Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the primary destination for gorilla trekking in Uganda. Covering over 320 square kilometres of thick vegetation spanning deep valleys and steep ridges, the park is situated on the Albertine Rift along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and is renowned for its outstanding biodiversity. This ecological fortress is home to roughly 20 habituated gorilla families, carefully segmented across four distinct trekking sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga. The sector you are assigned dictates the difficulty of your trek, as the families range widely and unpredictably. A trek in the Buhoma sector, generally accessible, might last three hours, while a search starting in the high-altitude rugged terrain of Nkuringo or Rushaga could easily consume the entire day, demanding significant physical stamina and mental determination. The jungle is often awash with mud, requiring sturdy boots and the aid of a walking stick, but every arduous climb is charged with the electric anticipation of what lies ahead.