Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park

Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the only 4 national parks home to the endangered mountain gorillas in the world, the park is home to 310 butterflies, making it one of the best for Butterfly watching in Africa.

Where is Butterfly watching done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park?

Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park is done in 4 sectors which include Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Buhoma sector is located in the northern part of Bwindi and Ruhija sector in the North Eastern part of Bwindi both sectors are located close to Queen Elizabeth National Park making it easy to combine gorilla trekking with game viewing if you are trekking at these sectors. In the southern Part of Bwindi it is where Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors are located close to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for gorilla trekking and Golden monkey tracking.

How much is Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park

Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park costs USD30 per person to join a nature walk and spot various Butterfly species in Bwindi Forest National Park

What is the best time to go Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park?

The Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September, this is makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of butterlies given the vegetation cover is not too much high grown

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What to pack for Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park?

During Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest you will need a comfortable, hard-wearing, pair of walking shoes or boots.  Conditions are generally very muddy when it is raining. There are uphill sections which may be quite steep and strenuous.  It is also advisable to wear a long sleeve cotton shirt and lightweight long trousers to protect yourself from the undergrowth, stinging nettles and biting ants.  Suggested Items to pack for include;

•             Insect Repellent                      

•             Torch/Flashlight – and Spare Batteries

•             Wet Wipes                              

•             Water Bottle                                  

•             Camera, lenses etc

•             Comfortable walking/hiking boots & socks          

•             Gardening gloves for gorilla tracking

•             Sandals/strops/walking shoes    

•             Hat and Sunscreen

•             Rain Jacket

•             Sweater/fleece

•             Swimwear

•             Binoculars (game/bird watching)

Where to stay during Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park

Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest is done in the northern part that is Buhoma and Ruhija and in southern part that is Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. In Rushaga lodges, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Nsongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Karungi Camp. In Nkuringo lodges you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Clouds Mountain gorilla lodge or Lake Mutanda Resort, all these lodges are close to the start point of Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park.

In the northern part, in Buhoma sector you can stay at Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ride 4 a Woman among others, In Ruhija you can stay at Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Agandi Eco Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Broadbill Tented Camp among others.

Which sector is best for Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest ?

Many tour operators and tourists choose Rushaga sector as the best sector for Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest, however according to the nature/elevation Buhoma is the best sector for gorilla trekking given the fact sometime you can only spend 3-4 hours on your trek and some trackers are already done by 11am in the morning. Among all the sectors it is Nkuringo sector that has a higher elevation making the treks strenuous. For Butterfly watching in Bwindi Forest National Park which ever sector you are booked for your trek you will be able to see the mountain gorillas and you have 99% chances of seeing them on your trek given the fact this is a very well organized activity.

How to get to get to Bwindi Forest for Butterfly watching

By Road; This will depend on which sector you will be doing your Butterfly watching; Bwindi can be accessed through the main high-way road from Entebbe/Kampala which approximately 8-9 hours drive. The northern sectors of Ruhija and Buhoma can  be accessed by turning off along the Kabale-Kisoro road you will see the sign posted of Uganda Wildlife Authority which you will follow up to the designated sector for your trek. The southern sectors of Rushaga and Nkuringo trailheads can be reached using the road turning off at Muko along Kabale-Kisoro High way.

By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kisoro airstrip to access the southern sectors of Rushaga and Nkuringo and then to Kihihi airstrip for the northern sectors of Ruhija and Buhoma. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from the airstrip to the Lodge you are booked for your stay.

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