Like you might already know, Bwindi Forest has four (04) locations; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo where you can choose to go gorilla trekking. However, the decision of where to stay can be quite challenging to make. In today’s article, we will list the places we think qualify to be considered as the best places to stay on your trip to Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. We will make recommendations of places to stay in each one of the four gorilla trekking locations. Best Places to stay in Bwindi
Best Places to stay in Buhoma region Bwindi
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge overlooks the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, close to where the gorilla treks start. Guests stay in one of the eight (08) luxury cottages, each of which offers stunning views over the forest canopy.
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Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered Mountain Gorilla. Situated on the edge of the National Park, the lodge is merely a short distance from the gorilla trekking briefing point.
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Best Places to stay in Nkuringo Region Bwindi
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Perched up a terraced hill overlooking both the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the friendly and energetic Nkuringo Village, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge offers exceptional value and is our favourite place to stay if trekking gorillas in the Nkuringo region. The Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore Bwindi Forest National Park and its surroundings. A relaxed atmosphere, stunning views complemented by the amazing food, and superb local site guiding are just a few of the reasons we love this property.
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Where to Stay in Ruhija Region Best Places to stay in Bwindi
Located on a ridge – overlooking the horizon, the Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge is a moderate and perhaps the only lodge of its category in the Ruhija region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
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Best Places to Stay in Rushaga Region Bwindi
Gorilla Safari Lodge in Rushaga region is a moderate safari lodge overlooking, and bordering with Bwindi Forest. The lodge is hardly 5-minutes walk to the gorilla trekking briefing point making it the ideal base for your gorilla trekking and Gorilla Habituation experience.
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