Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

The views are breathtaking, the meals were delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive! We are so thankful we had the opportunity to stay here! You will not be disappointed!

The Lodge is providing excellent services and amazing views. Is very close from the gorilla trekking gates and the community. Is the best choice if you like comfort and luxury experience with memorable views. The rooms are actually houses, very well equipped and cozy. Thank you Isaak for your great hosting and hospitality

Incredible stay at Nkuringo Lodge! My fiancée and I came and did two days of gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo sector and could not imagine a better place to stay. The views are incredible for breakfast looking over the mountains and all of the meals were very good as well. Little touches like bringing coffee for wake up call was so appreciated. The staff is what really sets this place apart. Special shoutout to Friday who took great care of us and was so friendly and fun. He made our stay so amazing. And Sam who was the best housekeeper and so kind. We so appreciated everything the staff did to make us feel at home. Highly recommend!

Our family just left Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge after a three day visit…what a truly amazing lodge and staff! We had booked our gorilla trekking based on fellow TripAdvisor reviews and are so glad that we did. From the moment that I first contacted the team at Nkuringo, I knew that this would be a special trip. Planning our trip was very easy over WhatsApp and the team was very responsive, detailed and helpful. There were five of us who booked a two night visit, including gorilla trekking on our second day. Everything was arranged in advance, including permits and transfers, and everything went exactly as planned. They also accommodated our last minute change for pick-up in Kampala and storing our extra luggage for us at their guest house near Entebbe airport. We were met at the Kisoro airport by our driver, Willie who gave us great insights on life in Kisoro and the surrounding settlements on our drive to Nkuringo. Willie even knew the best places to stop along the route for us to take photos. We were warmly greeted by the manager of the lodge and introduced to our butler (Edward) and our housekeeper (Cleophas) who took great care of us during our stay. The service and attention to detail is as good as any five star resort that we’ve visited. Edward is a true professional and took excellent care of us. The meals were excellent and the chef can accommodate any dietary needs (we had two vegans in our group). We had a great day of gorilla trekking and were well prepared thanks to the detailed packing list provided by the team and Nkuringo. The rooms are very nicely appointed and each have great views of the forest. We also took advantage of the spa for a massage after our day of trekking and all really appreciated the opportunity to relax with a massage. This was a trip that truly exceeded our expectations in every way! The gorilla trekking was awesome and the experience of a lifetime. (Helpful tips: due to the elevation, mosquitoes were not an issue, even in the jungle. It also gets cool at night, so have a warm layer for evenings. Ask for a packing list to make sure you are well prepared for the trekking. Do research on tipping guidelines for the trekking team and lodge staff. Either Ugandan Shillings or USD are appreciated.)

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge is a beautiful property with stunning views and a wonderful atmosphere. The lodge itself is tastefully designed, and the food was very good. Special mention goes to Sam from housekeeping, who did an absolutely fantastic job and made our stay extra comfortable. However, we were disappointed by the lodge’s policy of separating guests and guides at meals, which was not common in the other Ugandan lodges we visited. When we still wanted to have our meals with our guide, he was treated less favorably by the butler, with limited meal options and slower service, which made us uncomfortable. We were also treated less friendly then - and on our last morning, this reached its peak when I was even refused an espresso at breakfast, despite having received one without issue on previous days, with the explanation of a power outage—even though lights were on and all other appliances were working without any interruption the whole time while we were having breakfast. We recommend the lodge clarifies this policy in advance, as otherwise our stay was excellent and the gorilla tracking experience unforgettable.

From arrival to departure every member of staff was friendly and helpful, always willing to go the extra step. Edward the butler who catered to our every need, Sam (who put my boots to dry in front of the fire) service was excellent and all staff had a smile on their faces. Food was the best out of the lodges during our trip, particularly the vegetarian options. Lodge was spacious, nice touch charcoal fire and hot water bottle to keep out mountain chill. Bed super comfortable, only minor gripe water pressure of shower. Spa - relaxing massage, did not try out cocktail lounge but main bar and dining area well set out. Premium accomadation but worth every penny and would definitely return