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    Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

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    Plot 2 Uringi Crescent Road - Entebbe | Nteko Ridge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 000256, Uganda
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    Plot 2 Uringi Crescent Road - Entebbe Nteko Ridge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 000256 Uganda See on map
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Budget Safari to Bwindi

    It was a tremendous day in the thick rain forest of Bwindi. Although the hiking was tiresome but it was worth at the end finding these gentle apes. I had my vehicle from Rent a Car Rwanda in Kigali and it was a perfect 4x4...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Outstanding

    We were switched to this lodge at the last moment because the government moved our permit to a different section of the park. This made us nervous and concerned that it might mean a downgrade in accommodations. We were not disappointed. This lodge was fantastic...More

    Thank JPP511
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Friendly atmosphere. Great service.

    We spent 3 nights in Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. It is an excellent location for gorilla tracking. The rooms are very comfortable and nicely designed. Hot showers whenever you want. The staff very devoted to the place and to the guests.Helpful in any situation. They...More

    Thank Margareta W
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge - Gorilla trekking

    We stayed for 2 nights at the Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge in early Oct 2018. The cabin/lodge that we stayed in was rustic and perfect. The views were outstanding. The staff were great, there was nothing that was too much and they were always willing...More

    Thank tomyipster
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Excellent Mountain Lodge

    Stayed three nights from 17th September 2018 as part of a gorilla trekking package as a group of 6 Australians (3 X circa 57-year-old couples) with “mid-range” accommodation options. The lodge is a true mountain retreat with a tree house feel courtesy of the elevated...More

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    Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is located on the Nteko Ridge overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched at an altitude of 2161 m a.s.l. it is totally mosquito free …More and it enjoys superb views of the forested hill locally known as ‘Nkuringo”, the Kashasha River Valley, the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes, the world-renowned Bwindi forest and the Great Albertine Rift Valley. Guests at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge stay in individually hand-crafted rooms or cottages, each offering the tranquility of the rain forest, the atmosphere of a mountain chalet and the warm hospitality Ugandans are known for. When you stay with us, you become family. There are 6 Virunga Terrace Rooms, 4 Cottages and 4 Villa made up of 2 interconnecting superior cottages – each room is solar powered and can offer twin beds or a double bed. Less
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    Breakfast included
    Airport Transportation
    Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Spa
    Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Number of rooms
    18
    Price range
    $184 - $636 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Nkuringo Gorilla Camp Hotel Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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    Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge Uganda/Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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    Uganda > Western Region > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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    Number of rooms
    18
    Price range
    $184 - $636 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Nkuringo Gorilla Camp Hotel Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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    Uganda > Western Region > Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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    sharone p
    October 21, 2017|
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    Response from Nkuringo | Property representative |
    Kids are allowed at the Lodge BUT the minimum age for Gorilla trekking is 15 years
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    MoWilkes32
    October 28, 2015|
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    Response from rogersnasasira |
    Hi Wilkes I would highly recommend The Great Trekkers Safaris for Gorilla Permit Booking because they are experts at tailor made safaris for more you could write to them info@greattrekkers.ug
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    September 23, 2015|
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    Response from NkuringoGorillaLodge | Property representative |
    Yes, the Virunga terrace rooms are all en-suite
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    Room Tips
    "The cabins/lodges overlooking the mountain ranges."
    tomyipster
    4 weeks ago
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    "Cottages are larger and have garden views."
    Wiggy82
    Oct 8, 2018
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    "Well appointed rooms, awesome views, great meals, and attentive staff!"
    HanifRehemtulla
    Oct 1, 2018
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    "We had a house that had 2 separate rooms next to each other- both with full amenities- great view &..."
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    Aug 7, 2018
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