Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

Overview

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is a luxury lodge on the southern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a spectacular setting as a base for gorilla tracking from the Nkuringo trailhead, especially the Nkuringo, Nshongi or Mishaya groups.

Not only is Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge high-end, it is also high. Very high. At over 2000 metres, it is above the clouds. Guests gaze not into the canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest but across to the Virunga Volcanoes range. The lodge has been designed to match the lofty setting; in extra-comfy furnishings and fittings, service and facilities.

Each of the eight en-suite stone cottages has a private veranda and its own cosy double-sided fireplace as well as original artwork. Guests are looked after by a named butler, rather than an unseen team. Children of all ages are welcome though note that only teenagers age 15 and above are permitted to track gorillas. Children's activities can be arranged while adults are tracking. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge has 2 Family Suites each with two-bedrooms.

In the main lodge there is a roaring fire for evenings and those amazing views in the daytime sunshine. The ambience and design is that of a luxury ski chalet with soaring ceilings, hefty wooden beams  and huge picture windows. As well as relaxing and enjoying the environment and the view, the safari-stiffened can enjoy massages and beauty therapies. WiFi is available in the main lodge.

Guests staying at Clouds can also track the Rushaga gorilla group but there will be extra transfers involved.

Including Clouds in a Uganda safari

Many guests staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge will have flown into the area from Entebbe. Daily scheduled flights take 75 minutes. The nearest airstrip is at Kisoro and lodge transfers (2 hours one way) can be arranged. Clouds can also be incorporated into a luxury 4x4 safari by road. Although it is 11 hours drive direct from Kampala it is easily linked into a tailormade Uganda safari. It lies close to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mgahinga National Park and Lake Bunyoni.

At A Glance

  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Walking safaris
  • Star gazing
  • Wifi on premises

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge on the map

Rooms

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Cottages

Guests stay in private stone cottages, all of similar fine standard. 8, large and spacious stone cottages with separate living rooms and ensuite bathrooms. All cottages have their own private sitting room with a fireplace and deep comfy armchairs and sofa. Each cottage features the original commissioned artwork of an individual Ugandan artist and has breath-taking views through big picture windows looking out to the Virunga Volcanoes. Guests can opt for King size bed or two twins. These cottages have outdoor verandas with sitting area. Family Rooms have a grassed area outside where guests can sit and drink in the view.