Uganda stands out as best travelers’ favourite gorilla trekking safari destination with more affordable accommodation properties than its rival neighbour, Rwanda. Uganda also has an edge in the number of gorillas protected within its borders more than half of the total mountain gorilla population in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as waking up in a rain forest, the sounds, sensations, and sheer size of these primate-infested jungles are a magical reminder of the magnificence of nature.
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a jungle-clutched designer lodge for gorilla trekking in Uganda. Its exotic forest chalets hag above the Bwindi Impenetrable canopy, offering guests enchanted vistas across the rugged rift valley and the entire Virunga mountains range.
Located south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forests, a 5-minute walk to Nkuringo gorilla trekking centre and a 25-minute drive to Rushaga gorilla trekking office.
It offers three family villas, six garden cottages, and two private executive suites with butler services and full amenities. Each cabin features a spacious bedroom, living area, en-suite bathroom, fireplace, and a garden porch facing the Bwindi misty treetops or the Virunga Mountains.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is an intimate forest retreat perfect for high-end luxury gorilla trekking travelers. The lodge offers high-end access to gorilla adventures in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Guests can literally walk to the gorilla trekking briefing point in less than 5 minutes and join the 8:00 am daily excursions.
Inside are spacious living rooms installed with overstuffed armchairs, and fireplaces. The cottages blend into a jungle ambiance, cutting off guests from the destructive life outside nature.
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge offers a stylish forest ambience perfect for luxury gorilla safaris in Uganda. it is undoubtedly the top luxury lodge for gorilla trekking in Uganda with its classic safari charm and excellent service quality.
This forest resort has eight stone and timber glass-fronted chalets facing the luxuriant forest canopy. The lodge’s design and style are inspired by local architecture with an imperial touch. Sit at the open verandah and immerse yourself in Bwindi haven; surprise gorilla visits, chimpanzees, monkeys jumping on treetops over yonder.
Bwindi Lodge’s superb location at the entrance to the northern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, its subtle charm and cozy accommodation makes it one of the most luxurious lodges for gorillas trekking tours in Uganda.
Buhoma Lodge is one of the two lodges for gorilla trekking built inside the park. Designed entirely with sustainable forest material, Buhoma lodge blends into the magical expanses of wild Bwindi’s ancient woodland with a warm cabin charm. Each chalet hanging above the jungle has a private verandah and large windows, giving spectacular views of the forest canopy over the cottage verandas.
Spend those quiet afternoons on the veranda, gazing out at that wall of trees rising to the sky and feeling the quiet loudness of the jungle as if it were a soft melody. Awaken to chirping forest bird-song and the occasional monkey screech. Sometimes, mountain gorillas come into the compound to pay homage to their evolutionary cousins.
The open-air lounge and bar area offers uninterrupted jungle views with a forest mist occasionally washing over the lodge. The chef’s freshly prepared multi-course meals are served here, and the aroma of fresh meals brings back memories of grandma’s cooking.
Mount Gahinga Lodge is a remote retreat on the edge of Mgahinga National Park at the base of the Virunga Mountains Muhavura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo. The lodge features eight local Bafumbira – styled Banda’s with papyrus roofs. The spacious Banda’s feature en-suite, walk-in bathrooms, fireplaces and private porches overlooking the Virunga Mountains.
Meals are served al fresco in the rustic dining room, sharing space with the lounge area fitted with a cozy fireplace for relaxing evenings. The leafy, colourful gardens are perfect for walking or a good book in the shade.
Gahinga lodge is the only decent lodge for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga, and it’s located a 5-minute walk from the park entrance gate, giving the easiest access to Mgahinga National Park adventures.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge is one of the only two safari camps located inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; Buhoma Lodge is the other. If you want to experience authentic niceties in the wilderness of Northern Bwindi (Buhoma Sector), there’s no better choice than Gorilla Forest Lodge.
The lodge’s levered lounge looms over the rain forest with a raised viewing platform built for open-air dining. If you’re lucky, a gorilla family may visit the camp’s lawn and leave you delighted.
Get a full English and continental breakfast served before your morning activity, complemented with delicious packed lunch including fresh fruit sweet and savoury delights for your day pack snack.
Once back at the camp from your jungle trek, enjoy drinks under the stars by the roaring campfire as a seasoned local tells of ancient jungle adventure fantasies.
Mahogany Springs is one of the highest-rated lodges for gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Northern section. It’s less luxurious than its neighbours Bwindi Lodge and Gorilla Forest. Still, it claims a position on Uganda’s top tier vacation resorts. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the lodge to the Buhoma trekking entrance.
This forest lodge provides simple yet stylish accommodation, built using locally sourced natural materials that lift the property high on authenticity and minimalistic flair. It has eight spacious, cozy cottage suites with en-suite bathrooms and verandas overlooking the ancient jungle.
Chameleon Hill Lodge sits on a hilltop in the Virunga Mountains’ shadow, vibrantly glowing over the tranquil Lake Mutanda in bright colours. This charming little forest resort is a popular mid-range accommodation choice for gorilla trekkers in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park.
The lodge has ten individually styled private cottages spread out on the hillside towering over the misty tranquil waters of Lake Mutanda with the Virunga’s in the backdrop. Each room is boldly designed with bright colours and unique African decor.
Enter into the calm Mutanda waters, take a canoe ride to one of the dozen small islands, hike around the villages or just sit on your porch and watch the dreamy landscape. No matter what indulgence you choose, the experience around Chameleon Hill Lodge makes it one of the lodges for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Lake Mutanda Resort is an excellent base for trekking gorillas in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and exploring the Nepal-like attractions in south-western Uganda. It’s also perfect for quiet holiday hideaways in the remotest countryside.
Positioned in the shadow of the Virunga Mountains, Mutanda Lake Resort brags of dreamy views, excellent tropical weather, and romantic resort activities. Spending sunset evenings at the lakeside and enjoying the unspoiled landscape’s beauty and tranquillity are indulgences to look out for.
Accommodation is in 13 beautifully crafted cottages on wooden platforms spread across the beach with extensive views across the lake and Virunga Mountains. The rooms are intelligently decorated with artistic decor and elegant fabric. The swiss – like main area with an African finish and brick-worm fireplace is a guest’s magnet for evening chats. You can have your delicious meals here or in the comfort of your room.
Gorilla Heights Lodge sits on the axis of Nkuringo hill offering endless views of the forest and the Virunga volcanoes
There are 15 cottages at Gorilla Heights which have been named depending on the surrounding attractions like the Virunga Mountains, the gorillas or the park itself and its sectors. The cottages have large aluminum doors and windows frames.
There is a heated swimming pool, a luxury spa for steam and sauna, well stocked bar and dining area that faces the Virunga ranges. The lodge was built to perfectly blend in the environment by using local materials like black volcanic stones, brick stones, wood and more.
