Bwindi Cultural Lodge is an exceptional place to enjoy not only comfort but also great mountain views in the surrounding. Located in Kanungu District, Bwindi Cultural Lodge is a mid-range facility and suitably set at a centre point to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

From Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha sector to Bwindi Cultural Lodge is 18km, and from Bwindi, it is 33km. From Kampala city to Bwindi Cultural Lodge, it is 8 hours’ drive and from Savanna airstrip, it is 10km. While from Kigezi Wildlife Reserve to the lodge is about 42km.

Buhoma Cultural Lodge is set within the vicinity of Bwindi and Nkuringo Visitor Centre. It is located within the area of Bwindi Community Hospital. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding while at the terrace and beautiful gardens.

Amenities or Facilities

This midrange facility features a number amenities/facilities including flat TV screens, cottages fitted with en suite bathrooms, 13 comfortable guestrooms, hot tub, mosquito nets, terraces, towels, children’s playground, restaurant, bar and conference facility with capacity of about 100 people. At Bwindi Cultural Lodge, breakfast is offered daily in different forms like continental, American to Asian options.

There is onsite restaurant and bar with beautiful banana and fruits plantation in the surrounding. Visitors even embark on agro-tourism while they enjoy their chilled local drinks.  The lodge also has 24 hour business centre, 24 hour front desk, a round-trip airport shuttle and others.

Services Offered

At Bwindi Cultural Lodge, services offered include room service, housekeeping, parking, onsite craft shop, car hire and laundry services. At the premises, there is a standby security to ensure maximum safety and security of guests.

Activities to do in and around Bwindi Cultural Lodge

Bwindi Cultural Lodge is strategically located offering visitors a chance to explore iconic destinations such as Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives to see tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector, Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking.

Cultural experience –visit and explore more about the Bakiga people. Guests are led by well-trained community guides guaranteeing you authentic experience. Get to know the unique lifestyle and culture of Bakiga people.

Nature walks

Soak yourself into the dense jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, navigating through the forest trails and communities. All guided forest walks are done with the lead of an experienced local guide and you stand a chance to see lots of primates, birds and other floral species.

Birding

Embark on birding excursion through the major trails like the waterfall trail and bamboo zone or consider swamp trail in Ruhija. Look out for birds such as the African green broadbill, red chested fluff tails, grey throated barbets, dwarf honey guide, African shrike flycatchers, cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, dusky crimson, Shelley’s greenbul, red tailed greenbul, Ayre’s hawk eagle, and more.

Getting There

Travel by car from Kampala city for 8 hours to Bwindi Cultural Lodge or connect from Ishasha a short distance drive. By air, fly from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip, the closest airstrip located 12km from the lodge.