Bwindi impenetrable forest was proclaimed as the impenetrable Forest Reserve in 1932, its official name until 1991 when it was gazette as a National Park and named Bwindi. It is regarded to be one of the most diverse forests in Africa. It is a true rainforest spread over a series of steep ridges and valleys that form the eastern edge of the Albertine Rift valley.
There are a number of activities carried out at the Park of which Gorilla tracking is the major activity. There are 3 habituated gorilla groups that is, Mubale, Rushegula and Habinyanja. Gorilla tracking excursions leave from Buhoma at 08:00 and the round trip might take from 3-10 hours depending on the presence of gorillas and how easily they are located. Guided day walks are also carriedout. Buhoma has 5 different day trails ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours in order to see several different monkey species. There are also various bird species for about 190 and bird watchers are urged to stick to the main road that runs into the forest from the entrance gate. Village walks also takes in varied activities such as farming, brewing local beer, dispensing traditional medicine and concludes with dancing displays by members of the Batwa community. The walk is organized through the Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Luxury tourists can use accommodation facilities such as; Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Gorilla Forest camp, Gorilla Resort, Silverback Lodge and Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp. For Moderate tourists, can Silverback Camp, Budget and Camping can use Nature Access Lodge.