Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

The lodge has been completely renovated from the original Buhoma Homestead and now offers a top quality, intimate lodge situated within the National Park less than five minutes walk from the start of the gorilla trekking point.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

Eight comfortable cottages have been carefully built, each with its own private verandah, allowing wonderful views of the forest canopy of the National Park. Inside the spacious cottages you will find comfortable beds, a well appointed en suite bathroom with flushing toilet and a hot shower and also some rooms with bath tubs.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

An elevated lounge area complete with bar and dining facilities offers a cosy, comfortable environment to reflect on the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

The lodge has been designed using sustainable local materials where possible with the emphasis being on natural products which has given support to the local communities and businesses.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

Supplies are obtained as far as possible from local sources and staff are also generally recruited locally and trained on site.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

Our water supply is gravity fed and solar power is used for lighting with power points limited to a central area allocated for recharging cameras and videos.

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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

Meals are freshly prepared with many local ingredients, offering a balance of international and locally flavored cuisine with meals being of several courses. Our bar has a selection of local and imported beverages and our friendly local staff will attend to your needs. Tea and coffee are available on a self service basis throughou the day.

ACTIVITIES

  • Mountain gorilla tracking, with pre-purchased permits – only 8 visitors per family of gorillas, one a day are priviliged to spend up to one our watching these rare creatures
  • Forest walks in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest including walking through to the southern area known as Nkuringo, allowing you to savour and enjoy this vast ancient tropical rain forest
  • Bird-watching around the lodge and walks in the forest with local qualified guides. This forest area has recorded over 350 bird species. Of particular interest are the 23 species endemic to the Albertine Rift and at least 14 recorded no where else in Uganda.
  • Butterfly watching is possible in the forest with Bwindi being home to over 200 species, some of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley
  • A three hour community walk through the local villages and lands which can be tailored to your time available, allowing you to see how they grow their crop foods, brew local gin (waragi) from bananas and also the local herbalist
  • A visit to the nearby Batwa Pygmy tribe and learn about their unique culture and enjoy watching thier dance routines
  • A visit to the local orphanage and school, who benefit from direct contributions from guests in the area
  • A visit to a local vegetable farming project where local meals can be prepared and enjoyed
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BUHOMA LODGE – BUHOMA – BWINDI

Call +44 1386 830264 or Email sue@trackssafaris.co.uk

Our expert staff are on-hand, happy to assist with any enquiry you have.

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