Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Deep in the verdant heart of Uganda’s breathtakingly beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable Forest lies Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary. Around 1,000 mountain gorillas exist in the wild, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to more than half of them. Gorilla Forest Lodge is unrivalled as a base for trekking to observe these magnificent, elusive creatures.
Recently reopened in June 2025 after a complete overhaul, the 10-villa lodge has been beautifully and eco-consciously redesigned in harmony with its natural surroundings, making it far and away the most luxurious place to stay in the national park. It is also the best-located — gorillas have been known to visit the lodge, and the brilliant forest rangers ensure sightings on every trek.
Sensationally situated on a hillside overlooking the jungle canopy, the newly revamped Gorilla Forest Lodge is the most beautiful and luxurious place to stay within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park itself. Ten standalone villas are set apart in the forest, each with a private viewing deck from which you can watch monkeys, plus rare and wonderful birds and butterflies.
Warm hospitality
our teams welcome every traveler with genuine care and world-class service.
Expert guiding
experienced guides ensure every game drive is memorable and rewarding.
Positive impact
your stay supports local communities and helps protect the wildlife and wilderness we all love.
Whether you’re seeking the rustic charm of a tented camp or the indulgence of a luxury lodge with a pool, our collection has something for every traveler
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Ten standalone villas are set apart in the forest, each with a private viewing deck from which you can watch monkeys, plus rare and wonderful birds and butterflies. Sunrise is breathtaking – pale pastel light, ethereal mist shrouding the trees, the soundtrack of the primeval forest waking up.
The beating heart of the lodge is an indoor-outdoor lounge bar and restaurant space overlooking the rainforest. In the evenings, our resident musician plays traditional African folk songs on a harp while guests drink sundowners and exchange gorilla tales around the campfire. Other facilities include a spa, a boutique selling locally made products and souvenirs, and the Explorer’s Lounge where you will find maps and a selection of books on the flora, fauna and culture of Bwindi and Uganda.
The beating heart of the lodge is an indoor-outdoor lounge bar and restaurant space overlooking the rainforest. In the evenings, our resident musician plays traditional African folk songs on a harp while guests drink sundowners and exchange gorilla tales around the campfire. Other facilities include a spa, a boutique selling locally made products and souvenirs, and the Explorer’s Lounge where you will find maps and a selection of books on the flora, fauna and culture of Bwindi and Uganda.
