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The Buhoma sector is situated in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of the four sectors where gorilla trekking is conducted. This sector is historically significant as it was the first area in Uganda to offer gorilla trekking, with the Mubare gorilla family being the first to be habituated for tourism in 1993. Buhoma is home to seven habituated gorilla families: Habinyanja, Kanywani, Mubare, Katwe, Rushegura, Binyindo, and Muyambi.

Buhoma sector offers a range of accommodation options, including lazy camping, budget/standard facilities, mid-range/comfort facilities, and luxury accommodations.

Luxury Accommodation: Ideal for tourists seeking a high-end, comfortable stay during their gorilla safari trek in Buhoma. Prices for luxury lodges typically range from $450 to $2000 per person per night. These lodges often provide amenities such as privacy, free Wi-Fi, a well-stocked bar, a restaurant serving both local and international cuisines, and other exclusive services.

Mid-range/Comfort Facilities: These facilities offer a balance of comfort and affordability. The cost for mid-range accommodations in Buhoma ranges from $250 to $400 per person per night, depending on the season. Amenities usually include self-contained rooms, Wi-Fi, permanent safari tents, and a restaurant serving a variety of cuisines.

Budget/Standard Facilities: Recommended for travelers on a budget, these facilities offer comfortable accommodations and meals. However, guests may need to share amenities like bathrooms with other tourists. Prices for budget accommodations can be as low as $100 to $150 per person per night.

Buhoma sector. The lodge features a two-story building constructed with local materials such as stone, timber, and grass-thatched roofs, seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings. The lodge comprises ten chalets, nine of which are designed to accommodate two adults, with an additional bed available for a child under five. The remaining chalet is tailored for honeymooners and families.

Each chalet is equipped with an eco-friendly solar system, comfortable beds, insect-proof window screens, a safe, flush toilets, a spacious washbasin, and a shower with both hot and cold water, as well as a bathtub. All chalets also have a veranda where guests can relax and enjoy the forest and scenic views.

Activities available at Buhoma Lodge include gorilla trekking, guided walks in Buhoma, bird watching with over 350 bird species, guided forest walks, butterfly watching, cultural walks, and community visits.

Trackers Safari Lodge is a high-end property located on a hilltop overlooking the Bwindi Forest. The lodge features luxurious log cottages with balconies, a health club, and a swimming pool. Its close proximity to the trekking briefing area ensures convenience for guests. The lodge also offers guided nature walks, bird watching tours, and cultural visits to nearby communities, providing a well-rounded experience.

Ride 4 a Woman is a community-run lodge that offers a unique cultural experience. The lodge supports local women by providing employment and training opportunities. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations while contributing to the community’s welfare. The lodge offers workshops where guests can learn traditional crafts and cooking, making it a perfect choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the local culture.

Buhoma Community Haven Lodge is a mid-range facility in Buhoma, offering comfortable accommodations and stunning views of the Bwindi Forest. Located above Buhoma village, it is just a 5-minute drive from the main road, providing guests with excellent views right from their rooms. Opened in 2014, the lodge features six twin/double cottages, two non-contained twin bandas, three self-contained cottages, and one family cottage, all constructed using local materials. The cottages, designed with African architecture, offer comfortable beds, and the lodge also includes a dormitory that sleeps six people.

The lodge provides various facilities, including a restaurant that serves breakfast with fresh fruits from the garden, packed lunches for trackers, and meals featuring both local and international cuisines. Additional amenities include a craft shop, mosquito nets, a charging system, laundry services, walking sticks for rent, games, reading materials, postcards for sale, parking, complimentary tea and coffee, shower facilities, massage services, a backup generator, and a well-stocked bar. Note that cigarettes are available for sale, but smoking is not allowed when with the gorillas.

Activities at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge include bird watching, gorilla tracking, butterfly watching, cultural trips, and guided nature walks.

Engagi Lodge stands out as one of the most luxurious accommodations in Buhoma, constructed using traditional African materials such as stones, banana fibers, and grass for the roofs. The lodge offers various amenities, including laundry services, security, free parking, and airport transfers.

The lodge features eight cottages, each spaced out to ensure guest privacy. The rooms are equipped with twin or double beds, bathrooms with running hot and cold water, flushing toilets, mosquito nets, private verandas, tea and coffee-making facilities, solar power, a backup generator, and comfortable beds.

The main building houses a well-stocked bar, a sitting room, a dining area, and a spacious outdoor veranda perfect for relaxation. The kitchen, located separately from the main lodge, prepares a variety of meals catering to guests’ dietary needs.

Activities available at Engagi Lodge include gorilla trekking, guided nature walks, bird watching, and cultural visits to the Batwa villages.

Silverback Lodge, located in the Buhoma sector just five minutes from the park headquarters, is the largest lodge in the area. It offers stunning primate views right from your room. The lodge features 12 rooms, including 1 single, 7 twin, and 4 double rooms, all constructed with local materials. Each room is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, comfortable seating, hot and cold running water, coffee and tea-making facilities, verandas with forest views, satellite TVs, flushing toilets, fire extinguishers, clean bedding, and fireplaces for warmth.

The lodge provides various services such as a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a well-stocked bar, laundry services, gardens, WIFI, business centers for meetings and conferences, health and fitness facilities including massage parlors, saunas, and a gym, a craft shop, and free parking.

Guests can enjoy activities like gorilla trekking, guided nature walks, the Batwa cultural walk, and bird watching, among others.

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, situated in Buhoma, offers breathtaking views of the impenetrable forest, making it an ideal spot for an unforgettable tracking experience. The lodge features 8 en-suite rooms built with stone and timber, each facing the forest canopy. These grass-thatched bandas come with amenities such as comfortable canopied beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold showers, solar panels, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TVs, mosquito nets, flushing toilets, fire extinguishers, and private verandas. The rooms are furnished with queen and king-sized beds and are categorized into standard, deluxe, double/twin, triple, and family bandas.

The lodge provides various facilities and services, including a restaurant with skilled chefs serving both international and local cuisine, health and fitness centers with spas, massages, and saunas, laundry and housekeeping services, ample parking, a backup generator, a well-stocked bar with a variety of drinks, and WIFI.

Guests can enjoy activities such as gorilla trekking, bird watching, cultural trips, and guided nature walks.

Mahogany Springs Lodge is an ideal destination for a gorilla trekking safari in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Perched above the Munyanga River, the lodge features 12 luxurious suites surrounded by a picturesque valley and beautiful gardens. With over 11 years of operation, the lodge is known for its excellent management and well-trained staff, ensuring exceptional service.

Conveniently located near bird-watching trails and the starting point for gorilla trekking in Buhoma, the main lodge is situated on a hillside with a spacious terrace offering stunning views. Guests can enjoy private dining in the main lodge or on their private balconies. The well-stocked bar offers a variety of beverages, including spirits, water, beer, cocktails, soft drinks, and wines.

The main area includes a gift shop selling crafts, clothing, souvenirs, and shoes. Guests can relax in the renovated living room or on comfortable sofas near the fireplace. The lodge also features health and fitness centers, including spas, gyms, and saunas.

This budget mid-range accommodation is located in the northern part of Bwindi, within the Buhoma sector. The homestay features 12 units, including 3 mid-range en-suite cottages at Noels Cottage, which overlooks the Nyabubare stream and waterfall, and 8 budget en-suite twin/double rooms at Mwebesa House.

Rooms at Mwebesa House are uniquely decorated and furnished with local materials by the Ride 4 a Woman initiative. Noels Cottages offer spacious bedrooms with French doors that open to balconies, perfect for relaxing after a trek. Each room is equipped with amenities such as WIFI, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, air conditioners, mini-bars, sitting areas, flush toilets, showers with hot and cold running water, and balconies.

The lodge provides various facilities and amenities, including a restaurant serving African and international cuisines, a 24-hour front desk, a terrace, facilities for disabled guests, bicycle rental services, a minibar, a garden, non-smoking rooms, and room service.

Top activities at Buhoma Community Homestay include gorilla trekking, mountain biking, guided nature walks, bird watching, and cultural trips.

Bwindi Forest Lodge is a top budget safari lodge located in Buhoma, northern Bwindi. Its proximity to the gorilla tracking starting point makes it an excellent choice for tourists trekking gorillas in the Buhoma sector.

The lodge features 10 comfortable and spacious rooms with forest views, constructed using local materials and designed with African elements, including grass-thatched roofs. The rooms come in various sizes, including single, double, twin, triple, and family rooms, with prices varying based on occupancy and services required. Each room is elevated to offer great views and is equipped with amenities such as flushing toilets, complimentary bottled water, slippers, private bathrooms with hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, hair dryers, dining tables, drying racks for clothes, toilet paper, free toiletries, and comfortable beds.

Room rates at Bwindi Forest Lodge start at $150 per person per night, with prices varying by season. The lodge offers a range of facilities, including a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, laundry and housekeeping services, a well-stocked bar, a balcony with views, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, an airport shuttle, a seating area, and WIFI.

Guests can enjoy activities such as gorilla trekking, bird watching, guided nature walks, and community visits to local villages.

Located in the Buhoma sector, this budget-friendly lodge provides accommodation for trekkers exploring northern Bwindi. The Bwindi Guest House, managed by the Bwindi Hospital and its volunteers, features six guest houses.

Built in 2012 next to the monkey house, which now serves guests seeking privacy, the lodge includes the Lower Gorilla Guest House, Middle Gorilla Guest House, Paul and Barbara’s House, and Upper Guest House. These houses were established by volunteers to support the Bwindi Community Hospital. Guests can enjoy complimentary tours of the hospital and nursing school.

Amenities at the Guest House include free parking, internet access, laundry services, campfires, security, a restaurant, and a bar and lounge. Guests also receive a free tour of the Bwindi Community Hospital.

Visitors can participate in various activities such as gorilla tracking, bird watching, mountain biking, cultural visits, and guided nature walks.

Situated in the Buhoma sector, Bwindi View Bandas is conveniently located about 100 meters from the Buhoma sector entrance, providing budget-friendly accommodation for travelers. The Bandas are built with a scenic view of the Bwindi Forest. Accommodation options include three Bandas, each with four beds, and two smaller Bandas, each with two beds.

Guests can expect warm and friendly service from the well-trained staff, ensuring a memorable stay. The Bandas offer three meals a day and packed lunches for trekkers or those on guided nature walks. A canteen is available, offering a variety of local and international snacks, though all meals must be ordered in advance. Guests with dietary restrictions are advised to inform their operator so the restaurant can be notified.

The lodge’s amenities and facilities include security, laundry services, a well-stocked bar and lounge, internet access, showers with hot and cold water, a bathtub, a restaurant, an information board, rental facilities, reading materials, a picnic area, latrines, grocery and storage facilities, and Wi-Fi, among others.

Activities available at the lodge include guided nature walks, bird watching, gorilla tracking, entertainment from local performers, cultural trips, and enjoying the views of the Buhoma Valley.

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