Gorilla conservation camp is one of the perfect budget accommodation facility located at the edge of the might Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park. The budget accommodation facility offers nice-looking views of the Bwindi forests. Gorilla conservation camp in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park provides nice-looking accommodation facilities for researchers, tourists, and students and the money obtained from this budget lodge goes towards supporting the conservation efforts of the park. Gorilla conservation camp is found only two kilometers from the Buhoma gorilla trekking sector and therefore it is convenient for visitors to go for gorilla trekking in the Buhoma gorilla trekking sector.

How to get to Gorilla Conservation Camp in Bwindi Forest.

Gorilla Conservation Camp is found in the Buhoma sector of the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and one can access this camp through a road trip from Entebbe international airport/Kajjansi airstrip for about 8 to 9 hours on the road. By using this route, you will be able to see the beautiful equator, the local community, and several shops. Visitors can also get to Gorilla Conservation Camp in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park via Katuna and Cyanika border when you use Kigali international airport in Rwanda. It is a bit easier route and you will take only five to six hours to access the camp and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. There is a lot of this to see on the road including the rolling hills of Rwanda. Air transport is also possible and you can use it to get to the Gorilla Conservation Camp and you will land at Kihihi airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip which is very close to the Buhoma gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. There are daily chartered flights but domestic airline companies usually in the morning and in the afternoon deepening on the weather within the park.

What to do while staying at Gorilla Conservation Camp in Bwindi.

Gorilla tracking safaris in Buhoma

Visitors staying at Gorilla conservation camp will just move for only 2 kilometers to reach Buhoma where the gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. Gorilla tracking is a key tourism activity carried out in Buhoma one of the Bwindi gorilla trekking sectors. Visitors will need to give a gorilla trekking permit to engage in gorilla trekking while staying at Gorilla Conservation. We recommend our visitors book gorilla permits in advance since they tend to be sold out especially during the peak season which comes in dry periods of the year.

Taking part in the training of Gorilla Health

Yes, the Gorilla Conservation Camp around the Buhoma gorilla trekking sector is run by the conservationist through the Public Health which inducts tour guide, Bwindi impenetrable forest national park staff, and community member’s conservation benefits aiming at creating human-wildlife conflict resolution teams via gorilla health monitoring.  Such efforts have helped in the enhancement of gorilla conservation providing a safer stay for mountain gorillas.

Aiding in Behavior Change Communication for Conservation

Here you will get involved in teaching the local community especially those adjacent to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park by outlining to them the reasons for keeping and conserving mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Such activities help in changing the mindsets of especially of those who would be having bad intentions about gorilla conservation and some of them in fact would turn to be good conservation preachers after a mindset change.

Engaging in educating the Youth

As you enjoy your stay at Gorilla Conservation Camp, you can be an influence to the youth by educating them on the importance of endangered mountain gorillas and how best they can be conserved in their natural habitat. Here you can as well do physical exercise and engage in activities such as netball, football, conservation educational programs, lecture the participants in these lessons as you enjoy the tournaments.

Engaging in research activities

As you stay at Gorilla Conservation Camp, you will continue to learn a lot about the endangered mountain gorillas as you can also get a chance to engage in the integrated conservation of these endangered apes. Your stay will be of great importance in boosting the conservation efforts and all these efforts are highly welcome. Book Africa adventure vacations for the best safari tours to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park by booking for you the best accommodation facility for your stay during your gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi Forest.