Kenya | Gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda & Congo | Accommodation | Gorilla Forest Camp in UGANDA

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest impresses with a truly theatrical landscape - this is a region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. And it is here, on a flat ridge high in the forest, which is where the Gorilla Forest Camp is tucked away. It's hard to fathom that such luxury and sophistication could be available in an area as remote as this, and we did face enormous logistical obstacles - but it was worth the wait.

Gorilla Forest Camp is the ideal base for a gorilla tracking adventure in Bwindi. Guests can dine under the stars and relax by the roaring campfire. On cooler evenings, the central cottage provides a warm shelter. Located within the National Park, Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves, up to 4-6 visits per month. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Gorilla Forest Camp!  Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the natural habitat for just over half the world’s last surviving population of mountain gorillas.

ACCOMMODATION:
The eight tents are just as impressive as the communal areas. Wooden floors and decks support  comfortable warm beds, and each tent boasts a bathtub, ideal for soaking tired muscles after a day spent observing and meeting gorillas that looks straight out into the jungle's canopy.

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. Guests can sit around the cosy campfire at night and enjoy Bwindi’s crystal clear mountain sky. 240 volt electricity is supplied for lighting, and recharging of videos, laptops and telephones. There is a small gift shop at the camp offering a variety of local artifacts and practical supplies.

The Gorilla Forest Camp is just over a mile high, and it can get very cool at night, with temperatures of 12C often recorded. During the day it is warm, with temperatures ranging from 18C-25C but it almost invariably rains, except in the very driest months of January and February. The year-round temperatures stay with in this range.  In cases of light aircraft, scheduled flights or private charters, luggage is limited to 12.5 kilos in one soft bag.


For those clients who prefer a Camping Safari to visit the Gorillas - we have two exciting CAMPING SAFARIS  to offer you.  One is 12 days camping as you explore various parts of Uganda, and the other is a 14-day safari that starts/ends in Nairobi in Kenya.  For adventurous tourists who like the camping atmosphere and willing to participate in the camp chores, regardless of the weather conditions, please visit our website and look under KENYA, for the 12 and 14 day camping options that include Uganda/Gorillas:  SAFARIS CAPE-2-KENYA