Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a luxurious eco-friendly facility located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park southwestern part of Uganda, Nkuringo sector. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is renowned as a popular gorilla trekking destination consisting of over 400 mountain gorillas which is almost half of the total population of mountain gorillas in the world. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge offers a unique, intimate experience for visitors on a Uganda safari interested in encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitats.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge provides an exceptional experience, including stunning views of the surrounding forests and sweeping cool, fresh air. The facility is a typical luxury one with spacious cottages and chalets equipped with modern facilities while reflecting on the traditional local architecture and amenities.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge consists of 10 well-appointed self-contained chalets consisting of Smart TVs, private bathrooms, fully furnished beds, and mosquito nets and is built on a high volcanic rock offering great stunning views of the lush forests. The lodge also consists of other amenities, including a fully stocked bar and restaurant, a large lounge area, ample parking, free WIFI, welcoming and hospitable staff, and well-trained and professional staff to prepare both international and local cuisine.

Other lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Nkuringo Safari Lodge

 The facility is named after the Nkuringo gorilla family which is one of the large gorilla families in the region. Nkuringo Safari Lodge is a charming luxury eco-friendly facility located in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi consisting of a variety of accommodation facilities blending with the natural environment combining both comfort and leisure for the visitors at the lodge.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

 Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge consists of 9 exclusive well-appointed chalets with dotted pretty gardens consisting of fully furnished beds, a large lounge area where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the lush forests, a fully stocked bar and restaurant, a free WIFI, ample parking and other amenities that provide a good guest experience during their stay on a Uganda Safari.

Gorilla Heights Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge is located in the Nkuringo region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offering an ultimate blend of luxury accommodation services including well-appointed self-contained chalets with fully furnished beds and free WIFI, standby generator, solar lighting systems, a fully stocked bar and restaurant, a large lounge area where visitors can sit and enjoy breathtaking views, ample parking, hospitable and welcoming staff that make visitors enjoy their stay at the lodge.

Chameleon Hill Lodge 

 The lodge is located in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi, overlooking Lake Mutanda. Consisting of a variety of accommodation services with fully self-contained rooms and private bathrooms, free WIFI, smart TVs, a large lounge area, restaurant and kitchen, fully stocked bar, among others. Chameleon Hill Lodge is a perfect base for gorilla trekking and birding experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The facility consists of a coloured building with beautiful artwork where visitors can appreciate the beauty of the natural environment and the creativity of the local people.

Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge

Lake Mulehe Gorilla Safari Lodge is a new facility located in the Kisoro region near the Nkuringo gorilla sector, overlooking Lake Mulehe with stunning panoramic views. The facility consists of self-contained rooms with private bathrooms, free WIFI, ample parking, and a large lounge area where visitors can enjoy stunning views of the adjacent three volcanic mountains, including Mt Gahinga, Mt Muhabura, and Mt Sabinyo. The lodge consists of a fully stocked bar and restaurant with well-trained and professional chefs to prepare both international and local cuisine, and hospitable and welcoming staff that make visitors enjoy a relaxed stay during their Uganda safari.

What to do in and around Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Trekking

Embark on a thrilling gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park giving you a chance to get up close with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Gorilla trekking is done by a group of 8 pax who are allowed to visit a particular gorilla family per day per trek accompanied by 2 armed rangers who provide security and safety during the encounter with mountain gorillas. However, seeing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats requires one to have a gorilla trekking permit, which is issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. A gorilla trekking permit costs USD 800 for Foreign Non-Residents, USD 700 for Foreign Residents, and UGX 300,000 for East African Citizens.

Bird Watching

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park consists of over 450 bird species making it a birder’s paradise where a birder on a Uganda safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will be able to spot a variety of bird species including the African Green Broadbill, Mountain Thrush, Blue-headed Coucal, Red-faced Barbet, Great Blue Turaco, White-tailed Blue Flycatcher, Black-billed Turaco, Black-collared Apalis, Dusky Crimsonwing, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Yellow-eyed Black flycatcher, Shelley’s Crimsonwing and Western Green Tinkerbird.

Other bird species include the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo, Yellow-casqued Hornbill, African Blue Flycatcher, White-headed Woodhoopoe, Black-headed Waxbill, Waller’s Starling, Red-chested Cuckoo, Black-necked Weaver, Yellow-billed Shrike, Grey-crowned Crane, Blue-spotted Wood Dove, Northern Double-collared Sunbird, Bronze Sunbird, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Fire-capped Tit, Dusky-blue Flycatcher, African Pygmy Kingfisher, Jackson’s Widowbird, Slender-billed Starling, Rwenzori Batis, Chapin’s Flycatcher, African Grey Parrot, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher and Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater.

Nature Walks/Community Encounters

Embark on a guided nature walk through the vibrant Batwa communities. This will give you a chance to get deeper insights from the communities as you learn more about their traditional ways of life, including traditional dances, drama, arts, and stories. You will also have a chance to visit the craft shorts for the locals and support their livelihoods.

How to get to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge and away

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is located in the southwestern part of Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and can be accessed by both road transport and connecting flights from Entebbe International Airport.

By road, one can journey from Kampala on a journey of approximately 560km to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Nkuringo sector taking about 8 hours via Masaka-Mbarara-Kabale Highway and later proceed to the park.

By Air, one can fly from Kajjansi Airstrip for about 2.5 hours to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip where you will be picked up by your safari guide or company representative and connect to the lodge by road transport. This is the most preferred type of transport for travellers who don’t want to spend long hours driving by road.