Accommodations in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodations Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable national park is one of Africa’s most ancient and biologically diverse rainforests located in south-western Uganda on the edge of the Rift valley. This mist-covered jungle is home to over 400 plant species and some of the world’s rarest wildlife and a variety of primates including the endangered mountain gorillas.

In southwestern Uganda on the outskirts of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable national park- home to almost half the total population of the mountain gorillas of Africa, there exists a variety of lodges that compliment your gorilla trekking experience making it even a lot memorable. These accommodations are thoughtfully distributed in the different gorilla trekking sectors that is; Ruhija, Rushaga, Buhoma, and Nkuringo providing easy access to the mountain gorilla families in the different sectors.

Northern Bwindi Lodges

Buhoma Sector

  1. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Sited on a flat ridge deep in the impenetrable forests of Bwindi just a few minutes away from the park headquarters, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is one of the lodges inside Bwindi Impenetrable national park. The lodge is intentionally designed to offer guests the freedom to reflect and feel their senses inviting a wholeness that comes from leaning truly into nature as you sleep and wake up to sweet melodies from the forest.

This accommodation boasts an unrivalled location that offers exceptional wildlife and bird watching opportunities with a magnificent look out onto the forest canopy and spectacular views of the forest. It is the perfect base for trekking one of the gorilla families in Bwindi’s Buhoma sector.

Being a concessionaire of a gorilla national park, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest camp often receives regular visits from the mountain gorillas allowing some lucky guests to experience these gentle giants at the camps. Each of the camp tents have stylish and spacious rooms beautifully designed each with a huge bathtub for purposes of soaking tired muscles after the hikes and these are set up to look straight into the canopy jungle.

The sleeping tents are set-up on raised wooden platforms equipped with a double or twin bed, and well-furnished veranda.

  1. Trackers Safari Lodge Buhoma

Price ranges between 400$ to 600$ per person

Set at an altitude of 1500m and just five minutes’ drive away from the Buhoma sector park headquarters, Trackers Safari lodge Buhoma is a high-end accommodation located on a hilltop overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable forest bringing trekkers a blend of modern comfort and convenience.

All rooms at this accommodation are made of logs with spectacular balconies which provide great views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest canopies. The lodge also provides other amenities such as private expensive balconies, multi-cuisine restaurants, bar and lounge, health and fitness club such as Jacuzzi, steam bath, among others, craft and souvenir shop, among others.

  1. Bwindi Lodge by Volcanoes

Overlooking the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable forest and the magnificent views of the forest canopy across a serene stream, Bwindi lodge is one of the most unique lodges in Buhoma.

This lodge offers exceptional hospitality with dramatic views of the forest canopy and a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. It is a perfect stop for a gorilla trekking adventure in Buhoma or Ruhija sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable national park.

Bwindi Lodge by Volcanoes comprises 8 standard bandas and 2 deluxe bandas each of which is named after a mountain gorilla in this park. Each of the rooms have an en-suite bathroom and a private verandah with magnificent views of the forest.

The lodge also provide other amenities such as a bar and restaurant with a common viewing deck, a spa that offer treatments and massages including the famous Rungu massage at the Humula Forest Spa.

  1. Mahogany Springs Lodge

Resting at the top of the Munyanga River and overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Mahogany Springs is a luxury lodge located at a 2-minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ walk away from the Bwindi Impenetrable national park entrance gate. This accommodation is built with comfort and class and offers guests privacy and comfort in a spectacular setting surrounded by beautiful gardens and magnificent views of the verdant valley.

Each of the huts/cabins are built independently and the walkways to the huts is gorgeously made of large and small stones making them convenient even during the rains.

The kitchen at Mahogany Springs makes meals that, while not fine-dining, are varied, tasty and enjoyable. Guests can also visit the Opatra London spa where they can sample some of the Opatra skincare products and treat themselves to treatments such as massage, pre and post gorilla trekking foot treatments, facial, among others.

  1. Buhoma Lodge

Nestled amidst the beauty of one of the world’s last remaining pristine jungles with a remarkable eco-system, Buhoma lodge is an eco-friendly intimate accommodation that provides uninterrupted views of the canopies of the Bwindi Impenetrable forest, home to the rare and highly endangered mountain gorillas.

Buhoma lodge is one of the lodges located within the Bwindi Impenetrable national park in the elevated central area a short distance from the gorilla trekking meeting point. This accommodation offers comfortable and cozy atmosphere for stay before and after the gorilla trekking experience. While at these facilities, you will wake up to the melodious songs of the forest birds and the occasional chattering of the monkeys.

Since gorilla trekking safaris are restricted to individuals from the age of 15 years and above, Buhoma lodge avails visitors with children a baby sitter and a number of activities to keep them entertained while their parents embark on the gorilla trekking experience.

Ruhija Sector

  1. Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge

Price ranges between 400$ to 800$ per person

Sited majestically in the Ruhija sector of the impenetrable forests of Bwindi on the Bugarama Hill, Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge is a prestigious luxury accommodation that boasts a panoramic spectacle of the high altitude Bwindi forest.

Kiho gorilla safari lodge has 11 luxurious cottages that are uniquely surrounded by untamed vegetation and designed to provide unparalled sense of privacy with a feel of home away from home deep inside the jungle.

This accommodation offers leisure facilities to assist trekkers unwind and rejuvenate their bodies and mind after a gorilla trekking experience such as sauna and steam birth, massage, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, among others, a well-stocked bar with both hard and soft drinks and a restaurant that serves both local and continental dishes that meet tastes of the clients from all over the world.

  1. Agandi Eco Lodge

Price ranges between 200$ to 500$ per person

Agandi Eco lodge is an Eco-lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable national park’s Ruhija sector. It offers you 180 degrees panoramic view over the Bwindi Impenetrable national park and the volcanoes in the Virunga massif.

This accommodation is built with 100% local materials with a touch of African style. The accommodation at Agandi Eco lodge is grouped into African cottages, Ugandan huts cottages, tree nests, and a family cottage. These rooms are equipped with wooden balconies that offer you a magnificent view of the surrounding areas.

It also has a magnificent camping area for visitors who wish to enjoy a night under the sky on their gorilla safari adventure. This campsite is endowed with 2 public toilets and 2 public showers for the campers and campfires are set up every evening.

Agandi Eco lodge offers different services such as a restaurant that serves different dishes, a well-stocked bar, crafts shop and health and fitness center such as gym, spa, sauna, massage, steam birth, among others.

  1. Gorilla mist Camp

Price ranges between 240$ to 450$ per person

Set in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable national park, Gorilla mist camp is a typical African safari lodge located at Muko, Kabale near one of the renowned bird watching swamps thus exposes visitors to a blend of the breathtaking views of the surroundings of the impenetrable forests of Bwindi, beautiful melodies from the birds as well as chattering sounds of the monkeys. This lodge is a perfect place to savour the exquisite beauty of Africa and the magnificent simplicity on a safari.

Gorilla mist camp is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Kabale town and 42 kilometers from Buhoma sector and at a distance of 7 kilometers from Bwindi Impenetrable national park gates, Ruhija sector.

Gorilla mist camp has 3 unique self-contained tented cabins and a main house with a balcony looking over lush green vegetation and landscape of southwestern Uganda. Each room is equipped with a bathroom, wadrope and a mosquito net. It also has a proper restaurant that serves African, Caribbean, Indian, European, and American cuisines prepared by a well-trained chef.

  1. Bwindi Trekkers’ Tavern

Bwindi Trekker’s Tavern is an eco-friendly accommodation located 2 kilometers from the park headquarters past the Ikumba trading center. It rests on a hilltop overlooking the magnificent Virunga massif and the Bwindi Impenetrable forest canopies. Due to its location, on a clear day guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Virunga volcano ranges, Lake Edward, the rift valley as well as the Albertine endemics and other bird species being a birders paradise.

Bwindi Trekker’ Tavern comprises 5 spacious cottages that include; standard cottage rooms, honeymoon cottage rooms, twin family cottage rooms, family cottages each having en suite bathrooms with hot showers.

Bwindi Trekker’s Tavern is situated 52 kilometers from Kabale, 44 kilometers from Buhoma, 426 kilometers from Kampala, and 502 kilometers from Entebbe.

Southern Bwindi Lodges

Rushaga Sector

  1. Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Ideally situated in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable national park in the Rushaga sector, just 15 minutes away from the gorilla trekking starting point, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge is a mid-range accommodation that offers a blend of elegant rooms and magnificent views of the Impenetrable forest font with a permanent spring where forest elephants usually come to drink water.

Rushaga Gorilla lodge offers visitors a rustic and authentic African safari experience as they indulge in other activities such as the awesome forest walks, visit to the Batwa community, and visit to the local craft shops, among others.

This accommodation offers unique lodging options that include camping grounds, standard rooms, and luxury cottages and each of the rooms are named after the gorilla groups in Bwindi. It will also expose you to the breathtaking views of the Kigezi highlands. While at Rushaga Gorilla lodge visitors can also take part in the forest walks, and engage in the Batwa community visits. Due to its location, both the Nkuringo sector and Mgahinga national park can also easily be accessed from this accommodation.

  1. Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Gorilla Leisure lodge emanates old-world sophistication and luxury with timeless décor. It is one of the most spectacular lodges in Bwindi, overlooking the lush green and hilly landscapes of this impenetrable forest and the surrounding areas. This lodge also exudes an air of grandeur that makes it almost impossible not to feel like a royalty.

This accommodation is seamlessly designed by blending top-tier contemporary designs with a touch of the African culture. With its elegant design and unparalleled comfort, Gorilla Leisure lodge is perfect retreat for trekkers seeking the ultimate relaxation while they indulge in their gorilla experience adventure. The rooms are spacious, immaculately clean, and have well-polished floors and highly distinctive architecture made by use of natural materials making it a perfect integration into the montane forest surrounding.

Meals at the restaurant are fresh, delicious, and feature a delightful variety of dishes which are elegantly presented at serving worthy of great gourmet restaurants.

Gorilla Leisure lodge comprises a family cottage with 3 beds, and 2 bathrooms, luxury twin/double rooms arranged with 1 bed and 1 bathroom, and 7 luxury single rooms perfectly tucked in the quiet parts of the jungle.

Gorilla Leisure lodge also offers guests extra amenities such as Spa and wellness center, children’s play area, game room, and a beautiful garden among others.

  1. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Price ranges between 180$ to 480$ per person

Sitting in the quiet primate jungle just 10-minutes’ walk away from the Rushaga gate, Ichumbi gorilla lodge is a mid-range accommodation that provides comfort and relaxation while on their gorilla trekking experience. This lodge provides magnificent views of the beautiful landscapes and the terrains surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable forest from the room windows.

The name Ichumbi was derived from the local Rufumbira word Ichumbi which means a cool and comfortable home. The lodge is designed with cozy wooden houses each with a terrace facing the greenery to cater for a visitor’s exclusivity and comfort offering a comfortable retreat after your daily adventures. It comprises double/twin rooms that accommodate up to 2 people, family rooms that accommodate up to 4 people, and single rooms for single occupancy and all have en-suite bathrooms with hot water.

Other than the exceptional rooms, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge also offers visitors other amenities such as a well-stocked bar and a restaurant that serves both local and International cuisines both of which have beautiful views of the mountains of the forest at a distance.

Nkuringo Sector

  1. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

      Price ranges between 1690$ to 2500$ per person

Sited on a mountain ridge with sweeping views of the stunning Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a remote, beautiful and intimate eco-tourism accommodation situated over 2000 meters above sea level located in Bwindi’s Nkuringo sector ahead of the gorilla trail.

This lodge was constructed about 20 years ago in partnership with the Africa Wildlife Foundation, the Gorilla Conservation Programme, and the local Nkuringo community with the aim to protect the habitat of the mountain gorillas.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge boasts of 8 spacious cottages all built from volcanic stones. Each of the cottages features a spacious living room with a fireplace and comfy arm chairs, a bedroom, en suite bathroom and walk-in showers. It is designed with comfortable chairs set on the verandahs that offer the perfect vantage point to stare over the unforgettable panorama of the forest below and also see the glow of the Nyirangongo volcano on a clear night.

Mountain Gorilla Lodge has a restaurant that serves several delicacies that are carefully prepared using the freshest local ingredients giving each meal a touch of Africa.