BUHOMA LODGE - ACTIVITIES

Bwindi Impentrable Forest is the focus for gorilla trekking activities in Uganda, but it also offers excellent birding opportunities.

When at Buhoma Lodge experience:

• Mountain gorilla tracking, with pre-purchased permits - only 8 visitors per family of gorillas, one a day are priviliged to spend up to one our watching these rare creatures
• Forest walks in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest including walking through to the southern area known as Nkuringo, allowing you to savour and enjoy this vast ancient tropical rain forest
• Bird-watching around the lodge and walks in the forest with local qualified guides. This forest area has recorded over 350 bird species. Of particular interest are the 23 species endemic to the Albertine Rift and at least 14 recorded no where else in Uganda.
• Butterfly watching is possible in the forest with Bwindi being home to over 200 species, some of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley
• A three hour community walk through the local villages and lands which can be tailored to your time available, allowing you to see how they grow their crop foods, brew local gin (waragi) from bananas and also the local herbalist
• A visit to the nearby Batwa Pygmy tribe and learn about their unique culture and enjoy watching thier dance routines
• A visit to the local orphanage and school, who benefit from direct contributions from guests in the area
• A visit to a local vegetable farming project where local meals can be prepared and enjoyed