Gorilla tracking is Bwindi National Park’s main attraction. Guests are taken on guided walks through the forest observing monkeys, bird watching and gorilla trekking, while a walk to a waterfall is included. Bird watching is popular within the national park, with an incredible 350 species having been recorded, including the short-tailed warbler and blue-headed sunbird. Such beautiful biodiversity in this park includes a whopping 120 species of mammal, 10 of which are primates and up to 45 are small mammal species. Predatory species include the African civet, side-striped jackal and African golden cat. There are over 200 species of butterfly, adding to this reserves endless wildlife appeal. Learn more about the locals and cultures by visiting local handcraft shops and Batwa community where locals perform songs and dance about their former life in the forest. Learn a new skill at the Nkuringo Cultural Centre where guests can choose from a variety of workshops, including African cooking, traditional weaving, dancing, drumming and more.