Best Budget Lodges Near Bwindi National Park.

Uganda Tours and Travel brings to you the best budget lodges in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which include the following:

Albertine Gorilla Campsite, which is one of the few budget lodges that offer accommodation to travelers looking to explore the Nkuringo sector in southern Bwindi. It is located just 10 meters from the briefing center of Nkuringo. This budget campsite facility is ideal for guests intending to trek gorillas from Nkuringo. It takes about an 8–9 hour drive from Kampala/Entebbe to the Albertine gorilla camp site. By air it takes 2 hours to fly from Entebbe Airport to Kihihi/Kisoro Airstrip.

Broadbill Forest Camp is a midrange safari lodge offering great stays to travelers looking to do gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector, northern Bwindi. The community lodge aims at changing the livelihoods of the people living adjacent to Bwindi National Park. It is positioned in the Ruhija sector to the east of Bwindi National Park, where gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place. It offers tourists activities like gorilla trekking, birdwatching, butterfly spotting, nature walks, bicycle riding, camping, and research.

Buhoma Community Rest Camp is one of the affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi National Park. The Buhoma community rest camp is positioned just close to the forest of the Bwindi National Park.

Bwindi Backpackers Lodge is located on the edge of Bwindi National Park in southwestern Uganda. It has a number of rooms, which are furnished to give a great stay. This lodge is one kind of traveler’s paradise, located on the edge of Bwindi National Park, a world heritage site and the home of great apes. It is on the top of the hill that shares the boundary with Bwindi Forest, with immediate access to the road network suitable for all cars. It offers activities like visiting the Batwa pygmies, experiencing a guided village walk, tracking the Nkuringo gorilla family, and undertaking a guided multi-day trek to/from Kisoro via Lake Mutunda.

Bwindi Community Guest House is a budget-friendly accommodation set in the Buhoma region. It is strategically set in the Buhoma area/sector of Bwindi National Park and provides budget and mid-range accommodation services. It offers activities like birding, gorilla trekking, forest walks, and the Batwa cultural experience.

CPTH Gorilla Conservation Camp is located in Buhoma Village; it is in close proximity to the entrance of the national park, and other places to visit include Batwa Village. It is one of the best budget lodges for travelers visiting Northern Bwindi. It offers activities like visiting the Batwa people, gorilla trekking, nature walks, village tours, and visiting the gorilla clinic.

Crater Bay Cottages Bunyonyi is a quiet getaway in the misty hills of Kabale, southwestern Uganda. It is the perfect destination for budget Uganda safari accommodations. It is well renowned for its excellent hospitality and delicious cuisine. One of the most delicious delicacies is crayfish. It is in Bufuka Village just at the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi, meaning “land of the little birds.” Breathtaking views of the lake and its many islands and beautiful sunsets are some of the many magical moments tourists would never miss.

Bwindi Neck View Lodge is one of the best mid-range lodges in Bwindi National Park. It is located in the Buhoma area; the lodge is an ideal lodge for tourists planning to embark on the treks to see mountain gorilla groups in the northern sectors of Bwindi.

Bwindi View Bandas is a budget accommodation facility located just 100 meters from the Bwindi National Park gate. It has a stunning view of the virgin forest opposite and nestled away on the edge. Guests are guaranteed warm and friendly service. It offers tourists activities like bird watching (over 50 species), guided village and community walks, fantastic views of the Buhoma Valley, and entertainment by the local children’s dance troop. Uganda Tours and Travel offers car rentals and hires that transport tourists to the designated parks.

Bwindi Panorama Resort is the ultimate comfort on a vacation in southwestern Bwindi. It is located in Bufumbira, southwestern Uganda; it is a resort with 10 guest houses. The rooms feature private furnished balconies and fast wireless internet. It is reachable in 30 minutes from Kihihi airport; from Kampala or Entebbe, it needs an 8–9-hour drive to reach the resort.

Efraz Motel Kanungu is located along the Kijubwe-Kanungu-Bwindi road. It features a shared lounge, a beautiful garden, a classic restaurant, and a fully stocked bar. It offers activities like gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, and birding.

White Horse Inn is one of the oldest lodges that are close to Bwindi National Park. It is situated in the Kigezi Highlands and offers accommodation to those looking for gorilla trekking in Ruhija. It is situated in the famous Kigezi highlands of Uganda, known as the “SWITZERLAND OF AFRICA,” with its terraced farming and mountain scenery.

Gorilla Bluff Lodge is one of the new affordable lodges in the Buhoma sector in the north of Bwindi National Park. The lodge is located in an elevated area facing the Bwindi Impenetrable Forests. It is a perfect base for mountain gorilla trekking in Buhoma and Ruhija sectors of Bwindi.

Wild Olives Lodge is one of the best budget lodges in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; it was constructed using local materials. It is a comfortable facility with self-contained rooms, each fitted with handcrafted beds made of local materials. It is in the Rubuguri town. From Kampala/Entebbe it is an 8–9 hour drive, and it is a 4–5 hour drive from Kigali City. By air it takes about 1–2 hours to the Kisoro airstrip and a drive to the lodge.

Masya Cottages Kanungu is found in the Kanungu town council, Kanungu district, western Uganda. They are not far from the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It takes visitors about 4 to 5 hours to drive along the Kabale–Kisoro road. It can also be reached from Kigali, where tourists drive via the Katuna border to Kabale town, and this translates into a 4–6 hour drive. Kanungu lies at the border with the Ishasha area on the southern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park.