Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is situated on the South of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with stunning views over Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Albertine Rift Valley. There are 18 individually hand-crafted cottages, each offering the tranquillity of the rainforest, the atmosphere of a mountain chalet and the warm hospitality Ugandans are known for.
The Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge has a cosy and intimate feel to it, with roaring fireplaces, freshly made food and an inviting dining room with views of the Virunga Volcanoes. The lodge has eight cottages and are located around the main area, overlooking the Bwindi Forest. The lodge has a spa which is the perfect place to restore harmony of mind, body and spirit in the forest.
The lodge has panoramic views of the majestic volcanoes – the Virunga chain, Bwindi Forest and the escarpment into the Albertine Rift Valley within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The eight cottages stand alone and are built with an en-suite and a private terrace with either a view of the Virunga Mountains or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The rooms have tall thatched roofs and the interior is simple and cosy. The rooms are self-contained with hot water but guests are advised that the water is scarce commodity in Nkuringo valley.
There are plenty of activities you can do from Nkuringo Lodge. Track the Nkuringo Gorilla families is top of the list but alongside that, activities include walk with trained guides for bird spotting activities along forest trails, undertake a guided multi-day trek to/from Kisoro via Lake Mutanda, experience a guided village walk and visit the Batwa pygmies
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge prides itself on its green credentials and through its various initiatives including solar energy and rainwater harvesting proudly operates as a carbon neutral lodge
