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Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also known as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a prime Uganda safari destination and the most visit national park in Uganda located in Southwestern Uganda, the forest is home to the endangered mountain gorillas thriving in the thick forest cover dominating the park at various altitudes.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famous for the gorilla trekking adventures, the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 because of its rich diversity in hosting different flora and fauna and being home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Just like any Uganda safari destination, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has a wide range of accommodation options ranging from budget, midrange to luxury. As the world leading gorilla destination, Bwindi receives many luxury travelers and below are the top6 luxury lodges in the misty forest. Most of these accommodations have the misty primeval jungle in view and are nestled on ridges among mountains, terraced hills and rolling volcanic slopes.

In these breath-taking luxury lodges, expect world class amenities from their remote locations, hot showers, walk-in bathrooms, bathtubs and delicious culinary delights.

  1. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

This charming multi-award-winning lodge is perched high on Nteko Ridge boasting spectacular views over the entirely of Bwindi Canopy in one direction and the majestic Virunga Mountains chain in the other.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge has earned its title as Uganda’s leading Safari Lodge at the World Travel Awards seven times in a row, this lodge has recently been renovated and all its facilities ungraded including the cottages, gardens, walkways and main reception area to world-class standards that leave guests blown away.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge has Eleven Private Cottages, two Family-Style Villas and three luxurious suites nestled above the Bwindi on a forested ridge with distinctive elegance. Some of the rooms face the Virunga Mountains Chain with startling luxury amid a quintessential garden of flowers and trees, the spacious rooms are fitted with locally styled furnishings and the floor to ceiling windows fill the space with natural lighting allowing the guests to sleep in nature peacefully.

Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

The recently added cozy dining and reception area has quirky features amid large wooden columns, beans and flooring, raffia ceilings, volcanic stone fireplaces and walls. The whole area exudes a rustic charm with American – styled furniture, art, décor, fabric and carving adorning the walls.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is entirely eco-friendly using solar power for light, natural gas for heating, cooking and rainwater harvesting. The lodge also has an onsite fresh vegetable garden to supply the kitchen with your fresh vegetable delights.

  1. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a luxury lodge located at the visitor center in the Nkuringo Sector, South of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The lodge is literally the nearest base to tracking mountain gorillas in Nkuringo sector, the lodge is community – run.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park consists of a chalet – like main lodge and seven guesthouses, built from local volcanic stone and outfitted with handwoven rugs and works from the most of the renowned artists in Uganda.

Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

The 10 stone cottages have loft-like interiors with Africa-themed art, high-beamed ceilings, a spacious bedroom, a lounge area and en-suite bathroom with shower. A fireplace links the bathrooms and lounge ensuring the rooms are cozy and warm in the cool evenings. A private butler and housekeeper provide hot – water bottles and keep the fireplace lit on chilly mountain evenings.

In addition to gorilla trekking, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge offers forest walks and cultural visits to the Batwa Forest People.

  1. Buhoma Lodge

The Buhoma Lodge is set in the Northern Section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is one of the only two lodges set within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s bounds, the lodge enjoys incredible views across the forest canopy.

The lodge has 10 chalets with each chalet accentuating the natural beauty of the surrounds of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with stunning views from each private veranda, guests will surely gain a new appreciation of Africa’s stunning natural beauty. Each cottage contains comfortable beds, an en-suite bathrooms, a flushing toilet and a hot shower with a few having the added luxury of a bathtub. The rooms have huge windows and private sheltered verandas to take advantage of the montane forest views, hot water bottles and luxury blankets to keep you warm on the chillier mountain evenings.

Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Buhoma Lodge Front View at Night

The lodge’s communal areas include an elevated lounge area with bar and dining facilities, a cozy, communal lounge area surrounding a warm fireplace which encourages guests to gather and share story of the day’s adventures.

Buhoma Lodge’s restaurant serves high – quality four course meals every evening and a well-stocked bar to keep you hydrated, after a day’s adventure you can relax around the open fireside.

  1. Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is also set in the Northern Section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the most impressive feature about it is that sometimes the gorillas sleep on the grounds of the lodge.

His luxury lodge has a rustic charm with a modern, sophisticated ambiance. The central lounge and communal dining area offer spectacular views of the forest below and an ideal setting for evenings around the fireplace reliving exciting gorilla sightings.

The décor in this wilderness safari lodge is contemporary and designed to meld with its natural surroundings, each of the eight unique cottages has an en-suite bathrooms and are named after Bwindi’s famous gorillas and furnished with four-poster beds, hand-carved furniture and terraces boasting stunning views of the surrounding forests.

 Top 6 Luxury Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The expansive main terrace is ideal for enjoying sundowners, the view is also enchanting that even the mountain gorillas occasionally visit in to relax in the lodge’s gardens.

Guests at the lodge can follow the River Trail below the lodge and take a dip while being watched by the inquisitive monkeys. Guests are offered personal butler service.

  1. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge is one of the two luxury lodges found inside the boundaries of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the lodge is run by Abercrombie and Kent and has a fabulous location and the lodge is occasionally visited by mountain gorillas who literally look peep into guests’ rooms.

The lodge consists of the main lodge and eight sleeping tents built with wood, thatch and canvas. The sleeping tents are raised on wooden platforms, spacious, airy and beautiful designed. The possess a double or twin bed, a well-furnished veranda, plenty of room to change in, and a separate bathroom. The bathroom contains a sink, toilet, shower and a standalone bath.

The rooms at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge feel clean, homely and welcoming with polished wooden floors, various mod-cons and well-chosen and locally sourced tables and seats. The shared areas include a bar, lounge, dining area, veranda, gift shop and firepit. The main lodge is a large open plan with low surrounding walls, a peaked roof and a comfortable and lightweight seating range.

The lodge is light by hurricane lamps, guests usually sit around a fire place with their hosts as they go through the day’s activities (weather permitting).

  1. Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Spring Lodge is Nestled on the pristine riverbank of the Munyanga River, the lodge takes its name from the 400-year-old mahogany tree towering majestically above the lodge gardens.

The lodge offers unrivaled service and breathtaking views of world-class cuisine and gorilla trekking expeditions, the little touches at the lodge puts it among the best luxury lodges in Bwindi Forest Impenetrable National Park.

Mahogany Springs Lodge consists of seven large thatched cottages that blend seamlessly with the surroundings and overlook the clear waters of the Munyanga River and the dense jungles of the park.

Suites are spacious with large double doors, hardwood floors, crisp white linens, sun-soaked windows, gorgeously designed open terracotta showers, advanced mosquito net systems and private terraces with panoramic views of the verdant valley.

From the sun rising through the day’s end, the main building at Mahogany Springs Lodge provides guests with an optimal place to gather. As a guest, you can enjoy a glass of wine at the impressive wooden bar and relax in front of the double-sided fireplace with a book or board game from the library.

The delicious meals at the lodge are prepared by Head Chef Subedi who prepares a wide range of international flavors. Barbecue night is a guest’s favorite held once a week on the terrace and afternoon tea in included every day alongside fresh cakes and biscuits from the lodge’s pastry chef.

Private bush breakfasts and dinners are served by the river which puts you in the center of nature’s drama leaving you a wash with magical enchantment.

What is your kind of luxury accommodation in the forest?

All the best six luxury lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offer high levels of privacy and serenity blended with optimal comfort in one of the finest locations on the African continent, home to half of the world’s last population of the endangered mountain gorillas.

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