Gorilla Forest Camp

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Gorilla Forest Camp | Uganda

Gorilla Forest Camp is located inside the boundaries of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This luxury tented camp is the most upmarket of the Bwindi Lodges, and the place to stay if you are looking for the top end of service and quality. Gorilla Forest Camp has been designed to blend seamlessly into this most atmospheric of environments, fitting easily into the misty valleys and looming, forest-clad mountains that protect this fragile eco-system.

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Additional Information

Accommodation comprises of eight spacious tents under thatch, each with two queen-sized beds, spacious en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower. The bathtub looks out onto the forest canopy beyond and comes in handy for soothing aching limbs after your gorilla track! The verandah features comfortable chairs for gazing out at the incredible views - you can also take your meals here if you wish.

The Gorilla Forest Camp offers a bar and dining cottage overlooking the rain forest, as well as a raised natural platform for open air dining. At night, relax by the roaring campfire and simply admire the brilliance of Bwindi's crystal clear mountain sky.

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How to get there
Private charter flights are the most popular option for accessing Gorilla Forest Camp. There are daily flights from Entebbe – guests generally land at the Kayonza airstrip and drive the 25km to camp. Larger groups would need to fly into the Kihihi airstrip and undertake the 60km journey to the lodge. For those wanting to take in the marvellous scenery of southern Uganda, the camp can be reached by car from Entebbe in 11 hours.

Activities

Gorilla tracking: Gorilla tracking will most probably be your main reason for visiting Bwindi. Your day starts early with a briefing on what to expect and the etiquette involved in meeting a giant silverback. Then set off in search of your particular group – your guides will have been in the forest from early morning and know where the group is most likely to be found. Gorilla tracking can be tiring as you walk through dense forest and over steep terrain, but nothing compares to coming face to face with one of these gentle giants. When you make eye contact with a silverback, you are sure to see an expression akin to recognition on its face, making you realise that you’re but a small part in a much wider and more exciting universe.

Forest walks: Forest walks are included in your stay at Gorilla Forest Camp – birders in particular will be awe-inspired by the more than 350 species that live in the forest. You will also encounter weird and wonderful creatures such as the rare forest elephant, the giant forest hog and over 200 species of butterfly! A popular walk is the trail leading to the Munyaga Waterfall – the walk to the waterfall and back will take about 3 hours and is a great way to get some walking practice ahead of your gorilla track.

Community interaction: The most prominent communities in the Bwindi area are the Bakiga and the Batwa pygmies, both of which can be reached by a short drive from camp. Stroll through a small tea farming project and talk to the tea pickers about every day life. Visit a local brewery to see first hand how banana beer is made, a popular local drink! You will also visit a local clinic, walk through one of the villages and visit a traditional medicine man. Finally, enjoy a performance by the Batwa pygmies before returning to the lodge. This activity takes about 2-3 hours and is included in your stay.

How your stay will make a difference
Gorilla Forest Camp is part of the Sanctuary Retreats portfolio and conservation and responsible tourism forms an integral part of their daily operations. This is apparent in their solid waste disposal practices, the bio-degradable cleaning products used and the water supplies utilised. Solar power also supplies some of the lodge’s power needs. Gorilla Forest Camp works closely with the local communities on various projects and has helped build the clinic for the Batwa community. Wherever possible, they try to source labour locally and to train staff to develop their own businesses. Sustainable materials were used in the construction of the lodge.