Buhoma Sector
Buhoma
The northern sector of Bwindi, the first to open gorilla trekking. It has the most established accommodation and community activities, and is the starting point for most visitors tracking gorillas.
Buhoma has several gorilla families that are accustomed to humans. Treks last anywhere from 1 to 6 hours. Once you find a family, you can spend one hour with them. Foreign visitors pay about US$800 for a gorilla permit (since 2024). Permits must be booked in advance through the Uganda Wildlife Authority or a tour operator. You must be at least 15 years old. Check-in is at the park headquarters at 7:30 a.m. The sector has a small town at its entrance, community trails, and guesthouses ranging from budget to upscale. The drive from Kihihi Airstrip takes about 1.5 hours, and from Kampala about 9 to 10 hours.
Opening hours
Meet and depart at 07:30
Nearby sights
- Batwa Cultural Experience
- Munyaga River Waterfall Trail
- Ivi River Trail (Buhoma–Nkuringo)
- Nkuringo Sector
- Rushaga Sector & Gorilla Habituation Experience
- Ruhija Sector
- Mubwindi Swamp Trail
- Lake Mutanda