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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Home to half the world's mountain gorillas.

Bwindi's ancient rainforest shelters around half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Trekking here is one of the most moving wildlife encounters on earth.

  • Mountain gorilla trekking
  • Batwa community
  • Forest birding
  • Gorilla habituation option
Add Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to any safari

Vehicle, guide and park fees from $190 per adult per day, plus your lodge.

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Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Indicative rates per person per night, sharing.

Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Budget

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

Rest Camp

Community-owned bandas near the Buhoma trailhead.

$95 pp/night · Full board
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa / massage
  • Sauna / steam room
  • Gym
All facilities

Setting & views

  • Near trailhead
  • Community-owned

In your room

  • Walk-in safari tent with en-suite bathroom
  • Hot shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily housekeeping

Included services

  • Wi-Fi (may be limited to the main area in remote parks)
  • Safe for valuables
  • Packed breakfasts & picnic lunches for game drives
Mahogany Springs
Mid-range

Mahogany Springs

Lodge

Forest-edge lodge with spacious suites and a spa.

$290 pp/night · Full board
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa / massage
  • Sauna / steam room
  • Gym
All facilities

Pool & wellness

  • Spa

Setting & views

  • Forest views

In your room

  • Private en-suite bathroom
  • Hot shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Toiletries, towels & bathrobes
  • Tea & coffee station

Included services

  • Wi-Fi (may be limited to the main area in remote parks)
  • Safe for valuables
  • Laundry service
  • Packed breakfasts & picnic lunches for game drives
Bwindi Lodge
Luxury

Bwindi Lodge

Luxury Lodge

Elegant bandas facing the forest, gorillas sometimes pass through.

$680 pp/night · All inclusive
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa / massage
  • Sauna / steam room
  • Gym
All facilities

Pool & wellness

  • Massage

Services

  • Community projects

Setting & views

  • Forest-facing

In your room

  • Private en-suite bathroom
  • Hot shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Toiletries, towels & bathrobes
  • Tea & coffee station
  • Spacious suite with private veranda or deck

Included services

  • Wi-Fi (may be limited to the main area in remote parks)
  • Safe for valuables
  • Laundry service
  • Packed breakfasts & picnic lunches for game drives

Things to do

Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)

One hour with a habituated gorilla family. Minimum age 15.

$800 pp · Full day

Gorilla habituation experience
Gorilla habituation experience

Spend up to four hours with a gorilla family being habituated.

$1,500 pp · Full day

Safaris visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest