Bwindi Impenetrable national park is located in south western part of Uganda neighboring Rwanda and Congo. Uganda is known for inhabiting endangered mountain gorillas in two national parks that is Bwindi and mgahinga national park. The park covers an area of 32,092 ha above the sea level. In the whole world, mountain gorillas are only spotted in Volcano national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park in Congo, Bwindi impenetrable national park and mgahinga national park in Uganda.
Lodges in Bwindi
Nkuringo Bwindi safari lodg.
Nkuringo Bwindi safari lodge is located in southern section of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The lodge sits at a 7000-ft altitude on a magnificent ridge with stunning views across the rugged landscapes and the entire Virunga Volcanoes chain backdrop. The lodge accommodates 18 rooms – nestled within 16 unique residences – are designed for comfort and a connection to nature. Th lodge rooms are luxury with spacious two-bedroom family villa, the luxurious Forest Suites with their sweeping views, the charming garden cottages, or the cozy Standard Garden Cottages.
The lodge facilitates swimming pool where guests relax, well stocked bar with soft and hard drinks, restaurant where international meals are served and prepared by professional chefs, laundry, free wi-fi and free parking.
While at the lodge, guests may do nature walks in the park or around local communities, gorilla trekking and bird watching in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Buhoma lodge
Buhoma Lodge is perfectly placed for visitors to go gorilla trekking and enjoy lots of other activities, and the property offers very comfortable accommodation and communal spaces to which are found in a two-storey sustainable timber, stone, and thatch structure, which merges seamlessly with the surrounding forest. The lodge contains sofas and stools around coffee tables, in addition to a cosy fireplace, with the bar set up along the back wall. The bar provides free Wi-Fi and recharging facilities! Adjoining the lounge/bar is the dining space, which provides tables of various sizes and sturdy wooden chairs. Most of the furniture in the communal lodge is made of wood, so you really feel part of the forest. The rooms consist of ten chalets, also constructed using sustainable materials. Nine are standard chalets, designed to sleep two adults but with sufficient space for an extra bed to fit a child aged under 5 years
While at the lodge, guests will enjoy spa message after having gorilla trekking and over night guests are offered complimentary message.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge is located in southern part of Bwindi covering an area of about 6000ft in size above the sea. The lodge is luxurious with the best magnificent view of Bwindi forest canopy due to the fact that the lodge lies at the edge of Bwindi park. The accommodations contain 6 bedroom stone cottages (kings or twins beds), 2 two bedroom stone family cottages (kings or twins beds), all cottages have spacious living room with burning fireplace, bath taps, flushing toilets, showers, Comfortable chairs on the outdoor verandas provide the perfect vantage point to admire the unforgettable vistas of the forest. The lodge facilitates well stocked bar area with soft and had drinks and dining area where international meals are prepared by professional chefs, free wi-fi, swimming pool, laundry, free packing, and many more.
Bakiga lodge.
Bakiga Lodge is a mid-range lodge situated in Ruhija sector in Bwindi impenetrable national park. The lodge has a wonderful accommodation for visitors looking for a real African experience with great views built on the top of a beautiful valley overlooking Bwindi forest. The Lodge offers 6 family Cabins and 2 twin tents, all self-contained with ensuite bathrooms, flushing toilets, tables, chairs and spectacular views.
The lodge facilitates free parking, laundry, well stocked bar with drinks, restaurant where delicious meals are served. While at the lodge, visitors may do bird watching, nature walks to the local communities and gorilla trekking in the inside of Bwindi since the lodge is at the edge of the park.
Gorilla sanctuary camp
Gorilla sanctuary camp is located within the park as a remote and atmospheric mountain sanctuary. The camp accommodates eight tents feature queen-sized beds and generous bathtubs that look out onto the forest canopy, showers, tables , chairs, and facilitates visitors will spa after having an amazing gorilla trekking, delicious fare or enjoy an evening drink in the cosy bar and dining cottage overlooking the rainforest where meals are served on a raised natural platform that blends into the surroundings., free parking, free wi-fi, laundry and amazing staff members who are hospitable. While at the camp, visitors may do nature walks to the local communities, bird watching and
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Volcanoes Bwindi lodge offers a stylish setting from which to enjoy the unforgettable experience of tracking the majestic mountain gorillas of Uganda. Volcano Bwindi lodge is a luxurious lodge with cottages which are grass thatched with beautiful view of the forest.
The lodge accommodates 8 standard bandas and 2 deluxe bandas, each banda named after a gorilla. Butler service is included in each room, and there are en-suite bathrooms with a walk-in shower, and a private veranda with awesome views of the forest on your doorstep.
While in the main building, the visitors are offered delirious meals at the restaurant, well stocked bar with soft and hard drinks, swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi, hospitable staff members and many more.
What to pack for gorilla trekking?
- Camera.
- Binocular.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
- Long trouser, long t-shirts, long stockings.
- Hiking sticks.
- Water &snacks.
- Insect repellent.
How to access Bwindi park?
Bwindi impenetrable national park can be accessed by either road transport or air transport. By air transport, visitors may fly from Kigali international airport to Bwindi or Entebbe international airport. While in Rwanda, visitors will take about 3-4 hours to reach Bwindi whereas in Uganda visitors may fly from Entebbe International airport to Kisoro or kihihi airstrips where they will have few hours drive to Bwindi.
While by road transport, visitors may access Bwindi through Kampala-Masaka-Kabale-Kisoro road which will take about 9 hours to Bwindi park. Although the journey looks long, it is worthy it and many visitors have enjoyed the road trip due to various sceneries spotted along the way like Lake Mburo national park, landscapes, mountains, hills and many more. While visitors entering Bwindi through Rwanda will use about hours to reach the park.
