Bwindi National Park
about Bwindi National Park
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Situated high in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on a private concession, on a flat ridge, the Gorilla Forest Camp perfectly combines remote beauty with luxury and style. Ideal for those who want to truly experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site, this elegant tented accommodation will bring you as close to nature as possible without compromising on luxuries. Still one of the world’s best kept natural secrets, Uganda receives far less visitors than its neighbouring countries. Characterized by dramatic scenery throughout, it is home to deep lakes, stunning waterfalls, towering mountains and incredible wildlife. This is the ideal base for encounters with mountain gorilla that live in Bwindi.
Camp’s Bedrooms, bathrooms and Surrounding
Luxury Accommodation
The eight tents at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp are stylish and spacious, each featuring two queen sized beds. In addition to the comfortable warm beds, each tent has a huge bathtub that looks straight into the jungle canopy ideal for soaking tired muscles after a day spent observing and meeting gorillas. Observe rare forest species while soaking in the tub, followed by a cocktail on the private viewing deck served by your personal attendant. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest impresses with a truly theatrical landscape, this is a region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. The only accommodation located within the national park, the camp boasts an unrivalled location with exceptional wildlife and birdlife viewing opportunities. Guests can sample delicious fare or enjoy an evening drink in the cosy bar and dining cottage overlooking the rainforest.
Camp Accessibility
Kihihi airstrip is the closest airstrip which is 1 hour and 15 minutes from the camp. The camp can also be reached by game viewing vehicle from Kampala; and there is also an option of a scenic road transfer from Kigali, Rwanda.
Reasons to Visit Uganda
- The highest concentration of primates on Earth and home to almost half the world's remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- An equally wide range of fauna, flora, and landscapes in all of the country's national parks, including Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale Forest.
- A bird watcher's paradise with over 350 species of bird recorded in Bwindi
- Excellent climate all year round
- The cheery and welcoming hospitality of its warm-natured people
destination activities
Uganda also has the highest concentration of primates on earth, including the mountain gorilla – now one of the rarest animals on the planet. There are just over 1000 mountain gorillas in the world and since the establishment of the epic Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda as a protected reserve, the population of mountain gorilla has increased from less than 300 individuals to 400 according to the latest census.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the southwest corner of Uganda. The park is 331 square kilometres and impresses with a truly theatrical landscape and bio-diversity – this is a region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. Birders come thousands of miles to see the more than 350 species that live within the area. There are also rare forest elephant, giant forest hog and eleven kinds of primates, including red tailed and blue monkey, black and white colobus, baboons and chimpanzee. You can also find forest duiker antelopes and bush buck antelopes, as well as over 200 species of butterflies.
Gorilla Tracking Bwindi National Park
Bwindi is home to 400 mountain gorillas, almost half of the world’s population of this critically endangered ape. The gorillas are completely wild but have become used to seeing a few humans after years of habituation. Many of the expert guides have been involved in this process since the beginning, and are able to explain the complicated etiquette involved in meeting a giant silverback. This is an opportunity afforded only to a select few, as just eight visitors are allowed to view each group every day. Tracking through dense forest with steep slopes means that participants do need to be physically fit. Once the gorillas are located, you spend a maximum of one hour with them before returning back to camp. Please note only children aged 15 and above can track gorilla. Guests taking part in this activity must have a permit.
Sanctaury Gorilla Forest Camp - Bwindi National park
Children aged 6 years and over are welcome at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. Children aged 15 years and younger pay the child rate when sharing with 2 full paying adults – please enquire for more details. In all other circumstances children pay the applicable adult fare. Children aged 15 and younger are required to share with their parents.
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Ts & Cs Apply
Please note that prices may change without any notice. Please contact our agents to confirm latest prices.
Please note that this price is valid for a minimum of 2 nights & 2 guests
- Rates include safari Activities while booked in the Camp/lodge
- Bed and breakfast, Dinner, house wine & lunch are optional or unless stipulated
- Internal transfers/charter flights if stipulated at the time of booking will be included.
Per Person per night Rack Rates
- minimum of 2 Nights
- minimum of 2 guests
- April 2026 - 2027
For individuals travelling alone please contact us for a custom quote.
Per Person per night Rack Rates
- from 2 Nights
- from 2 guests
- 2026 - 2027
For individuals travelling alone please contact us for a custom quote.
