Bweza Gorilla Lodge is located on the boundary of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas in the Rushaga sector, close to the starting point of gorilla trekking.
The lodge consists of five private rooms with wooden balconies offering stunning and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi forest and can accommodate over 10 guests.
The rooms are built with African architecture and provide comfort and high-quality services, making tourists feel at home away from home.
The rooms are designed to resemble standalone log cabins that blend seamlessly with the surrounding rain-forest.
They are equipped with solar lighting, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water, and flush toilets.
The rooms feature clean and comfortable bedding, ensuring guests enjoy a wonderful and restful night’s stay.
The lodge also has a fireplace to provide warmth during cold evenings, allowing guests to relax after a long day.
Services and Facilities Offered
- Restaurant: Delicious meals, both local and international, are served by well-organized and committed staff.
- Bar: The bar at Bweza Gorilla Lodge is well-stocked with soft and hard drinks, including beer, wine, spirits, soda, water, and juice. Guests can enjoy their drinks while taking in the breathtaking views of the forest and the cool breezes.
Other Services
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Massage services
- Stable power supply
How to Get There
- By Road: Tourists can travel by car from Entebbe or Kampala, via the Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale highway, for about 8 to 9 hours, and then connect to Bweza Gorilla Lodge. Tourists coming from Rwanda can travel via the Cyanika border to Kabale and then connect to Bweza Gorilla Lodge in about 4 to 5 hours.
- By Air: Tourists can book a flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield and land at Kisoro Airstrip. From there, they can connect to Bweza Gorilla Lodge by car, a journey of about 1 to 2 hours.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is during the dry season, although Bweza Gorilla Lodge is open all year round. The dry months are from June to August and December to February.
Activities to Engage In
- Gorilla trekking
- Bird watching
- Gorilla habituation
- Batwa cultural experience
- Hiking
- Nature walks
- Community walks
- Golden monkey trekking
- Visit to Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s deepest crater lake
- Visit to Lake Mutanda
Bweza Gorilla Lodge is a fantastic place for tourists to stay due to the amazing services offered, so tourists are encouraged to book in advance.
