Perched high at the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of southwestern Uganda, Gorilla Heights Lodge is renowned for its sweeping views, eco-luxury accommodations, and proximity to the endangered mountain gorillas. This elegantly exclusive lodge offers tranquility to travelers seeking a personal retreat, a romantic getaway, or a family adventure delivering a perfect balance of comfort, conservation, and cultural connection.

Gorilla Heights Lodge boats a prime location offering guests incredible views of the Virunga Volcanoes and Albertine Rift Valley, but also unparalleled access to Uganda’s most intimate adventure, gorilla encounters.

Gorilla Heights Lodge was built with sustainability as a guiding principle. The lodge operates on solar energy, minimizes waste through recycling initiatives, and uses rainwater harvesting systems. From the moment you arrive, you're treated like family. The staff at Gorilla Heights Lodge are known for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and local knowledge. 

Accommodation 

The lodge comprises a selection of 15 lavishly appointed cottages, including deluxe suites and family villas, all designed with sustainability and luxury in mind. Each cottage is a sanctuary of peace, featuring spacious interiors with handcrafted furnishings, private wooden decks offering sweeping views of the forest canopy, en-suite bathrooms with rain showers and eco-friendly toiletries, and fireplaces for cozy evenings in the high-altitude climate.

Dining and Cuisine

Dining at Gorilla Heights Lodge is a celebration of both international and Ugandan cuisine. The lodge’s restaurant sources ingredients from local farmers and the lodge’s organic gardens. Guests can savor an artful fusion of Ugandan delicacies and international dishes. Vegetables, herbs, and fruits are grown right on the property. 

How to Reach Gorilla Heights Lodge

is reachable by both air and road. Road transfers take approximately 9-10 hours from Kampala. The drive from Kigali Rwanda takes approximately 5-hour drive via the Cyanika border post.

Alternatively, travelers can choose to fly from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro airstrip (1-hour flight) followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to the lodge.