Munyaga River Falls:
This guided trail will take you along the scenic Bizenga Creek which joins the Munyaga River. You start out at Buhoma and end up at Munyaga River. This is an excellent trail that Birders will find most rewarding. With an excellent Birding Guide at your side you will not miss too many of the unique and endemic species of birds in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This is an easy hike and brings much with it in terms of what you see in the Forest. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the reason it is so is because it has so much to offer.
Waterfall Trail:
Explore the mysteries of Bwindi, its plants, trees, butterflies and birds unique to the area on this trail. It is a guided trail and one of the most popular ones. Your guide will point out things to you that you might miss and it will be an enriching part of your time at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the Buhoma region of the park. This trail was supposed to be a road leading to the town of Kisoro when gorillas and conservation were not on the mind of politicians but thank goodness it was never completed and you can enjoy it today without vehicles. On this trail you will meet a lot of local residents and it is the most popular visitor hike.
Ivy River Trail:
This trail follows an old road through the forest. This is a full day’s hike with elevation gain and simply a most fabulous experience. Clients have taken this trail after having tracked gorillas at Buhoma and then after reaching Nkuringo. It is a very scenic route with viewpoints along the way, monkeys, bush pigs, butterflies, birds, villagers on the way or coming from market. This trail can also be taken from Nkuringo to Buhoma.
Kashasha River Trail:
This trail is 4 to 5 hours in length and once again you see the ancient rainforest up close. This trail involves steeper inclines especially if you take the Buhoma to Nkuringo route. It is 600 meters up at the end of the trail and your guides will point out the wildlife and the birds, plants, flowers, ferns and trees. The views along this trail are most stunning. Amazingly to go by vehicle from Buhoma to Nkuringo takes 7 hours plus and is much shorter taking the Kashasha River Trail. The start of this hike is either Buhoma or Nkuringo area of the park. Some claim that it is more scenic in starting at Buhoma and ending in Nkuringo.
Bwindi Waterfall hiking advice
Hiking and Nature Walks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest takes some preparation, wearing the right clothing, boots, shoes and more. Preparing for a hike or nature walk will make it a lot more rewarding for you. Visiting the waterfalls in Bwindi Impenetrable national park can be joined with Gorilla trekking for an ultimate experience.
