Gorilla CloseUp Lodge.

From Rushaga and Nkuringo gates, guests may easily hike the big mountain gorillas from Gorilla CloseUp Lodge, which is ideally located in the southern section of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Furthermore, the lodge was constructed on a 40-acre plot of land that borders the mountain gorilla-inhabited Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Visitors staying at the lodge have the opportunity to go gorilla trekking in the park’s neighboring gorilla regions, particularly the Nkuringo gorilla groups. The majority of guests come to the resort to look for fans, eucalyptus tree backs, and several other native bushes that gorillas eat.

The resort is owned by Seith Byarugaba, a native Ugandan whose grandpa was born in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and was constructed sustainably utilizing natural materials in a tranquil setting. Later, he had to abandon his family to live on the edge of the forest, which is home to a variety of creatures, including the endangered mountain gorillas.

Furthermore, in order to blend in with the stunning natural surroundings, the lodge was constructed by the local populations utilizing materials that were readily available. Because it is run by seasoned local community employees who are former park poachers, it is a well-developed lodging option.

The six superb and cozy cottage types that make up Gorilla Closes Up Lodge are the Diana Fossey cottage, George Schaller cottage, Silverback Luxury cottage, Jungle Luxury Family cottage, Royal Luxury cottage, and Royal Crafted cottage.

Each room has an ideal layout and design and is reasonably priced. The lodge provides free tea and organic coffee in the rooms, free Wi-Fi internet, free room services, a large restaurant with expert chefs serving English breakfast, three-course dinners, and packed lunches.

Every room and cottage was constructed and furnished uniquely, offering varying costs and perspectives. An obstructed view of the well-known Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park greets guests in every accommodation. With space for up to 70 people, they are characterized by their size and perspectives.

In addition, they provide a family tour, a special rate for tour operators, a 10% advance payment discount, and a special discount for volunteers, researchers, and long-term visitors.

On request, the Gorilla Close-Up Lodge also provides airport transportation to Kigali and Entebbe.

By providing guests with specific hygiene and cleaning instructions, the lodge ensures their health and safety.

In order to protect both themselves and the visitors, they educate the personnel by educating them on the types and severity of harmful infections.

To guarantee effective bedding disinfection, they provide laundry services to visitors staying in residences.

They must take their temperature and wash their hands as part of the check-in process.

They provide free card payment acceptance.

In addition to owning 4×4 Toyota land cruisers, Toyota Rav, and 4×4 air-conditioned vans with the following amenities: comfy seats, private chefs, camping solar lanterns, refrigerators, gas cookers, and 4x4wheel drive for both good and rough roads, they also rent cars for self-drive activities.

Activities available in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park’s Gorilla CloseUp Lodge

These consist of, among other things, a visit to the farmhouse of the Batwa Community, a special romantic meal, a Batwa hunting experience, and birdwatching.

Explore the Batwa Community in Nyabaremura: From the resort, you may go to the Batwa to get an opportunity to interact with the oldest ethnic group in central Africa. After being forced to migrate from the forest to an area of around 13 hectares, this Batwa community now learns about the sustainable way of life of these gentle giants.

Gorilla trekking

The most popular activity at the resort is gorilla trekking, which is possible in the Nkuringo gorilla group, one of the four gorilla sectors in Bwindi National Park. The habituated Nshongi, Mishaya, Kahungye, Bweza, and Busingye gorilla groups reside in the Nkuringo area. After a briefing in the morning, the walk might last anywhere from thirty minutes to nine hours, depending on how they move. You are allowed to watch them play, eat, hunt, nest, and take pictures for an hour after you assign them.