Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Uganda. This camp is one of the most remote and atmospheric in Africa.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest impresses with a truly theatrical landscape – this is a region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. And it is here, on a flat ridge high in the forest, that Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Camp is tucked away. This is the ideal base for encounters with the mountain gorillas that live in Bwindi.
Located within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the perfect base from which to track the park’s most famous resident – the mountain gorilla. The main area features a comfortable lounge and bar area as well as the main dining area while the mini spa offers a wide selection of treatments. Located within the National Park, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests an unrivaled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.BOOK NOW
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp Lobby Area
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.
Why Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Frequently visited by gorilla families due to its unique location
Exclusive camp with only eight tents, the perfect base for a once in a lifetime trip to track mountain gorillas
Opportunity for community interaction, including the local Batwa Pygmies
Specially customized sedan chairs with support and harness allows less able guests to be carried into the rainforest to track the gorillas in their natural habitat
An established philanthropy project at Bwindi Community Hospital which guests can visit
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is proud to be involved with the Bwindi Community Hospital and Victory School in the area, supporting them through various projects.
DINING
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp prides itself in the personalised service we are able to offer our guests. Please let us know if you have any special requests and or dietary requirements.
A bar and dining cottage overlooks the rainforest, and a raised natural platform is built for open air-dining under the stars by the roaring campfire.
SILVER SERVICE
The bar and dining cottage overlooks the rainforest and a raised natural platform is built for open air-dining. A full English and continental breakfast is served before your morning activity. Trekking gorilla’s today? The camp will pack you a scrumptious lunch including fresh fruit, sweet and savoury delights to take with you. Once back at the camp celebratory drinks and snacks will be served under the stars by the roaring campfire as you discuss your amazing adventure. All meals are à la carte and served in the bar and dining area overlooking the rainforest. Chef Jackson serves a silver service dinner with four to five courses each evening. One of the mains might even include his favourite dish – Matooke rolled chicken with creamed spinach and ground nut sauce. Celebrating a special occasion? We are able to offer romantic private dinners.
SPA AT SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP
The mini spa Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp offers the perfect way to end a long day of gorilla trekking. The spa seems a natural enhancement of the gorilla experience and a chance for your mind to fully absorb the magnitude of your wonderful spiritual encounter; allowing your body and mind to blend with the natural surroundings, whilst recalling those magical moments in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest.
Treatments to choose from include a deep herbal massage, hydrating facial, foot massage, manicures and pedicures. Our spa therapist, Precious uses only locally found products and she also makes some of her own scrubs and masks with ingredients such as avocadoes and bananas – all bought from the local village.
SPA PRODUCTS
Africology TM uses healing essences of some of South Africa’s indigenous plants,
Rooibos, Aloe Ferox, Marula and African Potato. They are a natural, organic range,
Chemical free and allow nature to fragrance their products naturally and select actives that bring balance and harmony to the skin. They practice fair trade and show a great social responsibility to empowering the people of Africa. They are dermalogically tested to EU standards, not tested on animals or use any animal products.
HOW TO GET TO SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP
Kihihi airstrip is the closest airstrip which is 1 hour and 15 minutes from the camp. The camp can also be reached by vehicle from Kampala; and there is also the option of a scenic road transfer from Kigali, Rwanda.
Scheduled flight from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip – 1hr 45mins
Road transfer:
Kampala to Bwindi – 10 hours
Kigali (Rwanda) to Bwindi – 8 hours (weather dependent)
By Flight:
Visitors can fly from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip by a domestic flight operator Aerolink flight service. From Kihihi airstrip, get on a transfer by a safari lodge vehicle for about 45 minutes to Gorilla Forest Camp. Two flight schedules are available, the morning flight schedule and the afternoon flight schedule to Kihihi airstrip and one way flight ticket is only US$ 280.00 taxes inclusive
A maximum of 15 kg / 33 lbs of luggage per person in soft-sided bags is allowed.