Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge is located on the peninsula of Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, southwestern Uganda. From the lodge, guests can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Mulehe and the Virunga ranges.
The lodge is near popular gorilla trekking sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including Rushaga, Nkuringo, and Mgahinga National Park.
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge consists of 11 comfortable, well-designed rooms equipped with high-quality facilities.
Constructed with African local materials, these rooms are environmentally friendly and showcase their natural beauty.
Room amenities: Beds, clean bedding, light lamps, bathrooms, bathtub, hot and cold showers, towels, free toiletries, flushing toilets, private balcony, curtains, table and chair, among others.
Lodge Facilities and Services
- The lodge includes 11 rooms, expandable to 14.
- Stunning views of Lake Mulehe and the Virunga Mountains.
- Electricity for power supply.
- Dining area where delicious meals are served.
- Free WiFi for connecting with friends and family.
- Ample water supply in the bathrooms.
- Free parking space for guests.
- Health and fitness facilities, including a gym and massage services.
- Standby generator for backup power.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is during the dry season when it is easier to access the forest for gorilla trekking and other activities.
The dry months are June to August and December to February.
How to Access Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Tourists can travel by car from Kampala or Entebbe, taking about 8 to 10 hours to reach Kisoro, where they can then connect to the lodge.
Tourists from Rwanda can reach the lodge via the Cyanika border from Musanze in about 5 to 6 hours.
Those preferring air transport can book a flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kisoro Airstrip, followed by a short transfer to the lodge.
Activities
- Gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey trekking
- Bird watching
- Nature walks
- Batwa cultural experience
- Canoeing on Lake Mulehe
- Boat cruising on Lake Mulehe
- Mountain climbing
- Swimming in Lake Mulehe
In summary, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge is a high-class accommodation option for tourists and comes highly recommended.