Gorilla Safari Lodge found comfortably at the rim of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which is renown as a primeval forest and lush jungle region in southwestern Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to critically endangered mountain gorilla and mammal species over 220 species and 348 bird species and 23 species of birds are endemic to the area.
Furthermore, Gorilla Safari Lodge is an up-market facility tucked away at the park’s promises. However, it is an ideal base from which to trek Gorillas as it just a few meters away from the starting point. The lodge offers en suite spacious luxurious units with personal verandah allowing perfect views towards the pristine tropical rain forest.
The lodge is just a 5-minute walk from the briefing point for trekking thus rewarding the lodge to be a sought-after perfect accommodation for gorilla tracking safaris. At the lodge you able to do a number of stunning activities such as a visit to the Batwa Pygmies, mountain biking, guided community walks and forest walks to the Bayenda falls.
Sleeping areas; The lodge offers cobbled paths with wooden banisters join the 21 well-appointed rooms and each have been named after individual gorillas.
Lodge facilities; The main lodge area is designed with beautiful dining rooms, a relaxation lounge, spa treatment room and a quaint nook good for visitor’s stay.
Other lodge’s amenities offered;
They offer free parking
Free breakfast
Baggage storage
Safe parking
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
They are good serving kid’s meals
Outdoor furniture
They have a fantastic outdoor dining area
They offer a complimentary welcome drink and instant coffee to their guests
They offer laundry services to the visitors
They offer a picnic area and sun terrace
They offer 24-hour front desk
They offer ironing services
They offer bicycle tours
They offer free high speed internet
They also offer massage and nice gift shop
They have an incredibly hospitable staff
Gorilla Safari Lodge –Room Features
They are designed with blackout curtains
They have fireplace to warm from after your tiresome gorilla trekking activity.
The rooms are featured with interconnected room
They offer comfortable and clean shower
The rooms are very comfy and spacious for your stay in the midst of the jungle.
They offer skilled housekeeping and rooms are safe
They have complimentary toiletries
Rooms offer comfortable bathrobes
They offer family rooms
Rooms offer great mountain view and landmark
Activities offered at Gorilla Safari Lodge –Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Hare highlights of activities to engage in while at the lodge including; Gorilla trekking, Cultural tours to Batwa pygmies, Mountain biking and Community visits.
Gorilla Trekking Tour
Gorilla trekking quite a memorable experience that starts early in the morning with a short briefing about dos and don’ts of gorillas. The activity takes 30 to 7 hours’ trek and always remember to go with packed lunch boxes, put on comfortable rubber shoes, rain jacket, hat among others. The gorilla trekking activity involves in accompany of skilled park ranger guides who lead you to forest trailheads. But once you locate them one hour is given to you to watch them as they play, feed as well as enjoy nice pictures for your future remembrance.
Visit the Batwa pygmies
You can go visit the Batwa pygmies in the nearby local community where you can meet up with Batwa people interact with them, enjoy their traditional dance and amazing storytelling.
Getting to the Gorilla Safari Lodge –Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From Kampala or Entebbe to Gorilla safari lodge takes 9 to 10 hours’ drive.
By domestic flight; From Entebbe Airport to Kihihi Airstrip takes about 1:30 hours to land and a 30-minute drive to drive you to the park.
