Buhoma Lodge is an intimate and charming property that commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the rare and elusive Mountain Gorilla.
One of only two lodges situated within the National Park, within a short walking distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking and other activities in the Buhoma area.
An elevated central area, complete with a lounge, bar, and dining area, offers a cozy, comfortable environment to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplace which adds atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings.
By Road:
Buhoma in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a full day’s drive from Entebbe or Kampala, a 6 hours drive from Lake Mburo National Park, and a two-hour drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector).
By Air:
Twice daily scheduled light-aircraft flights land at the nearby Kihihi airstrip approximately a 90-120 minutes’ drive from Buhoma, depending upon road conditions. It is also possible to charter a flight to Kihihi from Entebbe or various locations around Uganda or other major hubs in East Africa.
Restaurant and Bar
Their open-air lounge and bar area offer uninterrupted views, and whether the eerie mists of the forest.
After a hard day trekking gorillas, relax around their open fireplace, or enjoy a few drinks at the bar. Buhoma’s multi-course meals are freshly prepared from local produce, ensuring you take away warm homely memories of your time at the lodge.
Their bar has a selection of local and imported beverages and friendly local staff will attend to your needs. Free Wi-Fi internet and recharging facilities are available in the bar.
Hot beverages are available throughout the day on a self-service basis, but, are delivered to your chalet with early morning wake-up calls as required, allowing you to awake gently and savour the early morning sounds of the forest.
Buhoma Lodge’s ten comfortable chalets have been individually designed and carefully built using locally sourced materials wherever possible, without compromising levels of comfort. Each private veranda allows wonderful views and vistas of the forest canopy of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Inside the spacious chalets, you will find large, comfortable beds and everything you need to make yourself at home. The well-appointed and roomy en-suite bathroom with flush toilets contains a rain shower with a copious supply of hot water and is equipped with locally produced natural ranges of complementary bathroom amenities.
Some chalets also offer a bathtub for relaxation and enjoyment after the day’s activities. Each Chalet is fitted with insect-proof window screens, eco-friendly solar lighting, and a secure safe. Our family/honeymoon chalet, in addition to all of the above, also features a separate lounge room with an open fireplace.
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES:
The Buhoma Lodge spa treatment room is available to all overnight lodge guests who are entitled to a complimentary massage by their trained in-house masseuse.
Buhoma Lodge offers complimentary laundry and hiking-boot cleaning service, all invaluable after a day of gorilla trekking!
Other Services:
They offer arrangements for special occasions; including birthdays and other celebrations, private dining, cultural dancing, and interaction as well as room service as required which is communicated through their in-house private telephone service available in each chalet
Responsible Tourism Practices
As part of Buhoma Lodge’s commitment as an organization with a responsible tourism policy, they have designed the lodge using sustainable local materials wherever possible, with the emphasis being on natural, eco-friendly products, which has in turn given support to the local communities and businesses.
Supplies are obtained from as nearby as possible from local sources and staff are also generally recruited locally and trained on site. Their water supply is gravity fed and solar power is used for lighting and power points which are hence limited to the central area for recharging electronic equipment. A gift shop is on-site with a range of locally-made crafts
