An estimated 706 mountain gorillas remain in the wild, and about 300 of these gorillas survive within the boundaries of  Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the western Rift Valley of southwestern Uganda.  To protect the gorilla population, the park strictly controls the number of  visitors, issuing only ten permits per day for its guided gorilla treks. 

Within Bwindi's boundaries are over 200 species of trees, 104 species of ferns, 214 species of  forest birds and 120 species of mammals.  Bwindi's accomodations range from basic campsites and budget rooms near the Buhoma entrance to luxury tent camps and a lodge.

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