states: [uganda]
category: natural
year: 1994
location: Districts of Kabale, Kisoro and Rukungiri
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: -1.0805555560, 29.6613888900
Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla.
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