Buhoma Lodge, an intimate and charming property that commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla. One of only two lodges situated within the National Park, within a short walking distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking and other activities in the Buhoma area. An elevated central area, complete with lounge, bar and dining area, offers a cosy, comfortable environment to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.

The lodge is set up on an elevated platform so it gives you a sense of being up-high in the forest and part of the national park. The lodge has a real sense of intimacy and ‘safari-feel’ to it, with a warm fire-pit and an indoor fire by the inviting bar area.

The lodge has 10 comfortable chalets which have been built from locally sourced materials without compromising levels of comfort. Each chalet is eco-friendly, with solar lighting and rain showers. Some chalets also offer a bath-tub for relaxation and enjoyment after the day’s activities. Each chalet has an outdoor veranda with comfortable chairs.

The main area is comfortable and inviting, open air and very spacious. High quality four course meals are served every evening in the restaurant and the well stocked bar will keep you hydrated. Relaxing around the open fireside here is hard to beat after a hard day tracking the mountain gorillas through the forest. After a hard day tracking gorillas, relax around our open fireside, or enjoy a few drinks at the bar. The multi-course meals are freshly prepared from local produce, ensuring you take away warm homely memories of your time.

Buhoma Lodge is an intimate and comfortable forest retreat, idyllically located inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where Uganda’s protected mountain gorillas freely roam. The focus of the Buhoma experience is on the gorilla trekking activity, which starts only minutes away from the lodge, but what is on offer adds so much value to being in this magnificent location. There are 10 elevated chalets positioned between the tall trees with balconies that look out into the canopies which are filled with birds and other forest wildlife. This lodge is truly submerged in the forest and invites guest to absorb the abundance of nature while being exceptionally well taken care of.

Buhoma’s location inside Bwindi means it is ideal for gorilla trekking, which is an incredible experience. Forest hikes to see the gorillas is very rewarding, but can take a full day if the gorillas are deep in the forest. Once guides have led guests to their designated gorilla family, the group will have an hour to spend watching and photographing them. The age limit on this activity is 15 years old. The gorillas may be the primary attraction of Bwindi, but Buhoma Lodge offers a variety of other wildlife, nature, and cultural activities that are well worth exploring. The forest has over 350 bird species, and 200 butterfly species, many of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley. Hikes and trails with trained birding guides are available and involve up close sightings of other inhabitants, like monkeys. Visiting the local Batwa community offers insight into the lives of the original people of the forest.

• Mountain gorilla tracking
• Forest walks in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Bird-watching walks in the forest with local qualified guides
• Birding around the lodge
• Community walk through the local village (guided)
• Visit to the Bwindi Community Hospital – social responsibility programme
• Visit the Batwa Pygmy tribe and learn about their unique culture
• Visit the local orphanage and school
• Curio shopping in the village
• Massages are available at the lodge