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Reviews of Bwindi Forest Lodge

Buhoma Bwindi impenetrable Forest, Buhoma, Uganda

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Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Paul was our host and he was MOST accommodating. We really enjoyed him as well as the other hard wo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No WiFi

    Paul was our host and he was MOST accommodating. We really enjoyed him as well as the other hard working staff. The facility would be better if they offered WiFi and a bar. Maybe a little more attention to cleanliness.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Great for a sleepover!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ask for the gps coordinates to find it

    1. best value for money 2. location 3. friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly staff, nice place to stay for gorilla tracking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location for Gorilla Tracking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bwindi Forest Lodge is conviniently located within 5 minutes walking distance to the UWA Infocenter from where you start your Gorilla Tracking. Paul and his team are very helpful in every aspect, the best service you can imagine. Paul went out of his way to get the latest infos for road conditions and which route is best to take for us as self drivers. Food was delicious and plentyful. The hot shower after a long track was such a relief. We highly recommend Bwindi Forest Lodge!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    Good place to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a change of plans and the manager was not understanding at all.

    Location was perfect, just 5minutes walking from the park entrance. The food was also very good, and the staff was kind.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lodge team was exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful Losge
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi left much to be desired. The power goes out frequently in Buhoma which of course shuts down their Wi-Fi.

    Our host was exceptional. He took care of all our needs. Although we did not book our gorilla Trek through this lodge, our host escorted us to the meeting area and stayed with us until we began our trek. The gate to the park was just down the hill. The food was wonderful. The soups were hearty and the homemade breads were delicious. Our room was adequate and comfortable. The covered sitting area outside the room had a nice view and was most comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    9.0
    I arrived in Bwindi sick, but Paul and his staff went out of their way to ensure I had a great time. Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, view, clean rooms, good food (especially the soups!)

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was great and location was good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    nice place close to the gate of the national park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quiet place in the middle of the village. Although in the evenings we heard local music and drum sounds was the place quite quiet and sounds were enjoyable. We could take sunbath on the grass in private place after gorilla trecking. Three-course dinners and breakfast were good. The best soups I ate in Uganda! The staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    8.0
    Very nice stay with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    7.0
    Good options for backpackers looking to save $
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is really nice but the hot water and wifi were not working most of the time and there were power cut (at least they have solar panel to have the basic light). The staff is really nice and the food was delicious however is overpriced. 12$ for a dinner without meet, it is a totally SCAM (it is not buffet). We paid one night because there was not other options but you can find on the main road super nice, clean and cheap local restaurants. The day we went to see the Gorilla, we arrange the breakfast at 7 and we were waiting to have everything almost half hour. So we end it up rushing to finish and run to the Gorilla trekking.

    location is perfect and the staff was really helpful. They indicated us how to proceed with the permits and take care of us before and during our stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable beds, yummy breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The electricity would come off and on, they do have a generator so they can turn it on if necessary but it always came back on pretty quickly. I wish there were more hook and cost hangers but we made due.

    The location is perfect if you've booked the Buhoma gorilla trek, it's a 3 min walk from the lodge to the gate and meeting point.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in proximity to Buhoma gate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud Friday night due to a church, reception needs renovation

    We loved the staff, especially the manager Wellen and chef

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are small

    Service is excellent. Breakfast is fine. Location is very good.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    7.0
    good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place to stay, simple but clean. nice staff and good tasty food. the road to the place was very steep and with rain it will be difficult to reach the top. only 2 car spaces available to park!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    8.0
    It was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to work in there signpost

    Liked the place

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You get what you paid for but the staff is very helpful and very friendly

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2021

    7.0
    surprisingly friendly staffs and the best chef
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is noisy from side to side because it is in the center of the village. The barber shop across plays music all day. But it's quiet at night. We liked this accommodation, but we couldn't overcome the noise and had to leave. And the water smells a little. No wifi..

    There are surprisingly friendly staffs and the best chef in bwindi. His cooking was so delicious that we wanted to stay longer. He does every request smoothly and perfectly.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    a super manager.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2021

    7.0
    Good lodging at Buhoma gate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to Buhoma gate. Staff are very helpful and help you organize things. Food is good and portions are huge.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    6.0
    Good stay if you do the Gorilla Treaking in Buhoma.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price for the quite basic accommodation is a bit high.

    Great location. 3 min walk to the Bwindi Gorilla Treakking Center and 2 km walk to the village. Helpfully management and staff. Great view at the Bwindi Forest. Deasent breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    A very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet

    Location. Friendliness.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Manager and the housekeeper were the best!!

    Stayed in October 2023

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