Bakiga Lodge

Peaceful, stunning views of blind forest close to mountain gorilla trekking area Bakiga Lodge is located in the small town of Ruhija - one of the entry points to the Bwindi Park to see the mountain gorillas. It is a wonderful setting on the hillside with stunning views over the forest and looking at the sunsets to the west. The rooms are spacious and can accommodate several people if needed. The meals were very good and cooked fresh daily. there is bottled water provided. coffee and tea are available all day long in the lodge eating area. They also are engaged in local community water conservation and the lodge works on solar power. Definitely a place i will go back to

Stay at Bakiga for your gorilla trekking experience! We had a fantastic time staying at Bakiga Lodge. Allan, in particular, provided amazing service and was very friendly. The location was great, and the views were incredible. Really made you feel at home when staying there. They also support the local community through the items they sell at the lodge. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful location and great rooms The location of this lodge is so beautiful, I wish we could have stayed there longer. The views are amazing, the houses/ rooms are spacious and authentically designed. The staff was friendly and professional, giving us an a quick history of the lodge and community projects it supported to date. We also appreciated the fact that they use solar power for electricity and that by staying in this lodge you are supporting a local community.

Beautiful lodge with caring staff Beautiful lodge in the mountains with spectacular view. The staff are friendly and thoughtful, with lots of little touches to make the stay more enjoyable. Like warm towels on arrival, hot water bottles for keeping warm at night and lots of other small gestures. The lodge also supports community development.

Great Stay and a Great Lodge This place is special and will always hold a spot near to our hearts. Great food, comfortable bed, awesome shower with a view out over the entire valley. The lodge is remote and yet they make the most of the resources available. We loved the staff and special shout out to Julius he always greeted us with a smile and the warmest and genuine hospitality. We went on a community walk with Pauson who shared his community and opened our eyes to the life of the pigmy people and also the incredible struggles of the kids of the Ruhija School for the Vulnerable. Those kids who truly have struggles we cant barely comprehend and yet they smiled and danced with us and welcomed us with open arms.

Enjoyable Stay! Bakiga lodge was very charming. I loved that it is an eco lodge: uses solar and rain water. The room had adequate space. clean, had hot showers, and good toilets. The view from the balcony was so beautiful. The dining area served delicious meals. The staff were fantastic. Everyone there was pleasant, helpful, and friendly.

Beautiful eco-lodge This is a great lodge. Nothing luxurious, but we didn’t expect that at all. Complete eco-hotel with solar power and recycled rain water. The rooms are comfortable, we spent an afternoon on the balcony. They all have a great view of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The rooms don’t have mosquito nets, but we didn’t have any problems at night. The chef cooked up a beautiful vegan meal for us, the staff will accommodate your requests. In the restaurant area, there are some souvenirs that you can buy.

Fantastic experience! We had a truly fantastic time at Bakiga Lodge! We stayed in a little bungalow and I LOVED it! It had beautiful wooden and stone features, an incredible view from our balcony of Bwindi, and a surprise additional beautiful view from the shower, which was fun! It was also very clean and largely bug-free (a rarity throughout our trip in Uganda). A bonus was that the view of the stars was truly incredible--some of the best stars I've ever seen in my life. The staff were friendly and responsive, and the grounds had lots of beautiful flowers everywhere. The dining area was clean and also had beautiful views of Bwindi! There is also a small gift shop and bar. The only thing that could potentially be a challenge is that our room was many flights of stairs down the side of a mountain--this was fine for us but might have been a challenge for injured or elderly guests or those with other mobility issues. There may be rooms that don't require so many steps, but if this is an issue for you, I'd recommend asking! Overall I highly recommend staying here--we loved our time here and only wish we could have stayed longer.

Welcoming and comfortable stay in Bwindi I had a wonderful stay at Bakiga Lodge in Bwindi. The room was very comfortable with an amazing and comfy bed. We couldn't get the hot water in the shower to work, and this was the only negative part. But everything else was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Wifi only works in the lounge, but works pretty well. As the energy is solar, be prepared with extra batteries, as the power outlets for charging only work from 6 to 11 pm and then again from 5 am.