Closest Airport
Entebbe International Airport
Buhoma Lodge is one of only two lodges situated within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This intimate and charming destination commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the forest ahead. If you are searching for an ideal spot to track the elusive and rare Mountain Gorilla, look no further than Buhoma Lodge. There are several other activities to enjoy whilst visiting Buhoma.
Take a walk through the Buhoma Community Village where you can meet a traditional healer, visit the banana brewery or interact with children at the Mukono Primary School. Visit the Bwindi Community Hospital which was established in 2003 and is now an essential service provider for immediate communities and surrounding areas. Enjoy a full day experience provided by the Batwa Development Program allowing one to see, understand and participate in the lifestyle of the Batwa. Spot over 200 species of butterflies or over 350 bird species. These are just some of the exciting things to do when in Bwindi.
One of the most sought after experiences in Uganda is that of Gorilla Trekking. Mountain Gorillas are rare and quite a sight to see. Definitely a bucket list experience! While this activity varies in terms of timings and conditions, guests have ensured a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Buhoma Lodge boasts ten comfortable chalets that have been designed uniquely and carefully built using locally sourced materials wherever possible, without compromising levels of comfort. Each chalet offers a private veranda allowing for wonderful views and vistas of the forest canopy of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The chalets are spacious featuring comfortable beds and an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower. Some chalets also offer a bathtub for relaxation and enjoyment after the day’s activities. Each Chalet is fitted with insect-proof window screens, eco-friendly solar lighting, and a secure safe. The family/honeymoon chalet, in addition to all of the above, also features a separate lounge room with an open fireplace.
The open-air lounge and bar area offers undisputed views that will envelop you in its charm. After a long day of tracking gorillas, relax around the open fireside, or enjoy a few drinks at the bar. Enjoy a four-course meal that is freshly prepared from local produce, ensuring you take away warm homely memories of your time at Buhoma.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (or, officially, Impenetrable National Park) is an ancient, deep forest rising up along the southwestern border of Uganda. Climbing up along the slopes of a mountain range, the park consists of a series of narrow, steep valleys, deep green and cloaked in mist. The park is an old and complex ecosystem with a wealth of biodiversity and within its depths lies a rare and striking world. Due to the dense undergrowth and rugged terrain, large portions of it can only be reached on foot, preserving its primordial nature. Forest elephants, giant forest hogs, hundreds of butterfly species and several types of primate roam beneath the thick canopy of trees.
Bwindi is home to half the world’s remaining population of critically endangered mountain gorillas. Out of these, several families have become habituated to humans, allowing small groups of people to track them and spend an hour in their company. The gorillas remain wild and the interaction takes place under the careful eyes of highly trained trackers. As gorillas are susceptible to human disease, the health restrictions for visitors are stringent. Due to the rugged terrain, only those older than 15 years are allowed to track.
A day of gorilla trekking begins early, departing from your lodge with the dawn. The guides will meet and brief groups of visitors at the gathering point before setting off. The walk can be challenging, especially during Uganda’s two rainy seasons, which are from March to May and then again in November and December. Depending on where the gorillas were last seen, the trek can take anywhere between 40 minutes to six hours spent making your way through the tranquil green undergrowth that covers the mountain slopes, with several quiet encounters with the other denizens of the park en route. When the gorillas emerge from the foliage, time stands still as you enjoy their company for an hour. There is something deeply moving about being in the presence of these regal creatures.
All ages welcome
10 Chalets
All ages welcome
Entebbe International Airport
1-hour-, 45-minute scheduled flight from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi Airstrip followed by a 1-hour, 30-minute drive to Buhoma Lodge
9-hour drive from Entebbe
3-hour drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park
5- hour drive from Kibale National Park
Buhoma Lodge, Uganda
All ages welcome
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