
Engagi Lodge is a small, simple lodge located just outside of the Bwindi park headquarters at Buhoma, where you start and end your gorilla tracking excursions. The name, meaning "gorilla" is derived from the local Rukiga language which is spoken in and around Bwindi.
There are eight cottages located on the property, all of which boast views of the forest valley and hills opposite from the comfort of their balconies. Each has double or twin beds and en suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets. The rooms are fairly simple in their design and decoration, but are perfectly comfortable. The main bar and restaurant area, however, is excellent; very stylishly designed and decorated. It's a lovely place to relax and soak up the views in very peaceful surroundings, and gorillas have been known to come into the grounds of the lodge.
The main activity is obviously the gorilla tracking, however guests can also enjoy several private walking trails around the lodge and down to the Munyaga River. It is also possible to visit a neighbouring tea farm if you're interested.
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Tour ideas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Engagi Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Gorilla Tracking Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking
Tracking mountain gorilla is one of Africa's most superb wildlife experiences. It is difficult to describe the exhilaration attached to first setting eyes on a wild mountain gorilla.
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and nearby places
- Ishasha 17 miles away
- Mgahinga National Park 27 miles away
- Lake Bunyonyi 31 miles away
- Queen Elizabeth National Park 64 miles away
- Lake Mburo 95 miles away
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 145 miles away
- Kibale Forest National Park 167 miles away
- Entebbe 210 miles away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 219 miles away
- Kampala 224 miles away