The Buhoma Lodge

The Buhoma Lodge Bwindi

A luxurious and private resort, Buhoma Lodge offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to the endangered and elusive mountain gorilla.

Types: Luxury Lodges, Buhoma Lodges

An explanation

The luxurious and private Buhoma Lodge offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to the endangered and elusive mountain gorilla. The meeting place for gorilla tracking and other local activities is a short stroll from the lodge.

A raised central lounge area with a bar, eating options, and a spa provides a warm and inviting space for discussing the day’s events around the fireplaces, which add ambiance and coziness on chilly evenings.

The Chalets with a View in Buhoma

The ten cozy cabins have been thoughtfully planned and constructed, whenever feasible, with locally available materials without sacrificing comfort levels.

Wonderful views and vistas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park’s forest canopy are possible from each of your private verandas.

The roomy chalets come furnished with everything you need to feel at home, including big, comfy beds.The spacious, well-appointed en-suite bathroom with flush toilet has a rain shower with plenty of hot water and a variety of natural, locally made bathroom accessories. After the day’s activities, some chalets also provide a bathtub for enjoyment and relaxation.

Every chalet has eco-friendly solar lights, insect-proof window screens, and a safe. Our honeymoon/family chalet, in In addition to everything mentioned above, it has a separate living area with a fireplace. Bar and Restaurant Buhoma gives its own unique magic, whether you are surrounded by the mysterious forest mists or have clear, bright views from the outdoor lounge and bar area.

After a tiring day of gorilla hunting, unwind by the open fire or have a few cocktails at the bar. The four course meals are made with fresh ingredients from the area, so you will leave with cozy memories of your stay with us. You can self-serve hot beverages all day long, but they are brought to your chalet with early wake-up calls when needed, letting you wake up slowly and Enjoy the forest’s early morning noises.

Additional Services

All overnight lodge visitors get access to the spa treatment area and are eligible for a complimentary massage from our skilled on-site therapist.

After a day of gorilla trekking, a free washing and hiking boot cleaning service is also offered, which is really helpful.

Activities for tourists at Buhoma Lodge

The Village Walk at Buhoma Community

This tour offers visitors the chance to help the neighborhood while exploring a number of fascinating locations along a walking path through the town. The traditional healer, the banana brewery, and Mukono Primary School, where you may engage with the kids, are highlights.

Community Hospital in Bwindi Founded in 2003, the company has expanded from modest beginnings to become a vital service provider for the providing care for over 100,000 people in the immediate communities and a large portion of the adjacent areas. Visit it to discover how it is enhancing the lives of numerous people.

The Tradition of the Batwa

A one- to two-hour guided walk was created to provide visitors a better understanding of the Batwa people’s traditional way of life while also giving them more money.

Experience of Batwa Culture

The Batwa Development Program is a full-day experience that lets visitors observe, comprehend, and engage with the Batwa way of life when they lived in the forest and relied on their hunting and gathering abilities to meet their basic needs.

The Forest Walk in Bwindi

You can hike through this using a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide along the paths and take in the nearby animals, including monkeys, and woodland flora and fauna. The three to four-hour climb to the waterfall is a well-liked option.

Observing Birds

With the assistance of knowledgeable local guides, this can be done both inside the lodge and on forest treks. More than 350 bird species have been identified in this wooded region. The 23 species that are endemic to the Albertine Rift and at least 14 that have been found nowhere else in Uganda are of special interest. Observing Butterflies More than 200 species, some of which are peculiar to the Albertine Rift Valley, can be seen in the vicinity.

How to Get There

From Entebbe or Kampala, it takes a full day to drive to Buhoma in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; from Lake Mburo National Park, it takes six hours.  The Ishasha Sector is two hours’ drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on the state of the roads, scheduled light-aircraft flights arrive at the adjacent Kihihi airport twice a day, which is about 90 to 120 minutes’ drive from Buhoma.

Additionally, flights to Kihihi can be chartered from Entebbe or other destinations in Uganda or other major East African hubs. Turn left at the roundabout from Kihihi, then left again a few hundred meters later .After around 8 km, turn right at the Kanyantorogo roundabout and continue on the most-traveled route, following the signs to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.