Bwindi Lodge

The Bwindi Lodge Volcanoes

One of the top safari lodges in Northern Bwindi is the Luxurious Bwindi Lodge. With a view of the ancient Bwindi Forest, this lodge is at an ideal location. With breathtaking views of the forest canopy across a calm stream, this is the best luxury resort in Bwindi.

Types: Luxury Lodges, Buhoma Lodges

An explanation

This opulent home is ideally situated with a view of the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The best luxury lodge in Bwindi, known as the Volcanoes Safaris’ Bwindi Lodge, offers breathtaking views of the forest canopy across a calm creek. The green jungle surrounding the lodge is a popular spot for the gorillas to unwind! The lodge is in the ideal location for a unique gorilla tracking adventure in Uganda. The opulent Bwindi woodland lodge currently has a revamped dining room and guest lounge that infuses the chic decor with a forest-like atmosphere.

A central fireplace serves as a focal point for guests to unwind and talk about their gorilla tracking experience in the main living space. Birds and monkeys hiding in the greenery can be seen from the newly created outdoor patio, which offers stunning views of the dense forest.The eight distinct bandas, each with a unique perspective of the forest, have been completely renovated with cozy, opulent interiors, four-poster beds, and furnishings with a local flair. The Humula mw’ Ishamba Forest Spa is now open.

The most fashionable and vibrant bar is the award-winning Bwindi Bar, located on the adjacent village’s main street nearby! Additionally, guests dine at the award-winning Bwindi Bar on the local high street for casual tapas-style meals influenced by Ugandan cuisine. It’s Bwindi’s Harry’s Bar! Visitors are even able to create their own “Rolex” wrap. The bar was established to teach underprivileged local youth hospitality skills.

The lodge features eight glass-fronted guest bandas with thatch roofs made of plaster and timber, six of which are doubles and two of which are twins, reflecting the architectural character of the area. Shower rooms with hot and cold running water, a double vanity, and a toilet that flushes. Every guest receives personal butler service.In April 2018, the Forest Spa Humula mw’ Ishamba opened.The rooms are equipped with 240v lights, hair dryers, charging stations, and walk-in mosquito nets. Each Banda is named after a Bwindi gorilla.There is Wi-Fi available in the main lodge structure.

Activities for visitors at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

·       Observing Birds

In Bwindi, seasoned bird watchers can identify up to 100 species every day. Among the many species that are hard or impossible to find in other parts of East Africa, Bwindi is home to 90% of all Albertine Rift Endemic species, including the Short-tailed Warbler, Rusty-faced Woodland Warbler, Bar-tailed Trogon, Gruel’s Rush Warbler, Wilcock’s Honey-guide, Yellow-eyed Black Fly-catcher, Kivu Ground Thrush, Dusky Crimson Wing, and White-tailed Blue Monarch.

·       Tracking gorillas

·       Identifying monkeys

·       Seeing sights.

·       At a distance, the surrounding settlements and the Kibale forest will be breathtakingly visible.

Tour of the Community

The tour really starts at Bwindi Lodge, where you cross the river and explore the neighborhood. It may go on for two to three hours. During the Tour, you will first meet a local healer who will describe the different plants they use for medical purposes. After that, you will meet some locals who will demonstrate how they make alcohol from banana leaves. After that, you will meet more community members, including some members of the Batwa tribe.