What makes Volcanoes special?
At the start of the Buhoma path, gorilla hikers have the option of staying in a luxurious hotel at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge. The trailhead is an hour distant by automobile, and it is located in the Buhoma hamlet, just outside of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Compared to Clouds, which is much closer to the trailhead but requires more effort to get, Clouds is located in the southern part of the park. Volcanoes is unique because of the high quality of its design, which gives you the impression that you are in a forest as the sloping hills rise above your banda.
The main compound is quite light, with walls that are almost entirely made of windows, and the building opens onto a deck where you can sip on a few drinks before retiring to your private cottage for dinner. In comparison to many other lodges in Uganda, the food at Volcanoes is exceptional, and the service is first rate.
Rooms and Amenities Of Volcanoes Bwindi lodge.
Accommodations are provided in 8 basic and 2 premium gorilla-themed bandas. Each room comes with butler service, an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a private terrace with breathtaking views of the forest just outside your door.
The main building features a shared viewing terrace, a bar, and a lounge area centered around an open fireplace. Just outside the main structure, there is a spa that has been built into the forest. The food at Volcanoes is superior to the competition, and as the majority of visitors will be going on a gorilla trek, they are aware of your needs before, during, and after your walk.
Activities from Volcanoes Bwindi lodge.
Even if mountain gorillas did not live in Bwindi, its isolation, breathtaking scenery, and fascinating biodiversity would draw tourists. The most popular tourist attraction in Uganda is Bwindi because of those amazing giant apes.
Beyond the gorillas, Bwindi has some amazing opportunities for forest hikes, the wildlife is astounding in its diversity and extends far beyond just the gorillas, and spending time with the locals and learning about their culture and connection to the forest is fascinating.