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
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398 ft2
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2 Guests
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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.
What They Say About Us
Magdalena VVerified El mejor lodge Si pudiera darle nota 100 lo haría. El lugar muy limpio, vistas increíbles. La atención es lo que hace que tu estadía sea 100% la mejor que vayas a tener. Estábamos solos en el lodge, fue un grupo a bailarnos, por las noches nos preparaban la pieza con guatero (bolsas calientes), es nuestra luna de miel por lo que hicieron sentirnos especial, salieron todos los de la cocina y nos hicieron una torta y decoraron nuestra habitacion. Nos hicieron bolsos con almuerzo para llevar al trekking. Después del trekking nos esperaban con crocs para limpiarnos nuestros zapatos. Lo que diga es poco. Tienen q vivirlo. Thank you wildfred and your team. You are the best! Leila NVerified Breathtaking view, the kind you want to wake up to every morning I had such a beautiful beautiful experience. Waking up to the breathtaking view of the forest was my favorite part 😊. You can also see the three mountains on a clear day. The staff were warm and very helpful. I would definitely go back. The road to the lodge is rocky, so you need a four wheel drive, we did not have one but the lodge found a solution for us. It is a beautiful beautiful place. I totally loved it. Jennifer512Verified The Perfect Base for your Gorilla Trek! What an amazing experience! From the very first interaction, the team at Kaara bent over backwards to answer my questions and book my gorilla trek. They even changed the date for me. They sent me the permit in advance, which gave me great comfort (I know someone at a different lodge who paid for a permit but the lodge never got it). They arranged to pick us up at Kigali airport in Rwanda and their car/driver were great, He shared knowledge, stopped whenever we wanted to take a picture, etc. He walked us through the immigration process, Once we arrived at the lodge we were greeted by the warmest, most welcoming staff you could imagine. Our cottage had a spectacular view of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The bed was comfortable. They bent over backwards to make sure we were comfortable. The food and wine were great. We enjoyed every meal. They even brought out snacks while we were enjoying a bottle of wine one afternoon, They even washed our boots for us after the gorilla trek. I highly recommend Kaara Gorilla Lodge!!! 65countriesNcountingVerified Gorgeous place, good people! Nicest place I stayed in Uganda. Great food and room. It is cold at night, so bring layers. There are quite a few steps, so if you have a disability, it could be difficult. I have knee issues but I was able to handle it. The mists in the morning are like what you've seen in the movies - amazing! The road is really rough so you might think you're on the wrong route, you're not, keep going and you'll see this place almost at the top of the mountain. Big wheels and 4 wheel drive are a must. M KVerified On Top of the Hill: My Kaara Lodge Experience I spent this past weekend at Kaara Gorilla Lodge, and honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy myself that much. My first shock was the cold, Kisoro is freezing, and yet here I am, an Ugandan who had never set foot there before! Thankfully, the lodge knew exactly how to keep us warm: indoor and outdoor fires, and the coziest hot-water bottles waiting for us at bedtime. Pure bliss. The lodge sits right at the top of a hill, offering the most breathtaking views in every direction. Each misty morning felt like a quiet reminder of the power and beauty of creation, the kind of view that makes you pause and just breathe. The staff were incredibly attentive, always one step ahead, and the four-course meals were a delight. Truly nothing to complain about, except maybe that I couldn’t finish everything on the plate. Meeting the locals, wandering through the forest, and seeing the gorillas up close made the trip unforgettable. It’s one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. Rowena KVerified The little details Kaara has the best view of Bwindi impenetrable, it was fantastic to wake up to the misty forest everyday, its also great to view it as you take a shower .The food was great , and they pay extra attention to detail with cleaning your shoes ans gear after the trek ,as well as stuffing your bed with hot water bottles for the cold .It felt like home and the manager was great . Niwamanya Daniel (Safari guide)Verified The best place of Comfort to Uganda Gorilla Safari ever I was at the place as a Safari guide for Katona Tours and Travel with two harmony guests for Five nights at KAARA Mountain Gorilla lodge-Rushaga. We were really hosted like Kings and Queen above all the lodge has a wonderful Panoramic view of the forest a witness to the term "Gorillas in the mist". The services and food is so awesome with friendly staff who mind much at every guest suggestion and requirement. Alex and the manager amongst every other staff stand out unique to our Comfortable stay amongst the five nights we spent at the lodge. I highly recommend the lodge to everyone thinking about Staying in Rushaga -Bwindi impenetrable national Park Uganda for an extra ordinary Safari. I really must come again. Kelsey JVerified Spectacular views We stayed at Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge for one night, prior to our gorilla trek in the Bwindi Forest. The lodge is at the top of the mountains, offering breathtaking views. Upon arrival we were greeted by Wilfred, the lodge Manager and the team. We were also welcomed by an incredible performance from members of a local community who shared their story through dance. The room was absolutely lovely, as were the staff and meals. The only downside was that we couldn’t stay longer. So many photo opportunities, I highly recommend Kaara lodge to anyone who loves to see the sun rise and fall and immerse themselves in nature. Kevin DVerified Magnificent views Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge is a brand new small-scale hotel located near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The room was beautiful, spacious, clean, and had a private terrace. Even from the shower the view was terrific. The food was very tasty, and guests were always given several meal options to choose from. The restaurant area was beautiful and spacious, and the balcony offered a magnificent view of the surroundings. The staff was very friendly and exceptionally helpful Florian AVerified Great experience Very luxurious hotel, very nice staff and amazing view ! I recommend. They also take care of the gorilla permit for you !!
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