Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Elegant and Eco Friendly Lodge

Situated on a forested ridge adjacent to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest entrance, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge comprises eight generously proportioned cottages constructed from volcanic stone. The property offers panoramic views extending to Rwanda's Virunga Volcanoes and across the Congolese border, where the luminescence of Nyiragongo Volcano is visible on clear evenings. Each cottage provides well-appointed accommodation featuring a bedroom, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, and separate lounge area. Private verandas furnished with comfortable seating offer optimal viewpoints for observing the forest landscape below, while wood-burning fireplaces provide ambient warmth during evening hours. The lodge's culinary offerings utilize locally sourced ingredients, with dining available in the communal dining area before an open fire or within the privacy of individual cottages. The property's proximity to the trailhead enables convenient access for gorilla trekking excursions. Additional activities include guided forest walks, birdwatching expeditions,

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Experience an authentic Bwindi Experience

Remote, beautiful and intimate, Clouds is like a country house hotel…but set on a mountain ridge with sweeping views of the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley.
 
An additional 7 habituated gorilla families are found at Rushaga,  also easily accessible from Clouds via a short transfer.
 
Clouds is a true leader in eco-tourism and community conservation:   built nearly 20 years ago in partnership with the Africa Wildlife Foundation, the Gorilla Conservation Programme and the local Nkuringo community (NCCDF), the aim of the partnership is to protect the habitat of the Mountain Gorilla.   
Guests stay in private stone cottages, all with fireplaces and sitting rooms furnished with deep plump sofas. 
After a day of gorilla tracking, comfort is paramount and we get that.  So is excellent food – and Clouds delivers that in spades.
 
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Enjoy Your Stay at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi forest is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas habituated for Uganda Gorilla Trekking safaris. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is such an experience from the hike to the jungle itself.

Guided Walks

To have a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, each tourist must purchase a gorilla permit and this can be booked through the different tour operators in Uganda. After ensuring you have booked a gorilla permit book for accommodation at Four Gorillas Lodge as early as possible.

Massage Spa

Unlike gorilla trekking that offers only a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas, you get to experience private cultural activists offered in the country. This is an activity that will see you study the behaviours of mountain gorillas as they get familiar with human beings around them.

Dine with the Sweetest Wine & Foods

The menu comprises ingredients for freshness, the majority of which are from their own garden. We also support the communities already growing crops, and source our red-skinned and wonderfully starchy potatoes, as well as our eggs, organic and free range, from our neighbours.
Fine dining dish at Four Gorillas Lodge made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

Spectacular Beautiful views

There is nothing more amazing than experiencing the beautiful Bwindi forest, humming with life and colour than experiencing it from the comfort of your spacious, beautifully furnished room here at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

From gorilla trekking to romantic pockets of jungle bliss, our rooms offer you the finest lodging, complemented by a range of great on-site amenities. Delicious food and friendly, knowledgeable staff complete your stay.