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community involvement

BWINDI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

BWINDI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

The Bwindi Community Hospital is situated about two kilometers from the entrance of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and provides health care to the local population, UWA staff, tourists and staff who work for the tour camps and lodges near the park. Before this hospital began operations, the UWA staff had to walk eighteen kilometers to the nearest district clinic for basic health services.

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conservation efforts

BENEFITS OF GORILLA TOURISM

BENEFITS OF GORILLA TOURISM

The little more than 700 mountain gorillas inhabiting planet Earth live in the forests of Bwindi and the Virungas which are small islands of forest, surrounded by some of the highest rural population densities in Africa. The success of mountain gorilla conservation is largely dependent on a symbiotic relationship between the mountain gorillas and the communities living in the periphery of these forests.

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ranger of the month

Lance Corporal TADEO BUHANGA (UPDF/SWIFT)

Lance Corporal TADEO BUHANGA (UPDF/SWIFT)

This month we would like to specially acknowledge Tadeo Buhanga as our Ranger of the Month for his commitment and integrity in carrying out his duties. Strictly speaking, Buhanga is not a ranger; but rather has been seconded from UPDF (The Uganda army) to provide security for tourists at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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12.14

GORILLA MAN HONOURED FOR HIS WORK WITH THE GENTLE GIANTS

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12.6

MOUNTAIN GORILLA POPULATION INCREASES BY ONE

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12.2

MUYAMBI'S IN LOVE - ILL FATED OR A REAL CHANCE AT ROMANCE?

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Meet Fulaha

Fulaha

Just like big sis, Magara, Fulaha is a lively little infant. She is also very happy and when playing she squeals with joy and laughter; a definite little ray of sunshine in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. At the moment, she can’t wander too far away fro......more

bwindi in the news

USA TODAY - Recognizes Uganda's Gorillas KAMPALA, Uganda — Facebook has long been the place to keep up with your favorite party animals, but soon it'll help you keep up with real ones, too: Africa's endangered mountain gorillas.

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