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Stays In Uganda

Where To Stay In Bwindi

10 places to sleep, from lodges, luxury camps and more.

Staying In Bwindi

About Your Stay In Bwindi

Mountain gorilla trekking in a misty, ancient forest. The high point of any Uganda trip.

Below are 10 stays in Bwindi, grouped by type. Rates are per person sharing and are indicative until we quote your dates.

Our tip

Choose your lodge by the sector of your gorilla permit, because the trail heads are far apart. Book early.

Best TimeYear-round, easiest in the dry months
Famous ForMountain gorilla trekking
Getting ThereFlight or long drive from Entebbe
Best ForWildlife lovers and adventurers
Ideal Stay2 – 3 nights
Stays10 recommended
Where You Could Sleep

Camps, Lodges And More

Lodges
5 stays

Lodges

Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.

Best for
Families, first-timers and anyone who likes plenty of facilities.
The catch
Larger lodges mean more people at meals and more vehicles on the drives. Ask about room location.
01

Whistling Thorn Lodge

Bwindi

A comfortable lodge with a pool and a terrace, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $230 to $330 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Thorn Tree Safari Lodge

Bwindi

Spacious suites, a long bar and a pool for the afternoon, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $260 to $380 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Red Earth Hillside Lodge

Bwindi

Easy, sociable and family-friendly, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $290 to $420 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Orchid Lodge

Bwindi

A comfortable lodge with a pool and a terrace, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $320 to $360 pp sharingEnquire →
05

Starlight Safari Lodge

Bwindi

Spacious suites, a long bar and a pool for the afternoon, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $230 to $360 pp sharingEnquire →
Luxury Camps
3 stays

Luxury Camps

Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.

Best for
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and first safaris.
The catch
Walls are canvas, so you hear everything. Many are unfenced and you are walked to your tent after dark.
01

Baobab Grove Tented Camp

Bwindi

Canvas suites with proper beds, private decks and ensuite bathrooms, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $270 to $380 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Hippo Pool Camp

Bwindi

Tented suites with copper baths and four-poster beds, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $300 to $430 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Elephant Crossing Safari Camp

Bwindi

Only a handful of tents, each with its own veranda, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $320 to $480 pp sharingEnquire →
Bush And Mid-Range Camps
2 stays

Bush And Mid-Range Camps

Simpler camps with the same wildlife and the same guides. Great value, with more of the budget left for activities.

Best for
Active travellers, shorter budgets and anyone happy to rough it a little.
The catch
Fewer extras, simpler bathrooms and more shared space. Perfect when you plan to be out all day anyway.
01

Moonrise Bush Camp

Bwindi

Simple tents and warm company around the fire, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $140 to $210 pp sharingEnquire →
02

Whistling Thorn Camp

Bwindi

Honest food, hot bucket showers and guides who know every track, where mist rolls over the green hills.

From $160 to $260 pp sharingEnquire →

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Choosing Your Stay

Which Stay Suits You?

Choosing

With Children

Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool.

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Couples And Honeymoon

Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.

Choosing

Groups And Families

Ask about interconnecting rooms or booking a whole camp. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.

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On A Budget

Bush and mid-range camps give the same wildlife for much less. Green-season rates are the lowest.

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