Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge
Explore the Extraordinary
The #1 Accommodation for Gorilla Trekking In Uganda
Located in the most beautiful part of Uganda lies Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and it is world renowned for its endangered inhabitants, the mountain gorillas. Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge, located in the national park’s southern section, provides unparalleled accommodation and a base for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
The Lodge prides itself on Sustainable Luxury, and offers spacious cottages with ensuite bathrooms, stunning decor and unbelievable 360° of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Mountain ranges, all from the comfort of your private balcony.
Wellness Enhanced
Have a full body massage after an exhilirating gorilla trekking experience, practice yoga on our expansive terraces with panoramic forest views, have a sundowner in our private dining section that’s 7000ft above sea level, indulge in our wide selection of teas, play boardgames by the fire, or just curl up in our library nook with any of our books.
Sustainable Luxury
We define Sustainable Luxury as the fusion of opulence and responsibility, reshaping the traditional notion of hospitality. Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge pioneers this by being 100% solar powered and eliminating diesel emissions, converting rainwater into drinking water using our state of the art UV filtration system, using local materials like volcanic rock, and much more.
Immerse Yourself in Culture
Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge is located in the heart of the Rushaga community. A short walk down the hill sees you ready to engage in a number of exhilirating activities, like nature walks at the edge of the forest, Batwa community experience where you interact with the indigenous People of the Forest, birdwatching some of the most elusive birds in the world, and so much more.
The Accommodations
Cottage Rates 2025
- 398 ft2
- 2 Guests
- 1 King Bed / 2 Twin Beds
Experience the serenity of nature with the gentle mountain breeze, the melodic chirping of birds, and the ethereal sight of clouds drifting through the lodge. Your private balcony serves as a front-row seat to these unforgettable vistas, ensuring that the memories you create here will last a lifetime.
Explore the woods with our great activities
Gorilla Trekking, Bird Watching, Hiking and nature walking, Batwa Indigenous Forest People Experience, Gorilla Habituation and more
About Kaara Lodge
Cottages
We have six (6) spacious cottages of 398sqft each featuring an ensuite bathroom with vanity mirror and hot showers, large private terrace, beautiful decor and stone work, and sweeping panoramic views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Four of the cottages have king size beds while two have two twin beds.
Facilities
We have a lounge, a beautiful bar that one might be mistaken for thinking its an art gallery, large dining with floor to ceiling windows, outdoor terrace seating with a fireplace and unbeatable views, and a library nook. We also have a large firepit where we entertain you with our talented community dancers.
Fine Dining
Our rates are inclusive of full board meals which includes breakfast, lunch (a packed lunch for those going gorilla trekking) and a four-course dinner comprising of a soup, starter, main course and decadent dessert. Let our sommelier help you choose from our selection of fine wines that are curated from around the world.
Gorilla Trekking Permits
We are very instrumental in sourcing Gorilla Tracking permits for clients that wish to stay with us at Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge, and we respond in time to your inquiry. Each Gorilla Permit costs USD800, and we charge USD30- facilitation fee per tracking permit. We cannot make tentative bookings for tracking permits with Uganda Wildlife Authority, unless you make permit reservation with cash.