Hotels near Nyalutembe

I thank gorilla leisure lodge for the most exceptional hospitality and service. The team is incredibly helpful and thoughtful, the views are insane, the ambience serene and tranquil, the rooms are sparklingly clean and constantly refreshed. What a service! I highly recommend it to anyone gorilla trekking in Bwindi.

We had a wonderful stay at Mianzi Guest House, the rooms were simple but spacious and clean, the common area was very nice to sit in, the breakfast and dinner were fantastic. But what really stood out was the staff, Emma and his team really went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable stay, they provided everything we needed, even joined us on our tours. We planned to stay 3 nights but ended up staying 5, i think thats telling enough how good it was :) Oh and the view of the Volcanoes in the morning is absolutely incredible!

They managed the gorilla permit for us with less than 1 week in advance and without any extra fee. Fireplace every night, amazing service and amazing meals (full board for just +30$ per person). First night we pitched our tent but since it's cold and we wanted to stay longer and do some other hikes around + batwa pygmes, we got a self-contained room for a good price and it felt like high luxury for the price we paid. Last day we saw a gorilla from the chill area, I have no words to describe this piece of heaven, thank you guys!!

Kaara is a truly magical place to stay for exploring Bwindi National park. We were welcomed by Wilfred and his team and then had an amazing and very warm welcome welcome by the local village culture group who performed music and dancing to tell us about their culture! This was the best welcome we have ever had to a hotel! Throughout our stay, all of the staff worked tirelessly to make us comfortable - from cleaning our boots after a days hiking (thank you Moses!) to setting up breakfast on the terrace to watch the sunrise! A particular highlight was a short sunset hike, led by Barnabus to give us panoramic views of the sunset and volcano! Thank you Barnabus - we really enjoyed this and appreciated you taking the time to walk with us! The staff lit us a fire each evening at the fire pit so we could have a drink as the sun went down. The chefs did an excellent job and the food was great! They also prepared delicious lunches for us on the days we were out hiking. Before we stayed, Peter was extremely helpful in sorting out our Gorilla tracking permits - even going to the bank when the payment was delayed and emailing them to us ahead of time! Having the permits sorted helped everything run smoothly for our days gorilla tracking. You do need to print the permits in advance so much sure you do this before travelling! Whilst staying at Kaara, we also did the Batwa Forest cultural experience (booked through the UWA) - we were unsure what to expect from this and were sceptical as it seemed to be a lot of money, however we were so glad we did! We hiked through the forest with some of the Batwa community who showed us about how they lived in the forest as we went. They showed us where they lived, how they made fire, climbed trees for fruit, caught animals and many more things. It was amazing to see how resourceful they were and also how happy and comfortable they were in the forest. I would recommend doing this to anyone who has an extra day after gorilla trekking.

A wonderful stay! It's a very nice place to stay with everything you need. Simple, no luxury, but that's exactly what makes it perfect for the jungle setting. Since the twin rooms are small, our daughter got her own room free of charge. We received a very warm welcome, and all the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Great views, comfortable beds, hot showers, delicious food, and a packed lunch! There were only very brief power outages, and a generator was available for these situations. Our concern that we might not have enough power to charge our devices was unfounded. Dan arranged the permits for the gorilla trekking for us, and everything went perfectly. When we got a flat tire, Dan even organized the repair while we were out trekking. The gate where the gorilla trekking starts is only a 5-minute walk away. The host accompanied us there and picked us up again, making sure everything was working smoothly. We debated for a long time whether we should afford the gorilla trekking despite the high cost, and we're so glad we did. It was an outstanding experience. We traveled as self-drivers, and when we couldn't find the road to Bohoma at the end, our host even sent a driver to show us the way. The road to Bohoma isn't the best, but it's easily manageable even in the rainy season with a Toyota Land Cruiser. In summary, everything was perfect, and we would book there again in a heartbeat. The value for money was excellent. If we had had more time, we would have loved to stay another night.

I recently stayed at the Rushaga Gorilla Tracking Lodge in Uganda, just a short walk from Bwindi National Park. The luxury cottage was spacious with a panoramic valley view, ideal for relaxation. The service was exceptional, thanks to the personal touch from the manager, Elizabeth, and her team. The food was a tasty mix of local and Western dishes, including vegetarian options. The lodge’s peaceful atmosphere perfectly complemented the wild surroundings, offering comfort amidst nature. It’s great value for money compared to other nearby lodges. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Bwindi, whether solo, with a group, or with family.

Great location right next to the gate, perfect for climbing Sabinyo. Staff very kind ! Good food portions by evening fire. Simple accommodation, but nice beds with plenty of blankets it's everything you need! Thank you it was great.

We had a really nice stay here for one night following our gorilla trekking. It's about an hour from Rushaga, so you could reach it after your day of trekking or the day after if you're in less of a hurry. The gardens here are incredible. The owner said his grandmother has been working on them for 50 years and it shows. Sitting outside looking at the garden or walking around them is a treat. The space itself is quite cute and comfortable. Having a little kitchen almost seems like a rarity in Uganda and this place has almost everything you could need for preparing small meals. There is also a service where one of the staff will go pick up some groceries from the market for you (at a small cost). The staff were all very friendly, particularly Alfred who we chatted with in the morning over breakfast. There was also a cute little dog who was nice to pet, but do note that if you are afraid of dogs. Lastly, the breakfast was extremely good. Eggs to order, homemade bread, fruit, good coffee, honey, homemade jam, tea, cheese and a homemade little lemon cake. It was really quite good and we were surprised by the quality. I would absolutely recommend staying here.

Great place to stay if you are discovering Mgahinga National Park. Right in the local village. The place was very clean, breaky was yummy. The food at the restaurant (which is about 1km away) was really delicious too. Emma (staff of accommodation) has helped us out so much. Directing us into the right direction of where to start our gorilla trekking. Helping with organazing the golden monkey trek. Helping when there was any problem at the accommodation itself. He took us on a walking tour around the village and we had a fun game of volleyball with him and his friends. He accompanied us everywhere we went. I can highly recommend this place. I would stay there again no doubt. Thank you Emma so much for everything.

Great lodge with the most amazing view of the forest! It’s located in a very quiet and peaceful area but it is easy to get there from Buhoma and Ruhija. Nelly and her staff are amazing and you always feel like home. I look forward to coming back.