Illustrated Bwindi Impenetrable scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
A free Bwindi Impenetrable word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: BWINDI, GORILLA, CHIMPANZEE, COLOBUS, BUSHBUCK, ELEPHANT, LEOPARD, GOLDENMONKEY, BAMBOO, EPIPHYTE, ORCHID, HORNBILL.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Bwindi Impenetrable word list, defined
GORILLA/ˈɡɒrɪlə/ · noun
A large, powerful primate native to Africa, characterized by a broad chest, strong arms, and a distinctive facial structure. Gorillas are one of the closest relatives of humans. Related: ape, monkey, primate, simian.
CHIMPANZEE/ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː/ · noun
A great ape native to the forests of central and western Africa, with black hair, long arms, and prominent ears, closely related to humans; also called the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). Related: chimp, great ape.
COLOBUS/ˈkɒləbəs/ · noun
A long-tailed, tree-dwelling monkey of the African genus Colobus (or related genera), characterized by a rudimentary thumb and typically black-and-white or reddish fur. Related: guereza, monkey, primate.
BUSHBUCK/ˈbʊʃbʌk/ · noun
A medium-sized, forest-dwelling African antelope (Tragelaphus scriptus) with a brownish coat marked by white spots and stripes; also called the imbabala or harnessed antelope. Related: imbabala, harnessed antelope, antelope.
ELEPHANT/ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
LEOPARD/ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.
BAMBOO/bæmˈbuː/ · noun
A giant, fast-growing tropical or subtropical grass of the genus Bambusa and related genera, with hollow jointed woody stems. The hard, durable stems of this plant, used as a material for construction, furniture, tools, and crafts. Related: cane, reed, stalk.
EPIPHYTE/ˈɛpɪfaɪt/ · noun
A plant that grows on the surface of another plant, such as a tree, for physical support but derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain rather than from its host. Related: air plant, aerophyte.
ORCHID/ɔːrˈtʃɪd/ · noun
A flowering plant with showy, often fragrant flowers, typically having three petals and three sepals. The orchid is a popular ornamental plant. Related: lily, carnation, violet, jasmine.
HORNBILL/ˈhɔrnˌbɪl/ · noun
A large tropical bird with a distinctive horn-like casque on its bill, typically brightly coloured and found in Africa and Southeast Asia. Related: billbird, casquebird, horned bird, tropical bird.