When is the best time to visit Bwindi Forest National Park? Bwindi can be visited at any time of the year, the best time to visit is in the dry season months of June to August and December to February. The rains in Bwindi come mostly in April, May, November, and early December. **These months (April, May, November, and early December) are considered Low season months and are the best for travel without Crowds. Gorilla trekking in the forest is a big part of any safari in Uganda and are best done in the drier months (June-August, and December & February). The habitat of rainforests is naturally very wet, and one can’t avoid rain completely. However, after heavy rain, the skies often open up to bright sunshine.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Getting in & around Entebbe International Airport (EBB) is where most visitors enter the country. However, some are known to fly into neighbouring Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. By road: From Entebbe to Bwindi forest National Park is approximately 500km/310mi – a journey that lasts about 9-hours. Alternatively, to cut the drive short, you could add a day or so and break the drive with a visit to Lake Mburo National park, or Queen Elizabeth National Park or both. From Kigali, the journey to Bwindi is a lot shorter than from Entebbe. Driving from Kigali to Bwindi Forest will take you approximately 5-hours (including border crossing time), However, Travellers opting for the fly into Rwanda and drive to Bwindi – 5 hours experience must remember to apply for the East African tourist Visa. By Air: It is possible to fly by a domestic carrier from Entebbe or Kampala (Kajjansi Airfield) to Kihihi or Kisoro near Bwindi. Chartered flights to Bwindi can also be booked.