Buhoma Community Banadas

The Buhoma Community Bandas is among the most reasonably priced safari lodges within the Buhoma area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The Bwindi community bandas are just near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which could be the best starting point for mountain gorilla trekking experiences. click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris 

  Buhoma Community Rest Camp 

The Buhoma community is recognized for having an affordable safari lodge in the Buhoma part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is set close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Travelers can enjoy a pleasant stay while planning to trek with mountain gorillas in the wild. Below are some of the amenities provided at the camp: click here to see our most recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour

Buhoma Community Rest camp has designed camping clear grounds just next to Bwindi Forest, the camp offers a well-stocked bar and restaurant serving both international and local cuisines, the camp also has an art and Craft shop with wood sculptures, baskets, woven bags, and local fabrics. 

Buhoma Community Haven Lodge 

Buhoma Haven Lodge provides spacious site in the above Buhoma village, Buhoma community haven lodge is just 5-minute drive from the main road, and the lodges location guarantees travelers the best views across Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park.

Buhoma haven Lodge has 6 beautifully well-designed twin/double cottages, it also has self-contained en suite tents, 3 self-contained cottages with 24/7 running water, and 2 non-self-contained twin cottage bandas.1 big family cottage, all self-contained and with all the merging simple elegance with the local materials.

Buhoma Lodge  

Buhoma Lodge is situated in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is a 8-9 hours’ drive from Entebbe or Kampala, Buhoma lodge is a six hours drive from Lake Mburo National Park, and just two hour’s drive from the Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Ishasha Sector.

Buhoma Lodge can be reached by air, the flights operate twice daily scheduled that land at Kihihi airstrip that is approximately 90-120 minutes’ drive to Buhoma Lodge. 

 Bwindi Forest Lodge 

Bwindi Forest Lodge is a finest budget safari lodge that is in Buhoma in Northern part of Bwindi impenetrable forest. Bwindi forest lodge is also a perfect spot getaway into Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park, home to the half of the remaining surviving mountain gorillas in the world.

Bwindi Guest House 

Bwindi Guest house is set in  the Buhoma corner of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park that comprises of the six guest houses which are  operated and owned by volunteers hand in hand with the Bwindi hospital that supports and helps doctors working in Bwindi hospital, Batwa community, and nursing school.

Bwindi guest house offers intensive services to all visitors and tourists worldwide, all visitors to Bwindi guest house are given a free tour to Bwindi hospital premises and the nursing school and given free  information about Bwindi community hospital  history.

 Bwindi View Bandas 

Bwindi view Bandas is located just 15 kilometers from Butogota to Buhoma sector, private taxi hire services are also available.  However, private tourists’ vehicle for transfers can be hired as well. Bwindi View bandas is a budget accommodation facility which is 100 meters from the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park gate.

 Bwindi View Bandas offers the stunning views of the virgin forest of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Bwindi view Bandas is nestled on the edge of the forest. This is the best facility for budget travelers and back packers.

 CPTH Gorilla Conservation

Cpth gorilla conservation camp is a budget option offering accommodation facility on the edge of the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. The camp is perched in Buhoma Village, CTPH Gorilla Conservation Camp is within the close proximity to the entrance of the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and other places to tour such as the Batwa Village.

 Crested Crane Bwindi

The Crested Crane Bwindi Hotel is a wonderful family friendly accommodation that is constructed near the world’s Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. Crested crane Bwindi is set in a short drive away from the Buhoma part of the national park, Crested crane Bwindi hotel is also next to the Queen Elizabeth national park.

Crested crane Bwindi hotel is situated 14.7 km from the Buhoma sector gate, where mountain gorilla tracking point start in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and 53 km to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – popular destination for tree climbing lions and safari game viewing.

Engagi Lodge 

Engagi Lodge is built in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi impenetrable forest, half a mile from Bwindi impenetrable forest national park Headquarters. Engagi Lodge is an hour’s flight from the Entebbe international Airport and a day drive from Uganda’s capital city Kampala.

Engagi lodge showcases the stunning views of Bwindi forest canopy. Engagi lodge is constructed in a large tract piece of land contiguous to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, that runs from the main road to Bwindi impenetrable forest national Park Headquarters up to the Muyanga River.

 Gorilla Forest Camp

Gorilla Forest Camp is a magnificent safari camp situated just on a steep hillside in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. the beauty of Gorilla Forest camp is due to its location within the thick tropical rain-forest. Gorilla forest camp is located just next to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park entry point to be a focal point where mountain gorillas trekking starts.

Gorilla forest camp offers 8 large luxury en suite ‘tents’ with well operating bathtub overlooking onto the forest canopy which is an ideal spot after a long day of searching for mountain gorillas in the forest.

Gorilla forest camp has a bar and dining cottage that is overlooking the tropical rain-forest. Guests can sit around the camp’s campfire at night while narrating how they enjoyed the crystal- mountain gorillas in Bwindi.

 Lake Kitandara Camp

Lake Kitandara camp is situated close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. Lake Kitandara camp offers a pleasant environment that is conducive and eco-friendly to all travelers and favors luxurious guests with fresh entertainment with the sweet sounds from birds in the Bwindi impenetrable forest.

 Lake Kitandara camp offers charming and friendly working atmosphere that makes everyone feels home away from home. The camp is refurbished in an African traditional style, the camp has unique tents combined with all modern convenience.

Lake Kitandara Bwindi camp presents a total of 20 comfortable safari tents that are self-contained and got its name from the great Ugandan bird species. The camp is 24-hour solar power electricity which is operating well.

 Mahogany Springs 

Mahogany Springs provides privacy and serenity blended accommodation optimal comfort in a spectacular spot. With the most luxurious accommodation facilities in East Africa, Mahogany springs gives travelers the feeling that is beyond compare.

At Mahogany Springs offer touches which make the big difference, the lodges tiny details range from the design of the lodge via the unrivalled services provided by the well- trained management team.

Mahogany springs team is one big family are the local Ugandan community who do their best by hosting clients and showing them true wonders of the hospitality.

Mahogany Springs is also an ideal base to begin trekking mountain Gorillas, bird watching adventures, and forest walk. Mountain gorillas always visit the lodge more often and coming face to face with the peaceful creatures is an indescribable encounter.

Ruhondeza Lodge 

Ruhondeza Lodge is around Buhoma village that is closer to the beginning of the mountain gorilla trekking point, Ruhondeza lodge is nestled in a quiet area where the only sounds you will hear are the river and the local wildlife, it is an ideal destination to spend a night in a lush ever-green vegetation and an emphasis on ecological awareness.

Ruhondeza Lodge & Camp Site, which is situated next to a river and has a breathtaking view of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park, is so close that occasionally you can see mountain gorillas from the grounds on the mountainside.

Ruhondeza Lodge is situated less than five minutes’ drive from the mountain gorilla trekking, Ruhondeza Lodge & Camp Site can also help you plan a variety of other excursions, such as visiting the Batwa (pygmy) village or a hiking to the waterfall in the forest. 

Trackers Safari Lodge 

Trackers Safari Lodge is 435 kilometers (a 10-hour drive) from Entebbe International Airport and 60 kilometers (a 1-hour 15-minute drive) from Kihihi Airstrip in western Uganda.

Trackers safari lodge a luxurious safari lodge in Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park that offers all contemporary comforts and conveniences while exuding the romance and beauty of a mighty tropical rain forest of Bwindi Forest.

Trackers safari lodge offers an unforgettable luxury safari encounter that is created with luxurious accommodations, friendly services, outstanding cuisine, and exhilarating mountain gorilla viewing come together. Trackers safari lodge rate includes full board which includes beverages.

The dry months happen from June, July, August, September, and from December to February yearly. These are the best months and the best time for your mountain gorilla trekking and game viewing in different national parks. The mountain gorillas communities experience on Uganda safaris chapter is for a lifetime.