[3] It is one of the richest areas of floral and faunal biodiversity in Africa, with bird and butterfly species being especially diverse.

[4] The park is located on a flat to gently undulating landform that ranges from 670 to 760 m (2,200 to 2,490 ft) above sea level.

These hot springs attract a large number of shorebirds and provide salt licks for many animals.

Other protected areas in this network include: Park visitors can engage in birdwatching, walking to the savannah grassland, hiking through the 13 km (8.1 mi) Kirumia Trail, and visit the hot springs where the water is hot enough to cook eggs and plantain.

The park is located at the junction of several climatic and ecological zones, and as a result has a high diversity of plant and animal species and many microhabitats.

The vegetation of the park is predominantly medium altitude moist evergreen to semi deciduous forest.

Some of the products they obtain from the forests include fruits and vegetables, herbal medicines, and construction materials.

The forests are also the home of approximately 100 Great Lakes Twa people, an indigenous community who still largely live as hunter-gatherers.

On 16 June 1997, Allied Democratic Forces rebels attacked and took over the town of Bundibugyo and occupied the park headquarters.