A Lodge in Uganda Just Reopened With 10 Beautiful Suites and Unparalleled Access to Gorilla Trekking

"There's a particular kind of quiet in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park-not silence but reverent hush. Birds call through the canopy, leaves rustle, and insects hum songs underneath sacred stillness. At Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, mist rolls through the canopy, and the air holds a rich, earthy scent of moss and rain. Taking in the views of the mountains each morning felt otherworldly"

"These heritage-rich touches and materials, elevated to their rightful place, run throughout the entire lodge. The 2025 renovation was a true community project: locals used traditional techniques to plait banana leaves, raised sustainably sourced wooden beams, and rolled paper beads to frost the lobby's beautiful chandelier. What struck me the most, though, wasn't the sense of luxury, though the lodge delivers effortlessly, but how everything here serves a larger purpose."

Gorilla Forest Lodge sits within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park amid mist, mossy scents, and a reverent hush punctuated by birds, leaves, and insects. Morning mountain views feel otherworldly, with L'Hoest's and red-tailed monkeys frequenting the grounds. The lodge's design integrates banana leaves, papyrus, and East African yellow wood into living architectural elements, and bark cloth appears on cushions as a heritage textile tied to the Buganda Kingdom. A 2025 renovation employed local traditional techniques, sustainable beams, and community-crafted details. A&K Philanthropy programming is integrated, half the boutique items are locally made, and guest donations support local education.

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