Located in the eastern reaches of Sub-Saharan Africa, the verdant nation of Uganda has cemented itself as one of the region’s foremost destinations for ecotourism, with no shortage of fascinating native species to discover during a visit. While birds like the broad-billed roller, brown snake eagle and red-chested sunbird serve as a prominent draw for avian aficionados, the country is best known for its large population of mountain gorillas—and for those hoping to marvel at these gentle creatures in the flesh, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge serves as the perfect base.
Perched on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and operated by the prestigious Nkuringo Safaris, this lavish ecolodge draws visitors in droves thanks to its wealth of high-end accommodations, with rooms spanning from the fireplace-clad Deluxe Garden cottages to the Luxury Forest Suites, a sprawling space that comes complete with a private butler service and spectacular mountain views from the in-room balcony—but there’s a lot more to do across the property than just lounge in your room all day. During morning hours, guests can hit the Ivy River Trail with an experienced guide to search for native fauna, while the lodge’s restaurant is perfect for an evening cocktail bathed in the golden glow of sunset after a long day spent trekking.
While experiences at the property span from birdwatching to massages at the on-site spa, no visit is complete without participating in a few day trips in search of Uganda’s native gorillas. During a standard trek, guests will have an opportunity to spend four hours basking in the beauty of these intelligent primates, with a wealth of fascinating birds, reptiles and insects to be discovered along the way as well. Though there are multiple gorilla communities found across the nation, ambitious travelers often choose to pursue the Nkuringo Gorilla Group, a large family that’s been visited by tourists since the early 2000s.
In addition to its rich array of high-end amenities, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is also renowned for its steadfast commitment to sustainability, with no shortage of state-of-the-art infrastructure in place to reduce the property’s overall carbon footprint. In addition to being fully carbon-neutral, the lodge operates a wide range of initiatives that span from rainwater collection to installing solar panels to growing produce in the lodge garden—and beyond property limits, the local community also benefits from programs like Nkuringo Junior Stars, a concept that provides parents with valuable marketable skills, ultimately ensuring that their daughters can complete their education rather than enter the workforce at an early age.
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