Engagi Lodge
Engagi Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
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, 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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Alternative places to stay nearby
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.
Buhoma Lodge
This is a great option for your stay for gorilla tracking, as it's only a stone's throw from the park headquarters where you start and end your trek.
Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Lodge is an attractive eco-friendly lodge set on a steep hillside amidst lush vegetation just outside the border of Bwindi Forest. There are eight comfortable bandas with great views.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is new luxurious accommodation in a beautiful position in the southern part of Bwindi National Park. From here you can go gorilla tracking.
Gorilla Forest Camp
The service is excellent and the food is outstanding. There are some lovely views from the main lodge and overall it's an excellent camp within easy reach of the departure point for gorilla trekking.
Mahogany Springs
This small lodge is situated overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, close to the Munyanga River. All of the rooms are suite, most are superior suites and there is one presidential suite which has two ensuite bedrooms, making it ideal for families.
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.
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.