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    Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

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    Overview

    Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up-close and personal with Uganda’s endangered gorillas. The camp boasts 10 private luxury tents allowing guests to unwind in the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Eco-friendly, contemporary yet classic at the same time, this unique camp blends effortlessly with the dramatic African mountain landscape. Perfectly situated in a national park, you are just a few minutes away from an epic gorilla trekking adventure!

    Each canvas tent is dressed in indigenous prints coupled with furniture made from locally sourced, natural materials. The beds are draped in neutral tones and each corner features a different artefact, showcasing the beauty of this wondrous land. Each of the spacious tents with stone-walled bathrooms offers private sections and a free-standing bath to enjoy a warm soak after a full day of trekking. All you will hear is the sound of trees dancing, birds singing and nature taking its course. The camp retains an intimate, exclusive feel, enabling you to experience Africa’s magic with the lightest of footprints yet with practically every mod con.

    Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp’s communal area stars a comfortable lounge with a well-stocked bar and elegant dining area, bestowing great views over the verdant rainforest. Come dusk, under star-strewn skies, and accompanied by the night-chorus, guests gather around the central campfire and swap stories of that day’s adventures. Mealtimes lend a taste of the destination: expertly prepared dishes promise simple flavours and showcase fresh local ingredients — try traditional smoked beef in peanut sauce served with Kalo (millet bread). Candlelit alfresco dining is also available on your tent’s private deck.

    The communal areas of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp boast a cosy lounge featuring a well-stocked bar and a luxurious dining area. From here you can enjoy magnificent views over the verdant rainforest. As the day settles and the stars come out, you will hear chatter coupled with the sounds of nature around a warm campfire. Exchange stories of the day's adventures while enjoying a drink or two. Uganda is known for providing rich flavours and locally sourced ingredients enhance every meal. Expertly prepared dishes promise simple flavours and showcase fresh delights — try traditional smoked beef in peanut sauce served with Kalo (millet bread). Candlelit alfresco dining is also available on your tent’s private deck.

    About Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park,

    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.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda
    • Size
      76,600 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Bush Walks
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Child Friendly
    • Limited Cellphone Signal
    • Malaria area
    • Off Road
    • Spa Treatments
    • Wi-Fi
    • Tented
    • Eco-Friendly
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    Why We Love It
    • Gorilla Forest Camp forms part of the Sanctuary Retreats Portfolio known for providing luxury accommodation and epic experiences in Botswana, South Africa and many more lovely destinations
    • Located within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to almost half the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas and due to the camp’s location, it is frequently visited by gorilla families
    • Exclusive camp with only ten tents, the perfect base to track mountain gorillas
    • Opportunity for Batwa Pygmy interaction - learn about and interact with the local Batwa People
    • Specially customised sedan chairs with support and harness allow less able guests to be carried into the rainforest to track the gorillas in their natural habitat
    • Established philanthropy project at Bwindi Community Hospital which guests can visit
    • Visit the Queen Elizabeth National Park and spot Tree Climbing Lions!
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    Details
    • 10 Luxury Tented Rooms

    • Setting: Perfectly set within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest overlooking lush bush
    Activities
    • Gorilla Trekking
    • Batwa Tribe Experience
    • Birding Walks
    • Forest Walks
    • Game Drives
    • Spa Treatments
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    5+ welcome on game drives at the discretion of the lodge manager

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Closest Airport

    Entebbe International Airport

    Drive Time

    1-hour, 45-minute scheduled flight from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi Airstrip

    10-hour road transfer from Kampala to Bwindi

    8-hour road transfer from Kigali to Bwindi

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda
    • Size
      76,600 hectares
    Location
    • Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Uganda, Bwindi National Park, Uganda

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount and are subject to change
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Please note, childminding is generally at an additional cost
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • Children under the age of 15 years old are not permitted on Gorilla Trekking activities

    COVID Testing

    • The below information changes on an ongoing basis.  Please ensure updated COVID testing requirements are discussed with your Travel Consultant.
    • All guests travelling to Uganda must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed not more than 72-hours before your arrival time in Uganda.  This includes people that have been vaccinated.
    • Please ensure you travel with the original printed copy.
    • Please discuss with us the rulings for young children.
    • Please note the 72-hour validity of PCR tests starts from the time of swabbing.
    • At the point of entry into Uganda, all travellers, including children, will be required to undergo an additional, COVID-19 PCR at a cost of USD 30 per test to gain entry.
    • These tests can be prebooked and paid for online prior to your arrival.
    • You will then be required to isolate in a hotel in Entebbe until you have received your test results.
    • If screening shows COVID-19 symptoms, travellers will need to retest and quarantine / isolate.
    • Prior to leaving Uganda and returning home or to another destination, you will require another negative COVID-19 PCR test performed not more than 48 to 72-hours before your arrival time in your next destination.  The timing will change depending on your destination.
    • This testing can be done at your Lodge or Hotel at an additional cost.

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