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Welcome To Gorilla Safari Lodge

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. Located a 5 minute walk from the briefing point for trekking makes the lodge a sought after lodge for gorilla tracking safaris.

There are plenty of activities on offer, which include visit to the Batwa pygmies, mountain biking, guided community walks and forest walks to the Bayenda Falls.

Gorilla Trekking

An unforgettable experience, and guests can choose the level of difficulty when it comes to trekking. At the briefing point of the trek you will meet like-minded adventurers, all there for the same reason. You will be briefed about your gorilla trekking adventure and the etiquette/rules for when you’re in the presence of these powerful primates.

You will be assigned a gorilla family that you will track and observe. Experienced gorilla trackers and porters will lead the way on the slopes of the volcanoes.
You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins.

The hike can be easy and it can be physically demanding. This all depends on the hike you’ve chosen, and where the gorillas are located. Follow the mountain gorillas as they move freely in the impenetrable forest, and observe them while they feed, communicate and vocalise. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before heading back to your lodge.

The Gorilla Habituation Experience is slightly different to the trekking experience. It involves the trekking and hiking part, but you become part of something bigger. You will be out for the day, heading deep into the depths of the jungle to find the gigantic wild mountain gorillas. This is an intimate experience, where you are afford the opportunity of spending up to 4 hours with the gorillas. Porters, guides and researchers will accompany you on your trek.

The aim is to habituate the wild gorillas to the presence of humans. This experience is only available in Uganda (Rushaga) where Gorilla Safari Lodge is located. This incredible experience is all part of getting a gorilla family used to human presence, a process which takes 2 – 3 years.

Accommodation

Deluxe Chalets | Nestled under a shady canopy of trees

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 rain forest, ensuring that the lodge does not look out of place in its wild surrounds. Cobbled paths with wooden bannisters join the well-appointed rooms, each of which have been named after individual gorillas or gorilla tribes.

There are 20 rooms in total, 3 of which are inter-leading rooms • Family rooms have 3 beds in each unit • 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)

Rooms with balconies

Each room has a wooden balcony with a view of the undulating jungle covered landscape. The balconies are furnished with a comfortable seating area, comprising chairs or couches.

There are also small lounges/seating areas in each of the rooms. This remote lodge comprises 21 deluxe chalets each with private wooden balconies overlooking the wilderness.

Bathroom Amenities

All bathroom amenities are provided, and rooms have a safe, wardrobe hanging space, mosquito nets, bedside lamps and plug points. Some of the rooms have a stand-alone bath with shower.

There are also a few rooms furnished with an indoor coal fireplace for warmth. However, hot water bottles, dressing gowns and extra blankets are provided for extra warmth.