Where to stay on a 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari in Bwindi

This is the most commonly done as well as most enjoyable safari itinerary during a Safari in Uganda. However many people as themselves what are the available accommodation options in this part of the country. in this article we have highlighted the best places to stay in Bwindi, ranging from the budget, mid-range and the luxury facilities.

On this amazing safari, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala, briefed and driven southwestwards. Proceed to Mbarara for lunch. This  Uganda gorilla safari voyage  will take you through Uganda rolling green hills to  the moorland  commonly referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Uganda’ before you reach  Bwindi Impenetrable Forest- the home of the only few worlds’ left mountain gorillas!

Popularly known as the home of the Mountain Gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gets its name ‘Bwindi’ from a local language because of its thickness even after the ice age. Locally, Bwindi means ‘impenetrable ’. The Montane Forests in the park creates interest for a breathtaking   number of birds and it harbors 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics together with the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species.

Before, Bwindi Forest was gazetted in 1942. It later became a national park 1992 and was accepted as a world heritage site in 1994. In the local Rukiga language, the word ‘bwindi’ means impassable so the double warning ‘Bwindi Impenetrable is suitable because Bwindi is all but impenetrable.   But if the landscape is far from easy to bargain, it is well worth the effort. A trek through Africa’s most ancient rainforests, in search of the endangered mountain gorilla, ranks among the world foremost wildlife encounters.

Below are the accommodation facilities in Bwindi where you can spend the night and enjoy nice meals throughout this Safari

Budget Accommodation Facilities–

• Buhoma Community bandas
• Bwindi View bandas
• Nkuringo campsite tents
• Virunga Hotel
• Nkuringo safari centre

Mid-range Accommodation Facilities–

• Lake Kitandara camp
• Nkuringo camp site
• Wagtail Eco lodge or similar

Luxury Accommodation Facility–

• Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
• Clouds Lodge
• Gahinga Volcanoes Lodge
• Volcanoes Bwindi safari Lodge
• Engagi lodge
• Buhoma lodge
• Gorilla Resort camp
• Traveler’s rest camp
• Silver back lodge

For more information about Gorilla Tracking Safaris in Uganda, please visit http://www.gorillas-safaris.com/uganda/uganda-safaris/