Pedalling Uganda: From Lakes and Gorillas to Lions in Trees (Part 2)
… So, our three cyclists had crashed at Ruhija, a village on the rainforest edge. (If you’ve missed the start of their shenanigans, swing by…
Bwindi Impenetrable NP /Uganda/
area: 331 km2/128 mi2
Bwindi is Uganda’s most popular gorilla tracking destination. The steep valleys and high ridges of Africa’s oldest rainforest can be reached through several gates.
For our main Gorilla National Parks page with travel advice please click here.
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