Gorilla Forest Camp is a permanent luxury tented camp that stands on a hillside in the mist-wreathed rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Designed to blend seamlessly into its surrounding habitat, this ecologically-friendly camp features just 8 luxury tents and a central dining, lounge and bar area.   

Location

The camp is located just inside the boundary of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Reserve, which is in south-western Uganda, 120 km north-east of Kabale.

Accommodation

There are just 8 double tents, each of which stands on a raised wooden platform and has an ensuite bathroom (hot and cold running water, WC, basin and bath tub looking out over the forest). Each tent has a spacious wooden veranda where guests can relax, enjoy a private meal or simply look out over the rainforest. 

Dining and bars

The camp has a central dining area with lounge and bar. At night, a campfire is lit.

Child-friendly

The club welcomes children over the age of 15.

What to see and do

Mountain gorilla viewing is the main attraction in Bwindi. Until recently, two gorilla groups, Mubare and Habinyanja were habituated in the vicinity of Buhoma. In 2003, however, the Habinyanja group split into groups A and B. Six permits to track each of the two established groups are issued daily, while four are issued for the new splinter group. Booking is recommended three months in advance (no longer than a year). 

The reserve also offers: primatology talks, guided walks, waterfall walks, ornithological walks, guided village tours. 

Wildlife highlights although the park has at least 120 species of mammals, it is particularly known for its mountain gorillas. Other species include; chimpanzee, bushpig, giant forest hog and two types of duiker. There are a few elephant. 364 species of birds. 

Other facilities

The camp offers laundry services, safes (in room and at reception), resident’s lounge, room service, resident doctor on call, tea and coffee-making facilities in room, wildlife videos nightly, board games, darts board, guided village walks and a gift shop.