The choice of accommodation services is one of the key essentials when planning a gorilla safari to Bwindi Forest. YES, you ought to stay in a safe and comfortable lodge during your gorilla tour to Bwindi Forest National Park. The fact that it has become a center point g gorilla safaris in Africa, Bwindi forest has a variety of lodges/accommodation facilities to serve travelers on Uganda gorilla tours with luxury, midrange and budget food and sleeping services. During gorilla safari bookings, travelers are given a list of lodges/camos and hotels in Bwindi Forest National Park to choose from. The lodges in Bwindi are split in the four gorilla regions of the forest I.e Buhoma in the north, Ruhija in the east, Rushaga and Nkuringo in the south. The selection of which gorilla lodge to stay in Bwindi will depend on which gorilla region you are visiting. Ensure to book a lodge in the same gorilla sector you are trekking in. Lodge services are categorized as luxury, midrange, and budget. The services and prices vary depending on the category service but all services in all lodges are excellent and worth the money. African Apes Tours brings you brings a full list of top lodges, camps and hotels in Bwindi Forest National Park to offer you a peaceful stay on your Uganda gorilla tour to Bwindi Forest National Park.
Gorilla Lodges in Buhoma sector
Located in the northern region of Bwindi Forest National Park, Buhoma is known to have the finest gorilla lodges in Bwindi Forest. All lodges rea located a short distance to the park headquarters which ease connection when going for pre gorilla trekking briefing. All lodges are self-contained with private balconies and great views of the forest.
The top lodges in Buhoma sector include
1. Mahogany Springs Lodge
2. Buhoma Lodge
3. Silverback Gorilla Lodge
4. Lake Kitandara Lodge
5. Bwindi Forest Lodge
6. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
7. Crested Crane Bwindi Lodge
8. Engagi Lodge
9. Buhoma Community Camp
Top Lodges in Rushaga sector
Located in the southern region of Bwindi Forest National Park, Rushaga is home to the highest number of gorilla families in Bwindi. Rushaga is also a center of gorilla habituation experience which give travelers chance to spend extended time with gorillas. For these doing Kigali to Bwindi gorilla trekking, Rushaga is the nearest sector from Kigali. The top gorilla lodges in Rushaga sector include:
1. Gorilla Safari Lodge
2. Rushaga gorilla camp
3. Wagtail Eco safari camp
4. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
5. Gorilla Valley Lodge
6. Chameleons Hill Lodge
7. Bwindi Jungle Lodge
8. Lake Mutanda Resort
Lodges in Ruhija Sector
Ruhija sector is located in the eastern part of Bwindi Forest National Park. The full list of lodges in Ruhija sector include:
1. Bakiga Lodge
2. Agandi Lodge
3. Gorilla Mist Camp
4. Trekkers Tarven
5. Ruhija Community Camp
Lodges in Nkuringo Sector
Located in the southern region of Bwindi Forest, Nkuringo is one of the four gorilla regions in Bwindi Forest. Nkuringo offers you the very adventurous gorilla trekking tours due to its location on high altitude areas. The lodges in Nkuringo sector include:
1. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
2. Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge
3. Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
4. Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite
5. Hammerkop Bank House
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla tracking is the most done tourist activity done in Bwindi Forest National Park. Over 99% of travelers to the Bwindi forest come to visit mountain gorillas. Bwindi Forest is home to the highest number of mountain gorillas in the whole world sheltering half of the world’s total population. Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest have been habituated into 17 families split into four gorilla regions. The high number of gorillas in Bwindi Forest guarantees traveler’s availability of gorilla permits hence high chances of trekking. Gorilla groups in Bwindi Forest include:
Gorilla families in Buhoma sector
• Mubare gorilla family
• Rushegura gorilla group
• Habinyanja Gorilla family
• Katwe gorilla family
Gorilla families in Rushaga sector
• Nshongi gorilla family
• Mishaya Gorilla group
• Bweza gorilla family
• Kahungye gorilla group
• Busingye gorilla family
• Bikyingi gorilla family (undergoing habituation experience)
• Bushaho Gorilla Family (Undergoing Habituation experience)
Gorilla Families in Ruhija Sector
• Bitukura Gorilla Family
• Kyaguliro Gorilla group
• Oruzogo Gorilla family
Gorilla Families in Nkuringo Sector
• Nkuringo Gorilla Family
• Christmas gorilla family
NOTE: Each gorilla family is visited by 8 people a day for an hour’s interaction. Gorilla permit booking is recommended at least 5 months in advance to ensure timely planning and avoid last minute disappointments.
Choose from the above listed top lodges in Bwindi Forest National Park for safe, comfortable and enjoyable food and sleeping services on your gorilla tour to Bwindi Forest National Park. Contact African Apes Tours & Travel today, clarify your choice of accommodation and we shall book it for you at affordable rates.
