Top 10 Midrange Lodges in Bwindi Forest

Would you like to go on a gorilla safari in Bwindi Forest of Uganda? Wondering about the best places for your stay? Would you like to stay in something not luxurious but also not budget? There are some midrange safari lodges that we can consider deluxe within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Here are the 10 best midrange lodges that doesn’t cost a lot yet will offer you the right service that you need to make sure that you get the best value safari in Bwindi;

Gorilla Valley lodge

Gorilla Valley Lodge is one of the standard lodging facilities in Bwindi National Park. It is built within the Rushaga area south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This lodge is lies along the steep slopes which overviews Bwindi Forest. It comprises of 12 rooms, self contained with verandahs over viewing the forest. Gorilla Valley Lodge is perfect for visitors who are interested in trekking gorilla families like Bweza, Kahungye, Mishaya, Nshongi and Busingye.

Gorilla Mist Camp

This is situated in Ruhija area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park at the park boundary. This lodge is about five minutes drive from Bwindi National Park headquarters where the gorilla treks usually begin with briefing. Gorilla Mist Camp is a private safari lodge which provides accommodation in thatched cottages which are eco friendly hence friendly with its surrounding ecosystem. The cottages feature raised decks with the views of the forest. The cottages feature en-suite facilities with bathtubs, luxurious restaurant, bar and lounge.

Nkuringo Gorilla Camp

Nkuringo Gorilla Camp is situated at the Nteko rim at altitude 2161 meters and offer mainly standard accommodation to visitors on gorilla safaris in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This lodge also overviews the Kashasha River Valley and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and it is ideal for visitors on gorilla safari to Nkuringo sector and Rushaga. Nkuringo Gorilla Camp features 4 luxury en-suite handcraft cottages, 4 en-suite Virunga Terrace rooms and family cottage with capacity of five people, bar, restaurant and many more.

Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp

Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp was set up in 1994 and offers luxury camping accommodation in Buhoma sector north of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The lodge presents mainly the African style setting and a touch of modernity which matches with the quality, safari and comfort. This lodge features about 20 tents with names of bird species in Uganda. Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp has self contained rooms, comfortable beds and furniture, hot and cold showers, solar power, restaurant and bar.

Silverback Lodge Bwindi

Silverback Lodge Bwindi is owned and managed by Marasa Africa the famous investor in the hospitality lodges in East Africa. It is perfectly situated around Buhoma area and offers visitors on gorilla safari opportunity to track habituated gorilla families within Buhoma. The lodge lies on raised hill with spectacular views of Bwindi Forest which offers refuge to more than 400 mountain gorillas and several floral and birdlife. Silverback Lodge has 12 rooms with one single room, 7 twin rooms and 4 double rooms. Its rooms were constructed using local materials plus the forest vines, the purple slate stone and sisal rope. It features amenities like restaurant, bar, bonfire and gardens.

Eco Marvels Gorilla Resort

Eco-Marvel Gorilla Resort is situated next to Kitahurira ranger post just between Buhoma and Ruhija area. This serves best for visitors who are interested in tracking gorillas in Ruhija sector-Oruzogo, Bitukura, Kyaguriro and Buhoma’s groups-Mubare, Rushegura and Habinyanja family. The lodge is good for single, double occupancy and camping. The notable facilities include the cottages, tented bandas, furnished kitchen, campsite, restaurant and many more.

Engagi Lodge Bwindi

This is another best midrange safari lodge that you should consider for your overnight stays in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Visitors who intend to track gorilla families in Buhoma sector; this is the perfect area that you shouldn’t miss out. The lodge comes with rare views of Bwindi forest and the surrounding areas. Engagi Lodge is built using local materials and local workmanship. The local materials comprise of the rocks extracted in and around the lodge site, the eucalyptus trees and banana fibre thatch. The lodge features mainly eight cottages with en-suite, privacy, double or twin beds, private verandah, solar power, bar, dinning room and many more.

In conclusion, Bwindi National Park offers wide range of midrange accommodation facilities for visitors on gorilla safari to make their best choice.