Located within the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this intimate camp offers both tents and chalets, each ensuite with private deck and magnificent views across the forest. 

Location of this forest lodge

The safari 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.

Luxury forest accommodation

There are large walk-in safari tents with their own en-suite facilities [including hot and cold water]. While each of the accommodations is fitted with a Victorian Ball and Claw-foot Brass Bathtub. The Camp is equipped with comfortable log beds and furniture. Both tents and cottages command spectacular panoramic views of the Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Dining and bars

The Main Lodge building features the dining area, lounge, restaurant, bar and elevated camp fire deck overlooking the tropical rain forest. Dinner is typically 5 courses and sundowners are served on the exterior deck overlooking the forest. All the meals are home-cooked to the highest African safari standards (soup, entrée, pudding, tea and coffee) and packed lunches can be provided. The forest camp bar features a wide range of local and international wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.

Child-friendly

This safari resort welcomes children.

What to see and do

Mountain gorilla trekking 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 at this forest safari camp

This renowned gorilla trekking camp offers laundry services, boot-cleaning, safes (at reception), resident’s lounge, room service, board games, guided village walks, gift shop and visits to the local orphanage and hospital.