This has always been and is still one of the frequently asked questions about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Mostly asked by tourists who have a dream of once having a one-on-one encounter with the gentle giants (Mountain Gorillas), or tourists who are already planning a Uganda safari that includes visiting Bwindi, and would love to learn or know more about the sector that will favor them, and meet their expectations for a good Mountain gorilla tracking or gorilla habituation. Well, are you one of the above or are you just curious and want to know about the sectors in Bwindi?  Let me waste no more time and dive right into answering the burning question you have been having for a while,

How many sectors does Bwindi Impenetrable National Park have?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has approximately four sectors, and each sector is home to a different Mountain gorilla group, which is famous or known for. These sectors also offer different gorilla trekking experiences to tourists or visitors who happen to visit any of them.

Rushaga sector of Bwindi

Rushaga sector is located in the southern part of Bwindi National Park and is the most famous or most visited sector in Bwindi. The Rushaga sector also happens to hold or have the highest number of gorilla families (approximately 10 gorilla families), which makes the chances of spotting or finding gorilla groups high when trekking. Rushaga sector is closer to the Rwanda and Uganda boarder which makes it more accessible when coming from Rwanda, hence favoring tourists doing gorilla trekking in Uganda by coming from Rwanda. When in the Rushaga sector, there are a variety of accommodation facilities ranging from luxury to budget. You can stay in any of these include Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Bweza Gorilla Lodge, to name a few.

Buhoma sector in Bwindi

The Buhoma sector is found in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, closest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and is about and 8 hours’ drive from Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The Buhoma sector of Bwindi has approximately 5 gorilla groups or families that are trekked down by tourists or visitors who visit this sector.  The Buhoma sector also happens to have the first ever trekked gorilla family or group, the Mubare gorilla family or group. Accommodation in the Buhoma sector ranges from luxury to budget, and these include Buhoma Lodge, Silver Back Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Jungle View Lodge, and Mahogany Springs Camp, to name a few.

Ruhija sector of Bwindi

The Ruhija sector is found or located in the eastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, also easily accessible or close to the Rwanda and Uganda border. Ruhija Sector is home to about 4 mountain gorilla groups or gorilla families that are trekked by tourists or visitors who come to this sector. The Ruhija sector has fewer challenges while trekking, which makes it favorable for all age groups as long as you are 15 years and above. Accommodation facilities in the Ruhija sector also range from budget to luxury, and these include Gorilla Mist Camp, Bakiga Lodge, Broad Bill Forest Camp, to name a few.

Nkuringo sector of Bwindi

Located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Nkuringo sector is home to about 3 gorilla families or groups, which means among the four sectors of the park Nkuringo sector has the fewest number of gorilla families. Just like other sectors, the Nkuringo sector has accommodation facilities ranging from budget to luxury, and these are Chameleon Hill Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, and Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, to name a few.

 In conclusion, you should note that gorilla permits in Bwindi are always in high demand since the park is always open for tourists or visitors throughout the whole year. Because each gorilla family is allowed be trekked by one trekking group of tourists, which is always made up of only 8 people per day. So, you should consider booking a gorilla trekking permit through authorized tour operators like us earlier, before the start of your Uganda safari, to avoid inconveniences during your safari.