Lodges in Bwindi Forest National park – Accommodation

When it comes to Bwindi, we usually talk about the thrilling gorilla trekking experience in this impenetrable forest. Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is widely known for sheltering the highest number of mountain gorillas with 17-gorilla families available for trekking. The guarantee of access to gorilla permits by travellers in Bwindi compared to other gorilla destinations make it a first stop for all Uganda gorilla safaris. In this documentary, we concentrate on where to stay on your gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park. If travelers are to have a memorable gorilla encounter, they must stay in safe, quality and comfortable lodging facilities. Quality accommodation guarantee travelers excellent food and sleeping services. The lodges and camps in Bwindi are split in four sectors of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo sector offering luxury, midrange and budget services to fit all travelers budget and expectations. The choice of accommodation depends on the gorilla family to be trekked. Advance booking of accommodation is required to ensure proper and timely preparations.

Lodges in Buhoma sector
Mahogany springs safari lodge
Mahogany springs is a best place of imaginations a, luxury accommodation in Buhoma sector north of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. After a tiresome long drive through kabale, Mahogany springs are the best place to stay, relax and have comfortable night.
The spectacular setting of the lodge reward travelers with clear views of the rain forest, sometimes gorillas as well as an interaction with local peo0lle who live in the nearby areas. On a good day, mountain gorillas are seen roaming in the compounds of the lodge, which make it more beautiful. A stay at mahogany springs also reward travelers with a fun of walking down to Munyanga River, tea plantations for the local people. Those who have started there before review mahogany springs as a wonderful facility with En suite bath, hair dryer, in room charging station, in room safe, Wi-Fi in main area, laundry included, and they will expertly clean your hiking boots for a tip, nice porch. The food served is very good and adequate bar with reasonable prices. Rooms are set as double, single, twin, family cottages and presidential suit and a hone moon suit. The rates are affordable and group travelers have a discounted rate.

Bwindi forest lodge
If you planning a Bwindi gorilla safari, look no further than Bwindi forest lodge. Named after this impenetrable forest, Bwindi forest lodges reward you with a true definition of the jungle all accompanied with excellent, safe and comfortable food and sleeping services. Its location in the entre of the forest is an oppportu8nity of travelers to interact with mountain gorillas, Colubus monkeys and a variety of birds without moving away from the lodge. Professional, kind and competent staff ensure smooth and timely service delivery to meet and exceed traveler’s expectations. At night, travelers are given warm water bottles to deal with night coldness, which make more comfortable. Services at the lodge include luggage storage, shared lounge in the TV rest, shoeshine, tour desk, daily maid service, and baby-sitting among others.

Buhoma lodge
Located on Buhoma hill, Buhoma lodge is an intimate place for you to stay. the spectacular uninterrupted views of the entire Bwindi forest national park and mountain gorillas is a sure deal.
Activities that can be done while staying at Buhoma lodge include gorilla trekking, forest walk, batwa cultural trail experience, bird watching and butterfly watching among others. Other lodges in Buhoma lodge include Buhoma communuitry haven lodge, Buhoma community rest camp and Engagi lodge among others.

Rushaga sector
Rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park has the highest concentration of gorilla families and hence the most visited sector. A variety of luxury, midrange and budget lodges have been established to provide travelers with excellent services. These include:

Gorilla safari lodge
Located a few meters from the trekking starting point, gorilla safari lodge is a luxury gorilla lodge to stay in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The lodge concentrates on providing top quality services, quality food and sleeping services to travelers at affordable prices. Interestingly, group travelers have discounted rates, which is an added advantage. The lodge also arrange other activities, which include guided community walks, guided forest walks, volunteer tourism, guided bird watching tours and waterfall walks among others which complement your gorilla tracking experience.

Ichumbi gorilla lodge
The lodge is located roughly 12 minutes from the main Rushaga gate hence the most accessible lodge in Rushaga sector of Bwindi. Ichumbi lodge has 9 self-contained cottages, which can be set up as twin rooms, double rooms, single rooms and triple rooms according to the interest of travelers. The balcony of each cottage and the reception has clear views of the forest and sometimes gorillas in the wild. Other activities that be done while staying at Ichumbi lodge besides gorilla trekking include gorilla habituation experience, Batwa cultural experience, community walks, forest walks, bird watching and butterfly watching among others.

Ruhija sector
This is in the eastern sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park a home to the second highest number of mountain gorillas in this impenetrable forest. The sector has a variety of budget, luxury and mid range lodges and exclusive camps to serve travelers with excellent food and sleeping services. These include:

Bakiga lodge
Located on the hill overlooking on the valleys of local people’s farmlands and the entire national park, Bakiga lodge is the best place to stay on your gorilla safari to Bwindi forest national park. The lodge has great breathtaking views a few meters from the Ruhija gorilla trekking ranger station. Professional and friendly staff that ensure comfort, safety and good stay at the lodge delivers meals and other in house services. Other activities organized by the lodge include Ruhija community walk, forest walks and waterfall hiking among others.

Gorilla mist camp
Gorilla mist is an exclusive camp, a best place top stay on your Bwindi gorilla trekking safari. The lodge is a basic location to trek Bitukura gorilla family, Oruzogo gorilla group and Kyaguliro family among others. The other activities include forest walks, bird watching and community visits among others.

Gift of Nature lodge
As its name says, gift of nature lodge is the best place to stay rewarding you with the natural feeling of nature and its fullness. The traditional setup of the lodge make it exceptional with all rooms over looking the national park and local communities adjacent to Bwindi forest national park. A stay at gift of nature lodge reward travelers with extra activities including Nyabiiha community walk, forest walks and board watching among others. Gift of nature lodge reward travelers with budget but excellent food and sleeping services.

Nkuringo sector
This is the least visited sector in the north east of Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. The sector has two gorilla families fro trekking, which are Nkuringo family, and the recently introduced Christmas family, which is available for trekking. Nkuringo reward travelers with a spectacular views of the Virunga volcanoes in Rwanda Mgahinga and Congo which is not a case with other sector. Lodges in Nkuringo sector include Nkuringo Bwindi lodge and clouds mountain gorilla lodge among others.

In general, several lodges have been established in Bwindi to provide safe, comfortable and excellent food and sleeping services on your gorilla tour to Bwindi. Book a Uganda gorilla tour to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, book a lodge of your choice and enjoy your stay in the mist.