Buhoma Lodge

Buhoma Lodge sits on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’s Buhoma sector, one of the park’s original and most established gorilla trekking access points, with a long track record of hosting trekkers heading into this section of the forest.

Location & Setting

Buhoma was the first sector opened for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and the surrounding infrastructure — from ranger stations to lodges like this one — reflects that longer history, giving it a more developed feel than some of the park’s newer sectors. The lodge sits with views over the forest canopy, giving guests a sense of the terrain before setting out on a trek.

Gorilla Trekking

Buhoma’s gorilla families are among the most habituated in Bwindi given the sector’s long operating history, and the trailhead infrastructure here is correspondingly well established, with rangers experienced in managing trekking groups through this specific stretch of forest.

Food & Drink

Dining typically includes a restaurant serving Ugandan and international dishes, with views over the forest, and dietary requirements generally accommodated with advance notice.

Rooms & Cottages

Accommodation is generally in cottages or bandas set into the forest edge, furnished to a comfortable standard consistent with a mid-to-upper-range Bwindi lodge. Exact room count is best confirmed directly with the property.

Who It Suits

It suits travelers who want the most established and time-tested of Bwindi’s gorilla trekking bases, with reliable access to the sector’s habituated gorilla families.

Budget & Positioning

Buhoma Lodge generally sits in the mid-range to upper-mid segment of the Bwindi market. Current rates are best confirmed directly with the property or a specialist operator.