Buhoma, Uganda

Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary

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The takeaway

Choose this intimate Buhoma lodge for a forest-framed base to gorilla trekking, with wildlife and guided walks close at hand.

About the hotel

Inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Buhoma area, Gorilla Forest Lodge is a small forest property of 10 standalone suites set apart among the trees. Its defining draw is access to gorilla trekking in Bwindi, with guided forest walks, birding and community visits offering other ways to explore the surroundings. The 2025 renovation recast the lodge around the rainforest canopy; from the property, guests may also spot monkeys and birds, and gorillas have occasionally been seen at the lodge.

Choose it if

You want to stay inside Bwindi’s Buhoma area, with gorilla trekking and guided forest walks among the main draws.
You value a small, forest-set property: the lodge has 10 standalone suites with private viewing decks.
You want to pair wildlife outings with birding or community visits, including experiences with the Batwa.

Skip it if

You want a child under 15 to join a gorilla trek: children from age six may stay, but trekking has a minimum age of 15.
You want to avoid a multi-leg journey: the lodge guide describes a flight from Entebbe to Kihihi followed by a two-hour drive.

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