Abercrombie & Kent

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest , Uganda  

Located deep in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in western Uganda, this intimate lodge offers luxury in the midst of one of Africa's most amazing natural environments. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bwindi is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth including 113 species of mammals (including a herd of the rare forest elephant), 200 species of butterfly and over 360 species of birds. In addition, Bwindi is home to seven species of primates of which the most endangered is the elusive mountain gorilla. Only 700 of these magnificent animals remain worldwide and Bwindi is home to just over half of them.

Gorilla Forest Camp has a bar and dining cottage as well as a natural raised platform for open-air dining. At night, a traditional African campfire is lit where the gorilla briefings take place. Cuisine and service has been described as the best in Uganda. From the outstanding location of Gorilla Forest Camp, other activities include bird watching, forest trekking and visits to the local market and villages. Experienced guides will accompany you on your gorilla trekking where a maximum of eight visitors are allowed to each gorilla family group. Trekking can take anything between half an hour and up to nine hours dependent on the family you are visiting. You will also be trekking at altitudes of 5200 feet so a good level of fitness is required.

Designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, eight spacious double tents raised off the ground on wooden platforms benefit from new en suite facilities that look out onto the surrounding vegetation. Each tent has a spacious wooden veranda where you can relax, enjoy a private meal or simply absorb the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding rainforest.

personal experience

On 21st September a valued client journeyed to our Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, naturally very enthused by his highly anticipated gorilla tracking experience. Unfortunately he became unwell and had to remain in the lodge to recover, forsaking his long
                                                  awaited dream of tracking gorilla. However, in an unusual turn of events, and very fortunately, the gorillas decided to pay a visit to the camp. Despite his illness our client was able to view the gorillas, up close from the comfort of his lodge for a longer period of time and with clearer views than those who went tracking. This, quite simply breathtaking experience underscores the wisdom in our choice of lodge and camp locations.