Gorilla Heights Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge : Gorilla heights safari lodge is an ultimate blend of luxury lodge which is located within Bwindi Impenetrable national park, which is famously known for being a perfect destination for gorilla trekking activities due to the fact that it is a home to a large population of many gorillas. Gorilla heights safari lodge is an eco-friendly luxury lodge which has around 15 spacious and exquisite guestrooms and guests who choose to have their stay at this lodge are blessed to wake up to classic views of the park and some of the volcanic mountains in the Virunga Massif like; Muhabura, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Volcanoes and Virunga among others that are within the surrounding.

More so, the strategic location of Gorilla heights lodge at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest blesses visitors with great opportunities to embark into gorilla trekking activities during their free time and this always involves them to track these species within their natural habitats and get to learn and know more about them after spending some time around the gorillas such as; tourists get to observe how they play, eat, feed their young ones and sleep. In addition, gets so easy because Gorilla Heights Lodge is situated within the Nkuringo sector in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and it takes visitors a drive of about 30 minutes from the lodge. The Nkuringo sector is found in the southern part of Bwindi and has one of the most interesting gorilla groups to track, the Nkuringo gorilla family/group. However, there are  Other habituated gorilla groups available for visitors to track in this sector such as;  the Bushaho and Bikingi gorilla families, Ruhija gorilla family, Rushaga, Mgahinga, Buhoma and many others.

The rooms at Gorilla Heights Lodges have a unique works of contemporary art because they were constructed and well designed with traditional African artifacts and crafts. Therefore, each guestroom in the lodge has a signature look, including large aluminum window and door frames with earthy vanishing that blend with the wooden mahogany ceilings and floors, which create a sophisticated fusion of African elegance.

Gorilla Heights safari  lodge sits on a 12 acre piece of land features 15 luxurious cottages such as; 5 deluxe, 9 standard rooms and 1 family room which is commonly referred to as a silverback and each of these rooms features a  gas burners and electric heaters which create a warm and cozy atmosphere for guests staying at the facility. These five deluxe cottages named after five of the eight volcanic mountains found within the Virunga ranges and these include; Virunga, Volcanoes, Muhabura, Mgahinga and Sabyinyo whereby the attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and these inspire the nine standard cottages are Bunyonyi, Bwindi, Mulehe, Mutanda, Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Kanaba. Each Guest staying at the facility is assigned a personal butler who carters to all the needs of the guest.

Gorilla Heights Lodge
Gorilla Heights Lodge

All the cottage facilities at this  lodge offer their guests with several amenities  and facilities such as; executive suites with a living room and private bedroom, luxurious lounges with sofas and classy furniture, electric heaters, refrigerators well stocked with a variety of drinks, Wi-Fi, a coffee maker with complimentary coffee and tea, bottled mineral water, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, a hair dryer, flat iron and board, 50-inch flat screen TV with DSTV and telephone intercom services. The Humura restaurant is Gorilla Heights Lodge’s all-day signature restaurant. It features the hyper-seasonal cuisine of the highly skilled and talented Chefs at the lodge and it offers guests with both local and international dishes, which are delicious, as well as the vegetarian delicacies. Visitors booking accommodation at the lodge are advised to inform the reservation’s team at Gorilla Heights reservations office, in case of any special dietary requirements in order for all guests to enjoy their stay as they feed well.

More so, there is a The Canopy Bar offers a playful cocktail menu with unique takes on classic beverages, as well as a variety of exotic, local and international brand drinks. It also features an interesting and appetizing ‘a la carte’ snack menu which is ideal for both adults and children.

The lodge also has an upscale beauty parlor, which offers guests massages, manicures and pedicures, and relaxing spa treatments. Guests staying at the lodge are given a complementary massage treatments on their first day of arrival at the facility. The lodge also offers free airport transfers to and from Kisoro airstrip.

Other interesting amenities feature in Gorilla Heights Lodge include; an exquisite lobby with a fire place and comfortable lounges, a terrace overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable forest, 24/7 room service, an out-door heated swimming pool, free ample parking space for those individuals who come along driving their personal cars, spice garden where to chill and relax,  gift shop where guests are able to buy some of their essentials, laundry and ironing services, and 24 hour tight security because the safety of their guests is key among others.

Children aged 6 years and below get to stay at the lodge free of charge, while those aged 6 to 12 years are entitled to receive a 75% discount off the adult rate/fee. Also, children between the ages of 12 to 18 years are given a 50% discount off the adult accommodation fee. The lodge also offers child care services at an additional fee and can be arranged upon request.

Guests staying at the luxurious Gorilla Heights Lodge, can indulge in a variety of activities that are offered in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and these include: gorilla trekking, gorilla Habituation, hiking and guided nature walks, birding, and community visits.

How to access Gorilla Heights Lodge.

Individuals planning to travel to Gorilla Heights safari lodge can opt to use road transport or Air transport while using Aerolink. Therefore, for those who use road transport will be able to take a drive of about 11-12 hours from Kampala to the lodge and for those who would love to skip the long trips can choose to book their flights from Entebbe international airport to Kisoro airstrip, which will only take about one hour. More so, tourists travelling from Kigali city in Rwanda, which is roughly a 3 hours’ drive to the lodge, can also access Gorilla Heights lodge.

Contact our trusted tour operators for more information and inquiries about Gorilla heights safari lodge and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Achieve Global Safaris who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Uganda.

 

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