Where to Stay in Bwindi -Top Budget, Midrange and Luxury Lodges

Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Discover top budget, midrange & luxury accommodation to stay on Bwindi gorilla trekking. 

Lying in the far Southwestern Uganda is a charming Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to mountain gorillas. Bwindi features a great number of budget, midrange, and luxury safari lodges and camps for visitor overnight stays.

Before or after gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, or any other safari activities in Bwindi, visitors have where to stay. The different accommodation in Bwindi National Park are widespread across the 4 regions or sectors; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. The available safari lodges offer easier access to the areas where tourists can begin their adventures.

Where to Stay in Bwindi National Park Uganda -Best Accommodation

Explore a complete checklist of safari lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to consider for your overnight stays.

Luxury Safari Lodges in Bwindi

Luxury gorilla safari lodges to consider for overnight stays in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge and more.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is set on the edge of Bwindi and is credited for its jaw-dropping views of the lush Bwindi and its surroundings. It is a perfect eco-friendly luxury lodge to consider for an overnight stay before or after trekking at Bwindi mountain gorillas in the Nkuringo region.

Gorilla Forest Camp

Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxurious and sustainable safari lodge worth considering for an overnight stay after/before tracking mountain gorillas. This luxury tented camp is set inside Bwindi and is ideal for guests with plans to track gorillas in the Buhoma sector.

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mahogany Springs is a luxury accommodation option in Buhoma and boasts not only for its ultimate comfort but also great views as well as convenience to the gorilla trekking sector.

Buhoma Lodge

Buhoma Lodge is a luxury lodge option available right at the entrance of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This luxury gorilla lodge is ideal for primate adventure seekers in the Buhoma sector.

Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Lodge is set overviewing the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It provides unmatched bush luxury accommodation and also easier access to the Buhoma sector where you intend to start your trek with mountain gorillas.

Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge

Set high above the Clouds in the Nkuringo region is a comfortable Clouds Mountains Gorilla Lodge. Featuring cozy cottages, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is perfect for guests with plans to visit the Nkuringo region for gorilla trekking.

Four Gorillas Lodge

Located in the heart of Bwindi’s Rushaga region, 4 Gorillas Lodge is an eco-friendly accommodation worth considering for an overnight stay.

Chameleon Hill Lodge

Chameleon Hill Lodge is set in a lush area with great views of Lake Mutanda and Volcanoes in the surroundings. The lodge is conveniently built in the area where you can access the Nkuringo and Rushaga regions in Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Midrange Lodges -Where to Stay in Bwindi

The Midrange safari lodges in and around Bwindi include Agandi Lodge, Buhoma Community Haven Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, Ichumbi Lodge, Bwindi Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Cuckooland Tented Lodge, Bwindi View Lodge, Ecomarvel Gorilla Resort, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp and more.

Gorilla Mist Camp

Gorilla Mist Camp is the finest mid-range accommodation to consider for an overnight stay in Bwindi National Park. It is conveniently set offering easier access to Ruhija region for you to begin your gorilla trekking adventure.

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Gorilla Valley Lodge is a midrange accommodation set in the Rushaga region. It is the best place to stay after or before you begin your gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi National Park.

Ihamba Residence

Located in the Northern Bwindi, Ihamba Residence is an incredible place to stay, especially for guests in search of homestays. It is strategically set in an area where you can access the Ruhija sector for gorilla trekking.

Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge

Located in the Ruhija region in eastern end of the park, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge is an ideal midrange lodge for you to have a night stay.

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Rushaga Gorilla Camp is a midrange facility available for visitors who plan to begin their activities in the Rushaga region. The camp is set 15 minutes away from the Rushaga sector.

Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge

Located near Rushaga is a comfortable Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, a mid-range facility worth considering for your overnight stay. The lodge is 6 km away from the Nyanamo trading center.

Budget lodges

Budget accommodation options in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include Albertine Gorilla Campsite, Broadbill Forest Camp, Gift of Nature Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Bwindi Community Homestay, Bwindi Guesthouse, Bwindi View Bandas, CPTH Gorilla Conservation Camp, Gorilla Bluff Lodge, Karungi Camp, and Crested Crane Bwindi.

Crested Crane Bwindi

The Crested Crane is a budget-friendly hotel option set in Butogota just close to Bwindi National Park. It is an ideal budget hotel for visitors who may desire to start their treks from the Buhoma region.

Efraz Motel Kanungu

Located on the Kijunwe Kanungu –Bwindi route, Efraz Motel is a comfortable budget accommodation with great features. This budget accommodation features the best restaurant, a well-stocked bar, a stunning garden, and a shared lounge.

Bwindi Guesthouse

Bwindi Guesthouse is a budget lodge available for guests with plans to stay in the Buhoma region. Set near Bwindi, this lodge is ideal for overnight stays in case you plan to explore gorilla families in the Northern sector.

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Bwindi Forest Lodge is a comfortable budget lodge in Buhoma. It is the best place to stay on gorilla safaris in the northern region in Bwindi National Park.

What to do in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Once you know where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, it becomes easier to choose different activities depending on the location of your safari lodge. Top things to do in and around Bwindi include mountain gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation experience, forest walks, birding, and Batwa cultural experience.

Getting there

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is reachable within 8-9 hour drive in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver guide. This is for visitors who set off from Kampala but in case you are from Kigali, you can drive via Katuna or Chanika which is a 4-5 hours drive. Alternatively, you could cut down on the long road trip hours by taking a flight from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro Airfield.