Bwindi Forest Lodge

Day, Natural landscape, View (from property/room)

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(104 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Uganda

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this nature lodge rental

With mountain views, Bwindi Forest Lodge is set in Buhoma and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and children's playground.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Bwindi Forest Lodge

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(104 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Uganda

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this nature lodge rental

With mountain views, Bwindi Forest Lodge is set in Buhoma and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and children's playground.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(104 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Paul was our host and he was MOST accommodating. We really enjoyed him as well as the other hard wo

Paul was our host and he was MOST accommodating. We really enjoyed him as well as the other hard working staff. The facility would be better if they offered WiFi and a bar. Maybe a little more attention to cleanliness.

No WiFi

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely team, great food, perfect location

We loved our stay at bwindi forest lodge. The host and his team were so lovely and welcoming. The food was excellent and it’s only a few meters from the start of the gorilla tracking! A nice touch were the hot-water bottles they prepared for the beds in the evening. Everything was very clean and the host helped us wherever he could! We highly recommend supporting the smaller lodges in the area!

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Perfect location for Gorilla Tracking

Bwindi Forest Lodge is conviniently located within 5 minutes walking distance to the UWA Infocenter from where you start your Gorilla Tracking. Paul and his team are very helpful in every aspect, the best service you can imagine. Paul went out of his way to get the latest infos for road conditions and which route is best to take for us as self drivers. Food was delicious and plentyful. The hot shower after a long track was such a relief. We highly recommend Bwindi Forest Lodge!

7.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Good place to sleep

Location was perfect, just 5minutes walking from the park entrance. The food was also very good, and the staff was kind.

We had a change of plans and the manager was not understanding at all.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Superb

lodge team was exceptional.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful Losge

Our host was exceptional. He took care of all our needs. Although we did not book our gorilla Trek through this lodge, our host escorted us to the meeting area and stayed with us until we began our trek. The gate to the park was just down the hill. The food was wonderful. The soups were hearty and the homemade breads were delicious. Our room was adequate and comfortable. The covered sitting area outside the room had a nice view and was most comfortable.

Wi-Fi left much to be desired. The power goes out frequently in Buhoma which of course shuts down their Wi-Fi.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

I arrived in Bwindi sick, but Paul and his staff went out of their way to ensure I had a great time. Thank you!

Location, view, clean rooms, good food (especially the soups!)

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Good

Food was great and location was good.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

nice place close to the gate of the national park

Quiet place in the middle of the village. Although in the evenings we heard local music and drum sounds was the place quite quiet and sounds were enjoyable. We could take sunbath on the grass in private place after gorilla trecking. Three-course dinners and breakfast were good. The best soups I ate in Uganda! The staff were very helpful.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Fair.

It was difficult to go with the vehicle

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

The staff is very helpful, very friendly and you feel welcome. Food is good. Really nice showers with hot water. Electricity is not always on.

It is hard to valuate this hotel. Pictures look great. In reality it is nice - but it looks worn out in reality. But the people are so nice that I am sorry to point this out. Our stay was also influenced by the fact that we had to get an additional room at the extra cost of USD 40 per night for our son - even though we had booked a room for the three of us, and even had asked specifically, whether it was correct that he could stay in our room. Thus value for money was hardly what we think of this place. In relation to prices elsewhere i Uganda it seems expensive. But this might be because of the location.

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

trying to overcharge the different price

nothing

soap , shampoo

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Perfect place for a Bwindi Buhoma Gate and personal very helpful to arrange any thing you need

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

it was the best decision to book this lodge! the staff is so friendly! Paul helped me with everything. they cleaned my shoes after the gorilla hike. they arranged a mechanic for the motorcycle. they welcomed me with a tasty mango juice. they had delicious meals and really good beds to sleep. the rooms were big and they even had warm water in the shower. so nice after the long hike. you can even get a hot water bottle for your bed. i was even accompanied by Paul to the UWA gate and he cared about me to get a proper check in for the gorilla hike. when I had a wish they fulfilled it before I could even mention it. I also booked a batwa community tour and the staff arranged it for me. and the most important thing is the view. I’m a hiker and I know good views. but with a view from your room directly on to the jungle there is nothing more you could wish for. if I had more time I would have just been staying at bwindi forest lodge all the time. if you come to buhoma I recommend this lodge to everybody. so that you believe me that this is real and no advertisement I could just mention that there sometimes is a problem with the electricity. so make sure to bring a power bank. but I think you can be thankful for even having a light in your room most of the time. and if there is sometimes no electricity I think that is not too bad.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

amazing staff always willing to help and there when you need them

location

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The staff was the best without a doubt, friendly and devoted to make sure our stay was perfect. Thank you Pol, Emily, Atulipe and everyone in the lodge!!! Food and views from the room were also amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

If you want kind and hospitable people, do not look any further! The bed was comfortable and the view amazing. Paul, Nelson and their team made us feel like home. They even put together a delicious meal very late at night for us! It is also 5 minutes from the Gorilla tracking, so location is perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The staff was simply amazing, I really have no words to describe them they made our stay unforgetable

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8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Very nice stay with friendly staff

The staff was really friendly and helpful

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Good options for backpackers looking to save $

location is perfect and the staff was really helpful. They indicated us how to proceed with the permits and take care of us before and during our stay.

The lodge is really nice but the hot water and wifi were not working most of the time and there were power cut (at least they have solar panel to have the basic light). The staff is really nice and the food was delicious however is overpriced. 12$ for a dinner without meet, it is a totally SCAM (it is not buffet). We paid one night because there was not other options but you can find on the main road super nice, clean and cheap local restaurants. The day we went to see the Gorilla, we arrange the breakfast at 7 and we were waiting to have everything almost half hour. So we end it up rushing to finish and run to the Gorilla trekking.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Welcoming staff and great value for what you get!

The staff here were the absolute best! They gave such a warm welcome when we first arrived and we had some really nice conversations during our time here. The rooms were clean and comfortable and each room has their own front patio with a nice view towards the forest. The price in comparison to other accommodation in the area was extremely good and our experience far exceeded our expectations. It is also located a few minutes walk from the national park entrance, so the location is very convenient.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Great location, comfortable beds, yummy breakfast

The location is perfect if you've booked the Buhoma gorilla trek, it's a 3 min walk from the lodge to the gate and meeting point.

The electricity would come off and on, they do have a generator so they can turn it on if necessary but it always came back on pretty quickly. I wish there were more hook and cost hangers but we made due.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Comfortable stay in proximity to Buhoma gate

We loved the staff, especially the manager Wellen and chef

Loud Friday night due to a church, reception needs renovation

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

It was fine

Liked the place

They need to work in there signpost

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

Very nice and clean rooms. The personnel was super super welcoming and friendly. They helped us in managing everything. The position is perfect, you can reach the starting point for the trekking by foot. The food was very good also.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Very good

You get what you paid for but the staff is very helpful and very friendly

3.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

A 24 hours nightmare

The only good thing about this place is the view.

The rooms are dirty, water was brown with metallic smell. In my opinion, the bed was made a few weeks before we received the room, since we found a big spider, a spider web and two dead hornets in our bed. Wifi didnt work and the food was horrible. At check out, they even tried to make us pay the commission THEY need to pay for booking.com Stay away!!

7.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

surprisingly friendly staffs and the best chef

There are surprisingly friendly staffs and the best chef in bwindi. His cooking was so delicious that we wanted to stay longer. He does every request smoothly and perfectly.

It is noisy from side to side because it is in the center of the village. The barber shop across plays music all day. But it's quiet at night. We liked this accommodation, but we couldn't overcome the noise and had to leave. And the water smells a little. No wifi..

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Perfect lodge with smart and very friendly staff

The manager gave us a lot of hits and was all the time available. Food was great, the rooms very clean. Only pay attention, that the location isn‘t exactly marked on the right position in the online map, but it look us only a few minutes to find it.

7.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Good

a super manager.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Amazing!!

I had a wonderful time in Bwindi Forest Lodge. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The chef prepared delicious dinner for me. The Manager brought me to the briefing point, organized a local tour for me and arranged a transport for my journey to Masaka. The room was very clean and the breakfast also very good. So I had unforgettable experience with the gorilla tracking. Thank you so much for all!!

7.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Good lodging at Buhoma gate

Very close to Buhoma gate. Staff are very helpful and help you organize things. Food is good and portions are huge.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

The overpriced cheap place to stay

Location close to the gate, staff very friendly

Water was not working, electricity didn’t work well, absolutely overpriced

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Exceptional

Super helpful staff, great location close to the entrance gate of the park, and last but not least: great food!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Great location

Very close to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma gate). Staff was great and food was delicious. The views were incredible.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

100% reccomend this place. This is what hospitability looks like!

We had an absolute fantastic stay here. Everybody was super friendly and even though we have organized the Gorilla Trekking independently they made sure we got the group we wanted by going to the center with us in the morning. An absolute joy to be your guest - Keep up the authentic friendly way!!!

Laundry was a bit expensive.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Uganda?

The average price for a rental in Uganda is $54 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bwindi Forest Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bwindi Forest Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Bwindi Forest Lodge?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nature lodge in Uganda

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

Bwindi Forest Lodge

Nature lodge in Uganda

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double or Twin Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Uganda?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Bwindi Forest Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bwindi Forest Lodge?

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