Buhoma Lodge Bwindi is located in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
This 4-star hotel overlooks the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, offering guests a unique proximity to the starting point of gorilla trekking, making it easy to encounter these magnificent creatures.
Buhoma Lodge Bwindi comprises 10 chalets that provide tranquility and are individually designed with local materials, showcasing African architecture.
Each chalet is spacious, private, and fully equipped with quality room amenities.
Room amenities: En-suite bathrooms, flush toilets, hot and cold showers, bathtub, insect-proof window screens, solar lighting, secure safe, and more.
Services and Facilities at the Lodge
- Restaurant serving local and international dishes prepared by professional chefs
- Fully stocked bar with hard and soft drinks
- Free WiFi for internet access
- Spa treatment room offering massages
- Free parking space for tourists
- 24/7 electricity
- Well-maintained and clean rooms for guest wellbeing
- Fireplace providing warmth at night
Activities
- Buhoma Village Walk: Tourists interact with the local community and can participate in activities that support the locals, such as providing essentials to improve their quality of life.
- Batwa Cultural Experience: Tourists visit the Batwa Community, the original inhabitants of Bwindi Forest, to learn about their culture and engage in traditional practices like singing and dancing.
- Guided Nature Walks: Tourists are led through forest trails to explore the beauty of Bwindi, encountering various flora and fauna. This activity typically lasts about 3 to 4 hours.
- Birding: Bird watching is another engaging activity, where guests explore diverse bird species in their natural habitat. Bird species include the Black Bee-Eater, Handsome Francolin, Regal Sunbird, and Kivu Ground Thrush.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bwindi is during the dry season when it is easier to navigate the trails. The dry months are June to August and December to February.
How to Get There
Tourists can drive for about 10 hours from Kampala or Entebbe via the Kampala – Masaka – Mbarara – Kabale route to reach the Buhoma sector and then connect to the lodge.
Those who prefer air travel can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip and then proceed to Buhoma to reach the lodge.
Buhoma Lodge Bwindi is a beacon of comfort, tranquility, and adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
