WHERE & BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BWINDI PARK DURING YOUR GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA

8 Best Places & Where To Stay At Various Bwindi Accommodations?

If you are looking to spend your safari holiday in Uganda spotting many of the incredible denizens of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you can set up base at one of the sector trailheads located at Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo, or Buhoma. Various lodges and camps in Bwindi are now open for business around these bases, and you can choose the one that best meets your specifications and budget. During your stay at any of these accommodations, you will also have the opportunity to interact with the local Bakiga and Pygmy communities. Participate in their cultural safari activities as you go on walks around the village and get a taste of their traditional ethos, art, music, dance, and ancient lore, which relates to the history of the magical forests you’ll explore on your visit.

1. Bwindi Lodge - Tier 1 Premier Experience

Bwindi Lodge is located on the edge of a high ridge, overlooking the immensely beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Suitable for safari vacationers looking for exceptional facilities and amenities, the lodge has a pleasing, glass-fronted lounge for enjoying the vistas of the park. Stone-paved pathways lead to the 9 banda chalets, three of which have twin single beds while the remaining six have double beds. Mosquito netting suspended from the ceiling, a spacious living area, side tables, area rugs, and a patio are other features that guests will appreciate. Each room has a private butler to assist guests. The ensuite bathroom has twin vanities, a hairdryer, and a shower area.

2. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp - Tier 1 Premier Experience

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxury vacation accommodation located atop a high ridge just within the border of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge is composed of a series of structures that are topped with thatch and have a pleasing rustic ambiance. The 10 rooms offered are built of a combination of concrete, stone, canvas, and mesh to give you the safari camping experience but with modern facilities. Each room has two queen-sized beds covered with mosquito netting, along with side tables, racks for unpacking, area mats, and a seating arrangement on the patio. The ensuite stone-walled bathroom features both a bathtub and shower stall.

3. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge - Tier 1 Premier Experience

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a mid-range stayover for safari vacationers in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Built of wood, rock, and volcanic stone, the lodge has a comfortable lounge area that also houses the restaurant and bar. Stone-paved steps lead to the seven cottages, which include a separate living area to relax in. Each room has a two-sided fireplace, plush sofas, area rugs, and writing desk. Hand-painted local art adorns the walls, while large windows let in the superb vistas of the reserve. Ensuite bathrooms feature twin vanities and a shower stall. The lodge also provides a private butler and housekeeper with each cottage to care for the requirements of guests.

4. Buhoma Lodge - Tier 2 Deluxe Experience

Buhoma Lodge is mid-range vacation accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Constructed with locally available materials and operating on eco-friendly principles, the lodge offers just 10 chalets for safari guests, including a larger Family/Honeymoon Suite that has a separate living area. Each of the rooms has a large double bed or twin single beds with mosquito netting for protection from bugs. Other amenities include open racks for unpacking, side tables, area rugs, and an electronic safe. The balcony has a seating arrangement for enjoying superb vistas of the reserve. The ensuite bathroom has a standalone vanity or twin vanities, and a shower area while some also have a bathtub.

5. Mahogany Springs - Tier 2 Deluxe Experience

Located a scarce two-minute drive from the Buhoma Gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the mid-range Mahogany Springs Lodge. This lodge stands amid natural gardens on an incline near the Munyanga River. It has just 12 suites for gorilla-seeking travelers, including 8 Superior Suites, 2 Honeymoon Suites, and 2 Presidential and Family Suites. The Superior Suites can sleep up to three guests, while the Presidential Suite has two bedrooms with a separate living room and can accommodate up to four people. Each of the rooms has a thatched roof with wooden flooring, beds with mosquito netting, a writing desk that also serves as a dressing table, and a private terrace.

6. Gorilla Safari Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

Gorilla Safari Lodge is a budget accommodation located at a 5-minute drive from the Rushaga sector’s closest trailhead in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge has a central lounge that includes a restaurant and 18 cottages scattered on a hillside around well-landscaped gardens, lighted with lanterns in the evening. Each of the rooms has a sloping tin roof with hardwood floors, mosquito netting for the beds, and seating arrangements indoors and outdoors. Larger groups of vacationers can choose a cottage with two interconnecting bedrooms and a fireplace. Few of the ensuite bathroom comes with a large bathtub for soaking while others have a tiled shower area.

7. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is an eco-friendly economy accommodation located atop the Nteko Ridge in the Bwindi Forest Highlands. Offering superb views of the Virunga Volcanoes, Nkuringo Hill, and mist-covered highlands of the park, the lodge has just 16 rooms for safari vacationers. The 8 Garden Cottage Rooms have twin singles or a double bed can sleep up to 3 guests. Larger groups of guests can opt for the 2-bedroom Villa that has interconnecting doors and can be transformed into a family suite for up to 6 to 8 guests. The lodge rooms have a fireplace, and hot water bottles are tucked in bed each evening.

8. Silverback Lodge - Tier 3 Value Experience

Silverback Lodge is one of several properties throughout Uganda owned by Marasa Africa. A value safari vacation stayover with views of the scenic forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With just unpretentious 12 rooms, guests have the option to choose four rooms with double beds, seven rooms with two single beds or a single solo traveler room. Wooden beds covered with mosquito netting grace the rooms, along with a side table and area rugs. The ensuite bathroom features a curtained-off shower area, and the veranda is perfect for unwinding.