The pristine Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is as thrilling as it is beautiful, with every step offering a new discovery.
While the highlight is undoubtedly the unforgettable encounter with majestic gorillas, the journey also reveals a wonderland of forest trails, more than 340 bird species, and a kaleidoscope of brightly coloured butterflies. For the ultimate thrill, venture into the legendary Virunga Volcanoes, three of which still rumble with life as active giants.
Getting to Silverback
Lodge By Air
Flights can be arranged from Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip (about 25km from the airport) and last for about 1.5 - 2 hours.
For small groups or families of 1 - 5 persons, Kayonza airstrip, 25km to Silverback Lodge, is ideal. This would strictly be on private charter basis as scheduled lights do not use this airstrip.
Larger groups can use Kihihi or Ishaha airstrips, which are about 60km from Silverback Lodge. Transfers to and from the airstrip can be arranged by the lodge.
Directions By Road
Mbarara - Bwindi via Kabale (4-5 hour drive)
- Mbarara to Kabale is about 140 km.
- Proceed via Kisoro road and turn right after 26 km following Bwindi National Park signposts.
- Use the road through to Ruhija and drive 40 km to a T-junction, turn left, then follow signage for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Drive 10 km to Silverback Lodge.
Mbarara - Bwindi via Ishasha route (3 - 4 hour drive)
- Mbarara to Katunguru Bridge is about 110km.
- Drive in the park for about 100km where you will reach a Y-junction, take the left road following signposts to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Proceed to Kihihi Y-junction. Here, turn right and drive for about 14km to Kanyantorogo.
- At the T-junction, turn right and proceed to Butogota.
- After 2km you will reach a T-junction, turn right and proceed for about 18 km to Silverback Lodge.
