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Gorilla Forest Lodge

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Location

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Accommodation

Lodge

Comfort Level

Luxury

Deep within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Gorilla Forest Lodge is one of the most immersive gorilla trekking bases in Uganda. Managed by Sanctuary Retreats, the lodge has an intimate number of luxury tents discreetly positioned along a hillside, each with a free-standing bathtub and private deck that opens onto the dense rainforest. It is not uncommon for gorilla families to pass by the camp itself, creating unforgettable wildlife encounters before you even set out on foot.

Amenities

Spa treatment services
Restaurant and bar with rainforest views
Private luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms
Lounge with central fireplace
Complimentary laundry

Room Types

30 Cottages

Twin Rooms
Double Rooms
Family Rooms

After early morning treks to find the mountain gorillas, you will return to warm hospitality and personalised service. Meals are served in the open-sided dining area with views across the canopy, and evenings are often spent around the central fireplace sharing stories of the day’s adventures. Spa treatments in the privacy of your tent soothe weary muscles, and the lodge’s guides provide insights into Bwindi’s complex ecosystem. For those who dream of close-up encounters with Uganda’s most iconic primates, Gorilla Forest Lodge delivers an experience that feels both secluded and deeply connected to the forest.

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