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Gorilla Safari Lodge

Home of the Silverback Gorilla

Gorilla Safari Lodge sits comfortably at the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a primeval forest and lush jungle region in south west Uganda. This national park is home to wild gorillas, forest elephants and 23 species of bird endemic to the area.  

Accommodation

Rooms have solar-powered lighting, en-suite bathroom with hot and cold water and flush toilets. Each unit is designed to look like stand-alone log cabins that blend in with the surrounding rainforest, ensuring that the lodge does not look out of place in its wild surrounds.

Facilities

The main lodge area houses the dining room, a relaxation lounge, spa treatment room and a quaint nook where the bar is situated. 

This remote lodge comprises 18 individual units (sleeping 45 in total) each with private wooden balconies overlooking the wilderness. 

At a glance

  

  • WiFi in main area
  • Tea and coffee station in the main area
  • Intimate bar area
  • Dining area/restaurant where meals are served
  • Comfortable lounge leading down from the dining/bar area
  • Guest toilet in main area
  • Small spa treatment room in main area
  • Quaint curio shop with basics
  • 18 rooms in total, 3 of which are inter-leading rooms. Family rooms have 3 beds in each unit and 2 individual rooms are actually joined - ideal for friends.
  • Rooms are either twin or double (must be requested at time of booking)
  • Each room has a wooden balcony with a view
  • Balconies have chairs or couches
  • Small seating area in rooms
  • Conditioner, shampoo and bathroom amenities provided
  • Some of the rooms have a stand-alone bath with shower
  • A few of the rooms have an indoor coal fireplace for warmth
  • Hot water bottles provided
  • Dressing gowns in room
  • Safe with personal code in rooms
  • Wardrobe with hanging space and shelf space
  • Mosquito nets, bedside lamps and tables
  • Solar power, eco-friendly lodge
  • Laundry service on site
  • Plug points in rooms (Type G, 3 prong square plugs, solar power)


The schedule of your day goes according to your chosen activity, and the times will vary. 

7:00 - 7:30 : Depart for the national park after enjoying morning coffee and breakfast
7:30 : Sit with all trekking groups, listen to the briefing and find out about the history of the park.

8:00 : Find out who your guide is, along with the name of the gorilla group that you will track. Meet your fellow hikers. Select a porter for your hike. 

8:30 : Trekking begins. Hikes can be anything from 3 - 6 hours. 

11:30 - 12:30 : Sit back and enjoy your packed lunch courtesy of the lodge. 

N/B : When the gorillas are located you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with the primates. 

Afternoon : Return to the lodge for a well-deserved refreshment, and settle down for dinner. After dinner we recommend you make your way to the lounge and bar area for a chat about your day. 


Gorilla Safari Lodge is located in a prime position for a gorilla trekking safari. It's a mere 5 minute drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the starting and briefing point for the gorilla tracking/trekking or habituation experience. The closest airstrip is Kisoro and is a mere 2 hours from the lodge.


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Gorilla Safari Lodge

 Gorilla Safari Lodge sits comfortably at the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and is a 5 minute walk from the briefing point for gorilla trekking.  The entrance to the lodge is warm and welcoming. Bold colours from indigenous flora greet you upon arrival, leaving a lasting first impression. The atmosphere is personable, and efficient staff ensure you looked after for the duration of your stay. 

Gorilla Safari Lodge - Activities

The safari experience is flexible, and there are plenty of activities available. The main highlight is gorilla trekking which is fully guided trek into the dense rainforest and meet the gorillas.

Visit the Batwa Tribe

Visit the Batwa Pygmies, a community that used to inhabit the jungle and now lives on the fringes of the forest. 

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