Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a popular destination in Uganda attracting many travelers from other parts of the world, it is known for its species of Mountain gorillas livening within the dense forest. This region is one of the country’s oldest gazette and protected conservation areas managed by the Uganda wildlife authority. The park is bisected into 4 sectors (Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga, each of these is home to habituated gorilla families living freely within the ecosystem, when thinking of a gorilla trekking experience it is important to mind where to stay.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is scattered around these regions and neighboring areas, when choosing accommodation it is important to consider where you have your gorilla permit purchased to have easy access to the tracking point, example facilities include to the north, the Buhoma Lodge, a beautiful luxury lodge built right inside the park. It is a few kilometers to the tracking point and mostly booked, the lodge offers 10 luxury cottages, each room comprising of an inbuilt bathroom, and a private veranda overlooking the forest, the bar serves premium drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, gins, spirits, and whiskies. The restaurant at the main lodge area prepares mouth-watering meals for guests.
The Clouds mountain gorilla Lodge in the southern part of Bwindi in the Nkuringo sector, the lodge is built with a delicate touch to fit in every traveler’s dream, it is raised in the sky boasting 8 luxurious cottages and one Family chalet, and the chalets are classified as double or twin rooms. The main lodge area offers free WiFi to guests, free parking space, and a welcoming comfortable lounge area. The natural volcanic stones used in the construction of the facility are epic, overlooking the stunning misty forest, from the lodge area one can be transferred to the trekking point easily or even just take a walk, rooms feature ensuite bathrooms and private verandas.
Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge is situated in the southern part of the park, it is an eco-midrange facility offering travelers a happy memorable experience on their gorilla safari. The lodge offers travelers a vast range of choices from double rooms, to Family villas, the lodge is built using local material from the community and craftsmen of Uganda, rooms are offered on full board arrangements. The onsite lounge and restaurant share a proper mouth dropping meal to travelers, the fireplace topples a cold day from the gorilla trekking experience.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge in the southern part of Rushaga is one of the most beautiful facilities a few kilometers away from the tracking point, the lodge summarizes the world’s beauty. It is precise offering great experiences to travelers, it is built with 10 amazing cottages comfort and cozy stay to travelers. The main lodge area offers camp fire, a great way to end the day from a gorilla safari, the butlers are welcoming with a service smile going an extra mile.
Accommodation facilities in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are dotted around the national park regions. The few mentioned and many more to fit in everyone’s budget, there is at least something for everyone ranging from Luxury to the best budget.