A cosy venue with excellent opportunities for hikers, walkers and gorilla trekking
Location
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is set on a hillside just outside the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, offering superb views across the forest canopy and rolling hills that define this iconic gorilla habitat. Its hillside position allows wildlife to be seen from the lodge itself, and the nearby park trailhead makes it a convenient base for gorilla trekking expeditions deep into the rainforest.
Rooms
The lodge features a selection of comfortably furnished cottages and bandas, each designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Rooms include en‑suite bathrooms with hot showers, comfortable beds with mosquito nets and private verandas overlooking the forest or valley below. Interiors favour warm timber finishes and local décor, creating a restful retreat after a day on the trails.
Facilities
Facilities include a central dining area, lounge and bar, all with large windows opening onto views of the forested hillsides. Outdoor terraces provide relaxed spaces for sundowners, while a small spa offers massage treatments. The lodge also has a gift shop featuring local crafts, and a campfire area for social evenings under the stars.
Activities
The primary activity is mountain gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where guided walks lead into the forest to observe habituated gorilla families. Other activities include birdwatching and guided nature walks, cultural visits to nearby communities, village walks and opportunities to learn about traditional forest life. Photography safaris and sunset hikes can also be arranged.
Sustainability
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is actively involved in community support and conservation initiatives in the Nkuringo area. The lodge partners with local community groups to provide employment and vocational training, ensuring economic benefits are shared with people living at the park edge. A portion of the lodge’s proceeds supports education programmes and health services for surrounding villages. The property also emphasises low‑impact infrastructure and waste management, using local materials where possible and managing water and energy use responsibly.
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When to go to Uganda
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January
January is classed at the dry season in Uganda, it is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year is there is less vegetation to obstruct your view.
February
The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.
March
The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.
April
The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.
May
The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.
June
June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.
July
The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.
August
The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.
September
September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
October
October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
November
The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.
December
Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.
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