Mount Gahinga Lodge opened in 1997 and was the first lodge of the Volcanoes Safaris collection. It is the perfect base to go gorilla tracking on the Ugandan side of the Virungas; trek the endangered mountain gorillas, trek the rare golden monkeys, climb a Virunga Volcano, walk through local villages and most of all to share the culture of the Batwa, the oldest inhabitants of the Central African rain forest.
The charming property, inspired by traditional design and building techniques, has been re-imagined in 2019: the lounge, dining room, and gardens have been remodeled, and two new deluxe bandas have been launched.
The luxury bandas reflect the magic of the aesthetic traditions of the Bafumbira people, with their distinct colors. Each Banda has an en suite luxury shower room, fireplace and private porch.
Lodge Overview:
-8 bandas (2 deluxe)
-Personal butler service for all guests
-Direct private footpath to access gorilla tracking in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
-Community projects and Gahinga Batwa Village
-Wi-Fi available in the main lodge building
-Charging facilities available in each banda
-Premium wine, whisky, and cocktail menus