Top Lodges to Gorilla Trek From
OUR TOP 6 BWINDI FOREST LODGES
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to some of the last remaining wild Mountain Gorilla Families and is one of only a handful of countries where you can enjoy gorilla trekking in. There are 4 gorilla trekking sectors in the Bwindi forest, Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija. There is a range of accommodations in Bwindi, from backpackers to hotels to lodges.
Read: Exhilarating Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest, Uganda
THE TOP 6 BWINDI FOREST LODGES
We take a look at our Top 6 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Lodges. In no particular order! $ – $$$$$ denotes nightly room rates, not the star rating of the hotel or lodge.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Buhoma Lodge
Bwindi Lodge
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge – $$$$$
With expansive views over the active Virunga volcanoes, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is the highest lodge in Uganda. Ideally located at the start of the Nkuringo Sector trekking point, guests will be hard-pressed to leave this view and enjoy the many activities on offer at Clouds. On a clear night you can see the red haze of the active Virunga Volcanoes in the far distance.
Quick Facts about Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge:
- Each cottage has a fireplace which showcases local Ugandan art and a personal butler
- Spa for post-trek massage and other beauty treatments
- Endless views and delicious meals round off this luxury lodge in Uganda.
- Built in partnership with the community as a long term conservation project to protect the gorillas.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp – $$$$$
Perfectly positioned in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxury tented safari lodge right at the heart of the forest. Incredible wildlife, birds and unrivalled location makes Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp one of the most sought after lodges to go gorilla trekking from. Gorilla families have been known to wander through the lodge fairly regularly!
Quick Facts about Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp:
- Tastefully decorated tented suites, with large freestanding baths, offer seclusion and luxury in the forest
- Large and open planned lounge and dining areas, with a campfire, ensure the unique nature of the forest is always front and centre.
- Outstanding service and attention to detail make Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp one of the best lodges in Uganda.
- The indulgent spa offers massages and other beauty treatments.
Buhoma Lodge – $$$$
Beautiful and bright, Buhoma Lodge lies within the Bwindi Forest and offers an ideal base to enjoy a gorilla tracking experience in the Buhoma Sector. It is easy to spend hours on their elevated lounge area enjoying the uninterrupted views of the Bwindi forest.
Quick Facts about Buhoma Lodge:
- Gorilla families wander through the gardens on occasion
- Cosy cottages with large windows and private decks to enjoy the scenery from
- Friendly and helpful staff to welcome you
- Numerous activities including birdwatching walks, community tours and hikes in the forest.
Bwindi Lodge – $$$$
Remote and rewarding, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge offers Right on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is Bwindi Lodge. This eco-friendly lodge is convenienetly located near the in the Buhoma Sector gorilla trekking start point. Working closly with the local community to upskill the youth, Bwindi Lodge has a range of activities and a very well stocked bar!
Quick Facts about Bwindi Lodge:
- Interesting Tea Processing excursion to local plantations
- Personal butler for each of the 9 bandas
- Ecofriendly with solar power
- Beautiful views from the lodge.
Gorilla Safari Lodge – $$$$
An ideal location from where to gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest, Gorilla Safari Lodge is just 5 minutes from the Rushaga Sector trekking point. Overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and spread out in a lush garden, Gorilla Safari Lodge has 18 rooms and offers a warm welcome.
Quick Facts about Gorilla Safari Lodge:
- Eco-friendly chalets, echoing log cabins, built into the surrounding trees
- Rooms have a balcony and some have a fireplace.
- Main Lodge overlooks Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is open and inviting to guests
- Quiet and tranquil setting
- Gorilla Trekking, local Batwa Pygmies tribe visit, community project tours, mountain biking and other activities are available
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge – $$$
Remote and rewarding, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge offers a tranquil setting in the rainforest. With panoramic vistas over the Virunga volcanoes and the surrounding Bwindi Forest, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a cosy, comfortable and well set out lodge. The team are welcoming and Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a great place to gorilla trek in Uganda, at the Nkuringo Sector.
Quick Facts about Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge:
- Cottages and villas are set in the forest, with fireplaces and sitting areas to relax in.
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking is the main drawcard at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge.
- Spa treatments available
