Uganda Nature Walks (In Bwindi-Buhoma Sector)
Uganda Nature Walks (In Bwindi-Buhoma Sector): The mountain gorillas that live in three countries—Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo—call Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home. In addition to gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers nature walks in the Bwindi-Buhoma section, which are five distinct day hikes that last anywhere from thirty minutes to seven hours. You can see a variety of monkey species in the forest while on the nature walk.
There are up to 200 different bird species that have been identified in the region.
Nature walks and hiking in Bwindi
In order to explore the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma offers a variety of hiking and nature walks.
The Muyanga Waterfall Trail begins in Buhoma and travels down the River Ivi to Nkuringo, where it ends with a breathtaking view of the falls.
On a clear day, the Rushura Hill Trail, which crosses two nations, offers views of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Virunga Volcanoes, Lake Edward, George, and many other places.
The Muzubijiro loop is a 6-kilometer trip around the hill that offers wonderful views of the Virungas, birds, and primates.
The 14-kilometer, seven-hour Ivi River hike leads to Mukempunu, which is referred to locally as “a place of pigs.” Wild pigs can be found in the area quite frequently. Through the stunning regions of the rainforest, the pathways consistently rise and fall softly. Look for a variety of birds, duikers, butterflies, and monkeys.
The three to four-hour Buhoma-Nkuringo Trail passes directly through the park before connecting to settlements that provide breathtaking views of the foggy hillside. The Ivi River trek includes the entire trail.
The four to six-hour Habinyanja Trail crosses the Munyaga River and climbs the rather steep Habigorooro Riyovi Ridge, which provides a view of the Buhoma River. You will get the opportunity to observe the African Corner while following; it was named after a rock that shows an African map.
The two-kilometer waterfall route, which is home to primate species, takes three hours to complete.
The eight-hour Monkeys Ivo River Walk is one of the longest. This trek leads to the Ivo River, which is located on the park’s southern edge and provides views of several bird species, duikers, and monkeys.
Buhoma is situated in the rainforest’s northern region. The 13-kilometer Kashasha Trail leads straight through the forest and starts at the park offices in Nkuringo Sector. It then climbs steeply via community land. From Buhoma, the Ivy River Trail trip takes roughly 90 minutes.
It takes roughly five hours to travel the Kishasha Trail from Nkuringo to Buhoma and seven hours to get from Buhoma to Nkuringo. Numerous primates, monkeys, and birds can be seen throughout the jungle walk.