Mount Gahinga Lodge

Mount Gahinga Lodge is a luxury lodge in Uganda, situated in the Mgahinga Nationalpark area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Mount Gahinga Lodge is an exclusive luxury lodge in Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, opened in 2002 as Praveen Moman's first lodge. The charming property, inspired by traditional Bafumbira design techniques, consists of eight handcrafted bandas with views of the magical Virunga Volcanoes, each equipped with a luxury en-suite shower, fireplace and private veranda. Besides gorilla trekking to the Nyakagezi family group, the lodge offers unique cultural experiences with the Batwa, the oldest inhabitants of the central African rainforest, as well as personal butler service, all-inclusive premium drinks and complimentary spa treatments.

The property features 8 Handcrafted Bandas (2 Deluxe, 6 Standard), Restaurant, Lounge, Gushimisha Spa & Sauna, Fireplace in Every Banda, Private Veranda, Luxury En-Suite Shower, WiFi, Butler Service, All-Inclusive Premium Drinks, Laundry Service and Direct Private Path to the National Park. Guests can expect a comfortable stay with well-maintained facilities suited to the luxury category.

Activities available from this lodge include gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — Uganda Wildlife Authority permits cost $800 per person and should be booked well in advance and Golden Monkey Trekking, Volcano Climbing and Batwa Cultural Visit.

Notable features of Mount Gahinga Lodge include Views of the Virunga Volcanoes, The only gorilla group in Mgahinga National Park (the Nyakagezi family, with several silverbacks), Direct private path to gorilla trekking, Cultural experiences with the Batwa, Visit to the Gahinga Batwa Village, Complimentary spa treatments including the famous Rungu massage, Named by Travel + Leisure as one of the 20 most popular safari lodges of 2024 and Featured in Condé Nast Traveler. These qualities make it a distinctive choice within the Mgahinga Nationalpark.

Mount Gahinga Lodge is listed as a luxury property on Lodges of Uganda. Their website has additional information about rooms and rates. All lodge profiles on this site are independent and based on verified information — no paid placements.