Gorilla Heights Lodge

BIRDWATCHING AT GORILLA HEIGHTS LODGE

Enjoy the wonders of the avian diversity in the heart of Bwindi. Each moment is a discovery as you embark on an unforgettable bird-watching experience in this lush forest setting, renowned for its biodiversity, including a rich variety of bird life. As you trek through the dense forests, you'll have the opportunity to spot an array of colourful and rare birds from the 350 species that reside in the region. Guided by one of our expert rangers, you’ll learn about the feathered habitants’ unique characteristics and behaviours, ensuring an immersive and enriching experience.

CANOEING AND BIRDWATCHING AT LAKE MUTANDA

Discover the splendour of the Kisoro District and its abundant birdlife from a unique vantage point. Lake Mutanda is an exquisite location for canoeing and birdwatching. Enjoy the tranquil setting, featuring stunning landscapes and vibrant birdlife. This experience takes place approximately one hour’s drive (22 km) from Gorilla Heights Lodge

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Batwa Indigenous Tribe. Join us in preserving the locals’ vibrant culture through a showcase of their skills, including old hunting methods, honey gathering, traditional re making, exquisite basket weaving and traditional dances. Your visit makes a meaningful impact on the Batwa communities, ensuring their traditions continue to thrive.

GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING AT MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. As you trek through lush forests, you will have the opportunity to witness the endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat, approximately two hours (52 km) from the lodge. An expert guide will lead you through this breathtaking terrain, sharing insights about the ora and fauna that make this area so special. The trekking experience takes place over approximately four hours. NOTE: • Participants must be 15 years or older to participate in the golden monkey trekking experience. • Participants are not allowed to interact with the monkeys but must maintain a minimum distance of 10 metres between themselves and the monkeys. A full brieng will be given by the guides before the outing.

Gorilla Heights Lodge is set in the western sector of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and gives you the opportunity to embrace an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter with the phenomenal mountain gorillas. The nearest trekking sector, called Nkuringo, is only 15 minutes away from the lodge and is home to four gorilla families. The Posho family has 17 members, the Nkuringo family is made up of 14 members, the Bushaho family has 9 members and the Christmas family, 8. There is also access to two other trekking sectors, Rushaga and Mgahinga, from the lodge. There are 10 families living in the Rushaga sector, as well as the golden monkey species, habitating the Mgahinga sector. The gorilla trekking experience is led daily, at a maximum number of eight persons per family, per day. These expeditions take place over approximately seven hours. NOTE: • Participants must be 15 years or older to participate in the gorilla trekking experience. • Participants are not allowed to interact with the gorillas but must maintain a minimum distance of 10 metres between themselves and the gorillas.

GUIDED HIKES AND NATURE WALKS

Embark on guided adventures by foot in Buniga Forest. Explore the region’s breathtaking wilderness on our guided hiking and nature walks. Traverse ancient, mist-draped forests in the midst of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is rich in biodiversity and displays stunning ora and fauna at every turn. Each experience is enriched by our knowledgeable experts, who share their insights for a truly memorable experience in the park’s tranquil surroundings

WELLNESS SPA AT GORILLA HEIGHTS LODGE

Enhance your relaxation with a selection of therapeutic treatments and facilities oered at IKE Spa and our health club. The IKE Spa, enhanced by the lodge’s serene surroundings, welcomes you to unwind and be rejuvenated after a day of gorilla trekking or simply as another means to relax during your stay. Our skilled therapists present you with a variety of treatments and massages, as well as steam and sauna facilities to aid in calming your body and mind