Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge

Location

Situated on a hill overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge comprises of eight stone and tile bandas located in the North-Western part of Buhoma area. The lodge is the focal point for trekking the habituated gorilla families in Buhoma region. About 3 gorilla families including; Mubare, Habinyanja and Rushegura have been habituated for tracking in Buhoma. The location of Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is suitable for gorilla trekking, among other safari activities.

Overview 

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is an eco-friendly facility comprising of 8 thatched stone-and-tile bandas. The lodge was constructed using local and nature-friendly materials giving it an African outlook and a clean, pure and unpolluted surrounding – all ideal for a great safari experience.

Range

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is ranked as a standard/midrange safari accommodation facility.

Facilities

Eight self-contained cottages

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge is comprised of 8 self-contained thatched stone-and-tile cottages. All the cottages are well furnished and they have ensuite bathrooms and toilet facilities. The cottages have private verandas and balconies looking out to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Virunga volcanoes.

Restaurant, bar & lounge

The lodge’s kitchen serves a variety of dishes comprising of both local and Western delicacies. The bar is fully stocked with all sorts of beverages inclusive of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The lounge is cosy and Its location gives a spectacular view of the rainforest, the green terraces and occasional sights of monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees, among other wildlife.

Beauty/wellness centre

The lodge has a wellness centre where you can go for a massage especially after a strenuous hike or gorilla trek. A good massage given by one of the lodge’s professional masseuses is an invaluable treat in the wild jungle.

Curio shop

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge has a curio shop stocked with an assortment of African crafts from which you can purchase a souvenir to remind you of your safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – one of Uganda’s noteworthy safari destinations.

Running water

The lodge has a good supply of water in all the cottages. The ensuite bathrooms and flushing toilets have a supply of hot and cold water.Hot bucket showers to control water consumption

Supply of solar power

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge has a constant supply of solar electricity to give light to all its facilities and allow water heating, phone and gadget charging. 

Other amenities 

•  Well trained staff recruited from local communities•    Laundry & dry-cleaning services •    24-hour security•    Ample parking ground •    Phone and gadget charging •    Free Wi-Fi •    In-room massage•    Library

Activities 

•    Gorilla trekking•    Guided walks•    Village visits•    Bird watching•    Hiking and nature walks