Luxury Lodges · Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Overview
Remote, beautiful and intimate, Clouds is a breathtaking lodge set high above the clouds at Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest National Park.
Guests stay in individual stone cottages with large private sitting rooms complete with fireplace, overstuffed armchairs, and art commissioned from some of Uganda's best artists.
The main lodge feels like someplace else – soaring ceilings, massive exposed wooden beams, big picture windows with endless views of treetops, volcanoes and mountains. It feels like a ski chalet in the alps. Or a stone palace in the Rocky Mountains. But with the gentle and warm welcome, the quiet dedication of the personal butlers and the smiles on the faces of virtually all the staff, this can only be in Uganda.
But the best part of Clouds is its pedigree as a ground breaking community conservation story.
Built in partnership with the local community of Nkuringo as well as the Africa Wildllife Foundation and the International Gorilla Conservation Programme, Clouds benefits not just the gorillas and their habitat, but also the development of the local community who are the true owners of this property.
Suites & Rates
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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...
Family Cottages
Guests stay in private stone cottages, all of similar fine standard. There are 2 family cottages, with two separate bedrooms and a shared living space.All cottages have private sitting rooms with fireplace and deep...
Details
Good to know
Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Property facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Eco Friendly, Guided Tours, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Library, Licensed, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wardrobe
Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Room Service
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Fine Dining, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, Gorilla Tracking, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Gorilla Tracking, Hiking, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Location
Where you'll be
Activities
What you can do
Batwa Community Experience
The Batwa are an indigenous community of Central African Hunter Gatherers (formerly known as Pygmies) who historically resided within these ancient rainforests living off the what the bush provided. Now, with the recognition that the habitat and its creatures must be protected, these peoples have been forced to leave behind their forested home and assimilate into society, as a result the Batwa culture is on the brink of existence. The Cultural Experience involves a walk through a small pocket rainforest, where you will visit a demonstration village and a reenactment of how the Batwa people used to live. You will realize that though the Batwa people no longer live in this way, their culture, their language and their traditions, are well and truly alive.
Gorilla Habituation Experience
A more in-depth and more exclusive Gorilla experience is available to those staying at Clouds. The Gorilla Habituation experience involves a more experiential 4 hours spent with the Gorilla family (as opposed to the typical 1 hour Gorilla Trek) with a smaller group of travellers. The Rushaga Sector of Bwindi, (30-45 minute drive from the lodge) hosts a family of gorillas dedicated to this unique experience. In many cases, the usual 1 hour is simply not enough time. This is an opportunity to truly immerse yourself into the ancient rainforests of Bwindi, and as is always the case on safari, More time means more opportunities to see an experience more things.
Gorilla Tracking
One of the most sought after experiences on the continent of Africa, Gorilla tracking is the highlight of a trip to Clouds and for many it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With a team of trackers, guides and porters, you will descend into the primeval rainforest of Bwindi. Bwindi is a sensitive ecosystem and among the most diverse habitats on the planet. While hiking, your guides will interpret the wilderness around you, pointing out everything from plant species, birds, Gorilla Nests and more. The tracking can take anywhere between 1-6 hours, depending on conditions and animal movements, and requires a degree of fitness and physical ability. The trek culminates in an hour spent with a family of endangered mountain gorillas. For this hour, they will welcome you into their world where you watch them foraging on plants and insects, playing and tumbling around in the undergrowth and simply being a family. After your hour is up, your guides will lead you back out of the forest and return to the trailhead.Weather is unpredictable, the terrain can be challenging and the memories will be long lasting!!
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