Bwindi Impenetrable National Park voted among top 3 three adventure destinations

Famously known for its mountain gorilla treks and biodiversity, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has been voted among the top three best adventure destinations in the world at the recently held TOURISE Global Tourism Awards.

Held on November, 10th, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bwindi which sits on the western Bank of the East African Rift Valley firmly held third position right after Ancash in Peru and Galàpagos in Ecuador.

This doesn’t come as a surprise as Bwindi holds half of the World’s population of gorillas and this just placed Uganda among the world’s leading adventure destinations celebrated for their extra-ordinary landscapes, biodiversity and sustainable tourism practices.

Speaking at the event, Professor James Kalema, Chairman of the Uganda Wildlife Authority ( UWA) Board of Trustees, who was attending the ceremony in Riyadh said the recognition affirms Uganda as a global Conservation and adventure tourism leader.

“This accolade is a powerful endorsement of Uganda’s commitment to conservation-led tourism . Bwindi demonstrates  how protecting nature can create meaningful adventure experiences while empowering communities and sustaining national development,” he said.

The TOURISE Global Tourism Awards recognise destinations that combine innovation, sustainability and visitor experience to shape the future of travel.  This event brings together policy makers, tourism authorities and industry leaders from across the world to celebrate excellence and rensponsible tourism models that benefit both people and the planet.

Home to over 160 species of trees, 350 birds and over 100 species of ferns, Bwindi is found  in the misty, mountainous areas of the South Western region of the Pearl of Africa and shared among three districts Kisoro, Kibale and Kanungu.

Kabale Town is the nearest main  town to the park by road .

Tip: We recommend 4×4 wheel drive vehicles.

The ride from Kampala City or Entebbe  takes 8-10 hours. Fortunately this makes it a great time to also sight see like the change from the hustling and buzzing life of the city to the upcountry calm village lifestyle, a little shopping from the street boy who sells delicious organic yellow bananas with a wide smile on his face, a short stop at the Uganda Equator on request from your safari service provider for a hearty breakfast  and a hot cup of freshly brewed Ugandan coffee, take pictures at the equator for memories.

Heading further towards the western side, Igongo Culture Centre is a great spot for lunch too on your way to Kabale ” The Switzerland of Africa ” they call it. This is evident by the drop in temperatures and the beautiful tarmac pine tree filled roads.

If you are trying to get there faster than a cheetah, alternatively, a domestic flight to Kihihi airstrip from Kajjansi Airfield will do which lasts 1HR:20MINS including your pick up to the park.