Gorilla Heights Lodge

ROOM TYPES & SUITES

Gorilla Heights Lodge is a luxury eco-lodge overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Mountains, offering stylish cottages, exceptional views, spa and wellness facilities, refined dining and convenient access to gorilla trekking.

location_on Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kisoro District, Southwestern Uganda — Postal Code 10152 | apartment Luxury Safari Lodge

ABOUT Gorilla Heights Lodge

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bed 15 Suites

pool Infinity Pool Overlooking the Mara

restaurant Fine Dining & Wine Cellar

explore World-class Guiding

eco Conservation & Community Focused

AMENITIES

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pool Heated outdoor swimming pool

pool cold plunge pool

spa IKE Spa & Health Club

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fitness_center fitness centre

local_bar Canopy Bar

restaurant restaurant

wifi complimentary Wi-Fi

local_parking secure parking

local_laundry_service laundry

cleaning_services twice-daily housekeeping

check_circle craft shop

room_service room service

flight airport transfers

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LOCATION

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By Air

The easiest option is to fly from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro Airstrip. The flight takes approximately one hour, followed by a road transfer of about 1 hour 30 minutes / 38 km to the lodge.

By Road from Entebbe

Allow approximately 12 hours by road

From Kigali

Kigali provides a particularly attractive access option for international gorilla itineraries. The lodge estimates approximately 5–6 hours by road from Kigali International Airport, depending on border formalities and road conditions. The current factsheet gives approximately 4½ hours via the Cyanika border.

Trekking Access

The Nkuringo gorilla trekking gate/starting point is approximately 5–10 minutes from the lodge, while Rushaga is around 40–60 minutes by vehicle.

Gorilla Heights is best reached by flying from Entebbe to Kisoro Airstrip, followed by a scenic 1½-hour road transfer. It is also accessible by road from Kigali via the Cyanika border.