Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp — now managed by Abercrombie \u0026 Kent under the name Gorilla Forest Lodge — is one of only two accommodation properties located inside the boundaries of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in the Buhoma sector. This positioning means the surrounding forest is not a view but the actual habitat, and mountain gorillas have been known to wander through the camp grounds. The property was rebuilt in 2025 with a new design featuring luxury villas that replace the original tented structures. Rates are all-inclusive, covering meals, drinks, and guided activities. The camp operates on a small, intimate scale, which keeps the atmosphere quiet and the guest-to-staff ratio high. Being inside the park boundary gives guests an immersive forest experience that few other properties can match. The sounds of the forest are constant — birds, insects, and occasionally primates moving through the canopy. For travelers who prioritise proximity to the gorillas and are willing to pay a premium for an all-inclusive stay within the national park itself, this is one of the most notable options in the Bwindi area.
Summary
- What it is
- Luxury in Buhoma
- Where it is
- Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Best for
- Gorilla trekking visitors, Luxury travellers
- Price level
- $$$$(Luxury)
Quick Facts
- National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Subregion / Sector
- Buhoma
- Category
- Luxury
- Price Level
- $$$$(Luxury)
- Best for
- Gorilla trekking visitors, Luxury travellers
- Verified Visit
- Not visited yet
About Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is a luxury lodge in Uganda, situated in the Buhoma area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp — now managed by Abercrombie \u0026 Kent under the name Gorilla Forest Lodge — is one of only two accommodation properties located inside the boundaries of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in the Buhoma sector. This positioning means the surrounding forest is not a view but the actual habitat, and mountain gorillas have been known to wander through the camp grounds.
The property was rebuilt in 2025 with a new design featuring luxury villas that replace the original tented structures. Rates are all-inclusive, covering meals, drinks, and guided activities. The camp operates on a small, intimate scale, which keeps the atmosphere quiet and the guest-to-staff ratio high.
Being inside the park boundary gives guests an immersive forest experience that few other properties can match. The sounds of the forest are constant — birds, insects, and occasionally primates moving through the canopy. For travelers who prioritise proximity to the gorillas and are willing to pay a premium for an all-inclusive stay within the national park itself, this is one of the most notable options in the Bwindi area.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is listed as a luxury property on Lodges of Uganda. All lodge profiles on this site are independent and based on verified information — no paid placements.
Location & Region
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located in Buhoma, part of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park region in Uganda. It is situated within or near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
General area: Buhoma
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Last updated: 2026-06-11T16:33:48.777922+00:00
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