Just 880 or so mountain gorillas remain in the wild, and Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with its 400-strong population, is one of just a handful of places you'll find them. An excellent launch pad for your excursion is Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the incredibly lush Kashasha River valley and the forested hill known as Nkuringo, inside the park. This is not a simple or cheaply accessible destination, but seeing gorillas in the wild is worth every cent.
Accommodation is in three room categories: six Virunga Terrace rooms offer double or twin bed configurations, en-suite bathrooms with showers and outstanding views of the Virunga volcanoes; four spacious Garden Cottage Rooms (some with valley views) have large en-suite bathrooms and wood-burning fireplaces, and vivid local textiles; and the Villa, which sleeps up to four in two rooms with an inter-leading door. All rooms have cosy interiors, lovely outdoor verandas, low voltage electric lighting and paraffin lanterns at night.
The gorilla habituation experience during which you'll spend a couple of incredible hours with the gorillas accompanied by the specialist researchers.
Children under 15 aren't allowed on the gorilla treks but the lodge has plenty of activities to keep them entertained including hikes or canoeing.
The journey there is quite lengthy including a 90-minute flight and 22-mile journey by (bumpy) road.
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Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge start from around $440, or US$440, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A tangle of lush green vines, this magical forest is the country’s top gorilla trekking destination.
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