Bwindi Forest Lodge
Buhoma Bwindi impenetrable Forest
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional”
“The team are wonderful and so helpful”
“It was in a very pretty location, clean and the showers were amazing”
“Good location in town”
“Good location, beautiful view, clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff”
“Rooms are not very big, but very clean and comfortable”
“Since the twin rooms are small, our daughter got her own room free of charge”
“A nice touch were the hot-water bottles they prepared for the beds in the evenin…”
“The value for money was excellent”
“Well priced accommodation in an expensive location”
“Deasent breakfast”
Overview
With mountain views, Bwindi Forest Lodge is set in Buhoma and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and children's playground. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airstrip, 41 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
EvelinaR
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
The views are amazing. The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional.
Deborah
extended_group
January 31, 2026
“Wonderful”
It was in a very pretty location, clean and the showers were amazing! The team are wonderful and so helpful. I was there to trek with the gorillas in Bwindi and it was one of the best days of my life. I also fully recommend a visit to the local pigmy batwa community - magical place and magical people.
Dimitri
couple
January 18, 2026
“Would not go again”
Food is alright. Good location in town. Great view!
Anna
family_with_children
December 5, 2025
“A wonderful stay”
A wonderful stay! It's a very nice place to stay with everything you need. Simple, no luxury, but that's exactly what makes it perfect for the jungle setting. Since the twin rooms are small, our daughter got her own room free of charge. We received a very warm welcome, and all the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Great views, comfortable beds, hot showers, delicious food, and a packed lunch! There were only very brief power outages, and a generator was available for these situations. Our concern that we might not have enough power to charge our devices was unfounded. Dan arranged the permits for the gorilla trekking for us, and everything went perfectly. When we got a flat tire, Dan even organized the repair while we were out trekking. The gate where the gorilla trekking starts is only a 5-minute walk away. The host accompanied us there and picked us up again, making sure everything was working smoothly. We debated for a long time whether we should afford the gorilla trekking despite the high cost, and we're so glad we did. It was an outstanding experience. We traveled as self-drivers, and when we couldn't find the road to Bohoma at the end, our host even sent a driver to show us the way. The road to Bohoma isn't the best, but it's easily manageable even in the rainy season with a Toyota Land Cruiser. In summary, everything was perfect, and we would book there again in a heartbeat. The value for money was excellent. If we had had more time, we would have loved to stay another night.
Werner
couple
September 2, 2025
“Solid place for gorilla tracking.”
Nice Location next to the Gate for trecking. Food was yummy. Had no Power due to a problem in the whole region, but staff would help us to get our stuff charged.
Till Malte
solo_traveller
March 7, 2025
“The perfect accommodation in Buhoma”
Super friendly and helpful staff Helped me get my permit for the gorilla trekking
Calum
couple
February 27, 2025
“Well priced”
Well priced accommodation in an expensive location.
Jonas Bork
solo_traveller
February 7, 2025
The owner and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had to change my dates and shorten my stay due to a flight change, and the manager helped me with that without any problems! Location is good!
András
extended_group
October 14, 2024
Good location, beautiful view, clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff.
Miguel Angel
extended_group
October 7, 2024
“Very kind and friendly staff”
The hotel is located opposite the Bwindi forest, so every morning I could enjoy this beautiful view, it was priceless. Rooms are not very big, but very clean and comfortable. Staff are extremely helpful and very kind. We asked them to took us to the church is above the hotel and it was an unforgettable experience, seeing all the people dancing and spreading love vibes. The food is delicious, very tasty.
janet
couple
August 17, 2024
“Beautiful views from the balcony of your room, and footsteps away from the Gorilla trek entrance.”
The location was off the busy roads and the view was spectacular. Dinner was delicious. Service impeccable.
Les
couple
February 11, 2024
“Good stay if you do the Gorilla Treaking in Buhoma.”
Great location. 3 min walk to the Bwindi Gorilla Treakking Center and 2 km walk to the village. Helpfully management and staff. Great view at the Bwindi Forest. Deasent breakfast
John
couple
January 5, 2024
“A very pleasant stay”
Location. Friendliness.
Florian
couple
December 25, 2023
“Great for a sleepover!”
1. best value for money 2. location 3. friendly staff
Oinatz
solo_traveller
October 20, 2023
Manager and the housekeeper were the best!!
Susanne
couple
October 6, 2023
Super friendly staff, nice place to stay for gorilla tracking
Malte
couple
July 2, 2023
“Lovely team, great food, perfect location”
We loved our stay at bwindi forest lodge. The host and his team were so lovely and welcoming. The food was excellent and it’s only a few meters from the start of the gorilla tracking! A nice touch were the hot-water bottles they prepared for the beds in the evening. Everything was very clean and the host helped us wherever he could! We highly recommend supporting the smaller lodges in the area!
Christof
couple
June 30, 2023
“Perfect location for Gorilla Tracking”
Bwindi Forest Lodge is conviniently located within 5 minutes walking distance to the UWA Infocenter from where you start your Gorilla Tracking. Paul and his team are very helpful in every aspect, the best service you can imagine. Paul went out of his way to get the latest infos for road conditions and which route is best to take for us as self drivers. Food was delicious and plentyful. The hot shower after a long track was such a relief. We highly recommend Bwindi Forest Lodge!
Laura
couple
June 20, 2023
“Good place to sleep”
Location was perfect, just 5minutes walking from the park entrance. The food was also very good, and the staff was kind.
Jacob
solo_traveller
March 27, 2023
“I arrived in Bwindi sick, but Paul and his staff went out of their way to ensure I had a great time. Thank you!”
Location, view, clean rooms, good food (especially the soups!)
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground, Hiking, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Archery
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Express check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Tour desk, Luggage storage, ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Budget Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers soundproof walls, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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