Bwindi impenetrable national park is credited for its four main tracking areas where treks always start in the park. Each sector is different in accessibility, altitude and trekking. Trekking sectors come with distinct terrains and hence varying experiences. Visitors to the park are free to book a gorilla family depending on the four major trailheads. Here are the four major sectors in Bwindi impenetrable national park;
Buhoma sector:
This is situated in the northern side of Bwindi impenetrable national park. Buhoma is the oldest Gorilla trekking sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. More so the most famous trailheads in Uganda with mainly three habituated groups. These include Mubare- the oldest and most famous of all groups in the Buhoma area, Habinyanja and Rushengura gorilla family. Its believed that a simple Gorilla trekking is done in Buhoma sector due to the terrain of land. It’s therefore, advisable for the weak, sick and elderly people to go gorilla trekking in Buhoma sector.
Ruhija sector:
Located in the eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Ruhija has three main gorilla families. These include: Bitukura, Oruzogo, and Kyaguriro which is mainly for research. Ruhija sector offers the most challenging Gorilla trek so, if you are not fit enough, go to Rushaga, Nkuringo or Buhoma.
Rushaga sector:
This is found in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The sector features a number of habituated families and the only one in the region where gorilla habituation is conducted in Bushaho and Bikingi families. Rushaga sector protects the largest number of habituated Gorilla families. Its the best option for travelers on last minute booking.
Nkuringo sector:
This area lies in the southern side of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The region has two habituated group Nkuringo and Christmas which rewards trekkers with magical gorilla tracking adventures.