interested in birding should you the Munyanga river trail found in Buhoma sector of the park. This him take about 1 to 2 hours to finish.
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