Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

A Volcanoes Safaris lodge on a ridge above Bwindi, run in close partnership with the surrounding community.

Overview

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge sits on a ridge overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, run by Volcanoes Safaris with one of the most established community-partnership models among Uganda’s gorilla-trekking lodges.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Stone-and-thatch cottages with private verandas overlooking the forest below.

Food & Service

A refined dining programme served with views over Bwindi’s forest canopy.

Activities

Gorilla trekking into Bwindi, plus visits to the lodge’s community-run Bwindi Bar and cultural programmes.

Wildlife & Photography

Bwindi protects roughly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, alongside forest elephant and a wide range of primates.

A Photographer's Note

Sunrise over the forested ridge below the lodge offers a strong landscape shot before heading into the forest for trekking.

Conservation & Impact

Volcanoes Safaris’ Bwindi operations fund the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, supporting local community and conservation projects around the park.

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