Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Clouds mountain gorilla lodge is a super luxury lodge located in the southern region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park sitting at about 2000 meters above sea level. Owned and operated by Wild places Africa and surrounded by green forest, is a very quiet facility that allows guests to have a moment to relax as they enjoy the view from the room of verandas. Clouds mountain gorilla lodge is one of those most luxurious, lodge in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and perfect for for trekking gorillas in the southern sector of Bwindi or Nkuringo region.
The lodge was built using art carvings therefore giving a unique but also traditional look at the same time. The main building was built and designed with local materials. It has high ceiling, wooden beams and very large windows which gives you such an amazing and endless views of the Impenetrable forest canopy and mountain views. The beauty of the lodge and the surrounding scenery makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. If you choose to stay at clouds, you can expect the best services from the welcoming staff and personal butlers.
Rooms
Clouds mountain gorilla lodge has about 8 stone built private cottages, with private en-suite bathroom and with hot shower which is very important since the place is cold. Temperatures range between Every room has a private balcony where visitors do rest from after long days. They can order a cup of coffee or tea after a long day in the jungle probably gorilla tracking. Relaxing at the verandahs, will allow you to enjoy the beautiful views of the 8 virunga mountains.
All rooms have fire places which are lit every evening to help keep the rooms warm and cozy since the temperature drop to as low as 13 degrees Celsius at night.
Rooms are categorized into double room with double bed for couples. They have sintwo gle rooms for the solo travelers or those that wish to have privacy. They have twin rooms with two beds in them for those that can share a room but not a bed. You should know that all rooms at this lodge are equally comfortable for all travelers.
The Lounge ;
This lodge has about 6 fire places, some are built with in the lounge whereas others are outside. The It is that one place where guests converge, just sit and relax like at the end of day or before dinner. It’s therefore important to keep the place warm and comfortable all the time.
Tourism activities done around the lodge
Gorilla tracking safaris, based on the location of clouds lodge, we are certain that one of the activities, one should consider doing is gorilla trekking.
Nature walks An amazing and guided nature walk or hiking adventure in Bwindi can also be organized.
Bird watching: is another activity. With over 300 different bird species, this is anther bird watchers paradise. At the Clouds lodge one can be about to spot about 100 different species.
Community walks and village tours can also be organized. This way, you get to meet and interact with the local if this something you’re interested in doing. This gives you an opportunity to visit their homes and their local service centers like the hospitals and schools,