2 Days Gorilla Trekking through Rwanda to Uganda route

Accommodiation

Gorilla Mist Camp:  Gorilla mist camp is one of the best budget lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. The lodge has also built higher-end rooms for mid-range travelers with even better and more spacious rooms. Gorilla Mist is locally owned and managed by very experienced local staff. The lodge is located in the Ruhija sector of the park with great views of the Virunga volcanoes. Ruhija is home to three popular gorilla families –  Kyaguliro, Bitukura, and Oruzogo. The rooms at Gorilla Mist camp are self-contained with free Wi-Fi, a mosquito net, a working table, and hot and cold showers. The facility also has a restaurant, a fully stocked bar, and a large space for parking. The lodge has beautifully mowed gardens that are excellent for relaxation. The local staff in Gorilla Mist Camp are very friendly and will attend to all your needs once you make a request.  Book with this hotel if you value a simple but clean and quality accommodation facility in Bwindi. The environment is so friendly with beautiful sounds of birds once you step out of your room. Mountain gorillas and Colobus monkeys are frequent visitors to the lodge premises and don’t be surprised to wake to a beautiful surprise – One of the gorilla families right at the hotel facilities.

Bakiga Lodge: Bakiga Lodge is arguably the best mid-range lodge in Bwindi forest national park. The lodge was built at the Ruhija sector on top of a valley facing the magnificent Bwindi forest. What makes Bakiga Lodge special is that it is a true Eco-lodge that reaches out to the community through several development projects. It is only a few minutes walk from the gorilla trekking starting point. The lodge’s 8 cabin rooms are self-contained, spacious, and comfortable with each having its own balcony. The furniture used is locally made with high-quality wood while the beddings are of the finest modern materials. Evenings are for relaxation at the bar or around a campfire. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and parking space. They organize birding tours, nature/forest walks, community visits, and cultural performances within the lodge premises. During these community visits, you can evaluate the progress made by their Bakiga Community Project. This project helps enhance local capacities for self-reliance through community outreach activities and the construction of piped water sources/tanks for the people. Bakiga Lodge is also perfect for conferences, retreats, and meetings.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp: This is the best Luxury lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park. The lodge is owned by Sanctuary Retreats which has established itself for building high-end luxury hotels in different parts of Africa. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp has 8 high-end and self-contained tents. The lodge is a favorite hangout place for gorilla groups in the sector. The camp offers several facilities including a gym, spa/massage room, bar, dining area, and an evening campfire.