Visiting the Batwa pygmies: To see the original people who lived in Bwindi forest for thousands of years, but have now been evicted from the forest and resettled outside the park. Visiting the Batwa pygmies is a great opportunity to learn about their culture and get involved in some of their cultural activities such as the traditional dances while listening to stories about how they used to hunt and gather fruits in the forest.
Primate watching: Nowhere else in the whole but the Bwindi forest can Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees both be sighted. During gorilla tours in Bwindi, visitors will come across chimpanzees and baboons along the way. Other smaller primates that can be sighted on a primate safari in Bwindi include Bush Babies, Blue Monkeys, Red-Tailed Monkeys, L’ Hoests Monkeys, Ververt monkeys and Colobus Monkeys.
Wildlife viewing: Gorilla tracking may be the top attraction in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park, but other wild animals can be spotted. These include Forest Elephants, Leopards, Bats, Jackals, Forest Duikers and Giant Forest Hogs.
Birdwatching: Bwindi forest is one of the best birding destinations in Africa and a birders’ paradise with over 330 bird species.
Cultural activities: Such as Buniga Forest walk, village walks, visiting homes of locals and buying local handcrafts crafts.
