Things to do in Buhoma sector after gorilla trekking.
Activities in Buhoma Sector After Gorilla Trek There are four gorilla trekking sectors in the northern region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including Buhoma Sector. Because it is home to the oldest gorilla family, the Mubare, which was habituated in 1993, the Buhoma sector is the most well-known and often visited gorilla sector.
Four habituated gorilla families—Habinyanja, Rushegura, Mubare, and Katwe—live in the Buhoma area and are accessible for daily hiking. In addition to gorilla trekking, the Buhoma area provides tourists with other exciting activities, including as
Activities in the Buhoma area after gorilla trekking
Nature walk
After gorilla trekking, a nature walk is an intriguing activity to perform in the Buhoma area. In the Buhoma sector, nature walks are conducted either early in the morning or late in the afternoon with the assistance of a knowledgeable park guide who will lead you through the forest along a variety of trails, including the Ivy River Trail, Rushura Hill Trail, Rusizi River Trail, Munyanga Waterfall Trail, Habinyanja Trail, Kashasha River Trail, Muzabajiro Loop Trail, and others.
Numerous bird species, animals, primates such as l’hoest and black colobus monkeys, trees, views of the stunning waterfall, vibrant butterflies, and the Rwenzori mountain ranges can all be seen during the guided nature walk. You can also hear the lovely sounds of various bird species singing in trees.
Cultural ecounters
A fascinating activity that introduces you to the locals of the nearby towns around the park is the community tour. You can learn about their culture and way of life during the community tour. You can also meet with traditional healers who use plants and roots to treat various illnesses, visit local distillers who make beer from bananas, visit craft shops that sell handcrafted items like bags, hats, sandals, and beads, visit secondary and primary schools, sample and learn how their local meals are prepared, and take part in traditional entertainment, among other things.
Birding
With over 360 known bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics, woodland birds, migratory birds, and more, the Buhoma sector is one of the best places to go birdwatching in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. African green broadbill, pink-footed puffback, yellow-fronted canary, great blue turaco, red-headed bluebill, cape wagtail, white-throated green bull, common bulbul, Waller’s starling, klaas’s cuckoo, African blue flycatcher, barred long-tailed cuckoo, grey-crowned crane, and blue-headed sunbird are just a few of the species you will be able to see while bird watching with the assistance of an experienced park guide.
Experience with Batwa culture
You may engage with the Batwa/pygmies who formerly inhabited Bwindi forest before it was gazetted as a national park during the fascinating Batwa cultural experience in Buhoma sector. You may learn about the Batwa people’s history, way of life, hunting and gathering techniques, how to build a fire with sticks, how they utilized plants for food and medicine, and more while taking in their traditional dance, music, and drama.
The best time to visit the Buhoma area, according to the Batwa people
The best time to visit Buhoma Sector is during the dry season, which is June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is because the national park receives less or no rainfall during this time, making the gorilla trekking and nature walk trails dry and passable and the vegetation thin, which makes it easier to see various wildlife species.
Directions to the Buhoma Sector
It takes around eight to nine hours to travel from Kampala to the park headquarters via Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale, and Buhoma Sector, which is situated in the northern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
From Kigali, Rwanda, visitors may also reach the Buhoma sector by flying to Kigali International Airport. From there, they can drive for four to five hours to reach the park headquarters via the Katuna border in Kabale.
Aero Link Uganda or Bar Aviation provide regular or charter flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi Airstrip, from whence you may then connect to the park by road. This is another way to get to Buhoma Sector.
Where to stay in the Buhoma area when on safari
During your Uganda safari, you can stay at a variety of lodging options in the Buhoma sector, including Buhoma Lodge, Sanctuary Forest Camp, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi View Bandas, and Ride 4 a Woman Gust House, among others. These accommodations range from affordable to luxurious.
