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Four Gorillas lodge Uganda Best Luxury Accommodation at the peripheral of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Rushaga sector – The Best Luxurious Accommodation in Bwindi Forest National Park – Why Not Book Now
Four Gorillas lodge Uganda offers the best Luxury Accommodation of all worlds to those who travel to Bwindi Forest National Park. In this oasis of privacy, serenity and rejuvenation, there are no crowds, just Mountain Gorillas as well as the soothing sound of birds, rustling trees, soft breezes and breath-taking views – the Four Gorillas Lodge is the closest to the headquarters of the Bwindi National Park, only 10 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking and briefing center.
The Four Gorillas Lodge in Bwindi National Park Uganda offers perfect contemporary luxury while satisfying the human craving to become one with nature and our fellow apes.
Our signature cottages are surrounded by dense forest and feature upscale elegance within a cozy homesteading.
The Four Gorillas Lodge Uganda offers facilities such as shuttle service to and from Kisoro Airstrip – an atmospheric restaurant and bar. Designed to be eco-friendly, it is elegantly integrated into a rain forest setting. Our restaurant serves a full buffet breakfast. Read More.
All rooms are ensuite and the on-site restaurant serves up a mouth-watering menu of both local and international cuisine with a patio area that provides an internet connection with the forest canopy.
The curious story of the Four Gorillas Lodge located in Rushaga Sector Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Uganda
The cataclysmic events that would change my life forever started to unfold in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park on the afternoon of 5th of January 2019.
I was alone on my building site, deep inside the Bwindi Impenetrable forest Park Uganda. I had given all my workers leave to attend a funeral in Mbarara earlier in the day. Ominous black clouds had started to roll in across the great tree mass that surrounds my property. Read more
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What to pack for a Gorilla trekking tour: The Best backpack for Gorilla trekking
After all bookings have been made, there is one thing that can tarnish your great safari from being an unimaginable experience.
Having secured your Uganda gorilla trekking permit, accommodation and transport – it is vital to consider what you are going to pack, as incorrect clothing can spoil the experience.
Today, we have compiled a list of what you should have before embarking on a gorilla trekking safari in the thick Jungles of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. The good news is that most of the gear can be bought here in Uganda.
So if you were not able to obtain everything before you left home then worry not!
- Waterproof boots
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park’s floor has boggy soils, ever wet. In order to cover your legs from the soggy ground and river waters that will be crossed on several trails, waterproof boots are essential.
Waterproof light boots on your feet, the thrill has started because your feet are dry and comfortable. Due to high amounts of rainfall received in this park, the thick vegetation makes the soil soft and wet. These shoes can be bought in most Entebbe or Kampala shops. Feel free to contact us to them delivered.
- Rain jackets
Gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi impenetrable forest are worthy being taken part in but your have the right gears. At this park, rain falls any minute thus calls for rain jacket of water proof clothing worn. The memories are so beautiful however while in the forest, anticipate rain at any time even in the dry season, because the season can’t dictate on rain falling in this park.
In case it does not rain, there is a thick vegetation here that the dew can stay till afternoon hours of the day. The dew cab soak you real wet if not dressed on waterproof jacket and this may affect the would be gotten real experience.
- Garden gloves
Bwindi Uganda during your trekking safari will take you to the slippery spots, take you to the thorny and itchy weeds. This is where the garden gloves come in to help so as to avoid touching mud on the slippery area or grabbing on itchy or thorny weeds in this forest that will give you discomfort if touched physically with a hand.
We tell you some slippery places tend to make the trekking experience harder at times and you will by all means be forced to grab something for support and if you have your garden cloves on, everything will remain normal and the continues.
Also trekking trail may go to one thorny point where you may grab one accidentally and end up being hurt by thorns but if the gloves are on, safety is guaranteed. You got them? Well let’s enter the jungle then and locate our jungle based relatives.
- Pair of binoculars
The beauty in is too vast and varied. For the ardent bird lovers taking part in the gorilla trekking safari, don’t leave your equipment behind because this park is rich in bird species. A few of the roles of the binoculars on this safari could be for spotting/viewing birds, tiny features that come your way on your trekking trail at a far and you may need to have the binoculars help to magnify them.
This is an optional; requirement on this kind of safari. We put it down because many have always regretted for having not carried them when their need arose.
- Energy boosting snacks and drinks
The gorilla trekking safaris always tend to be lengthy yet they involve a lot of trekking, hiking in pursuit for mountain gorillas. This calls for you to pack something to add up on the early morning breakfast had at the lodge.
The normal gorilla tracking safaris last between 2-8 hours. This therefore renders the breakfast energy alone to meager to sustain you till you return back to the lodge for lunch after the gorilla trekking experience.
So to avert incidences of collapsing, you are recommended to carry soft easy snacks and drinks to help you along the way till when the activity is over. However, ensure to remember that littering at the park is highly prohibited and has a prize attached to it if caught. Also don’t get tempted to feed the gorillas!! For more Dos and Don’ts while in this park, look out for our next article.
- Drinking Water
Due to constant hikes, treks and movements, the body loses water and you must replace it on the lengthy hours spent in the jungles of the park. Enough water for drinking must be carried to cease thirst from spoiling the experience and the thrill.
We recommend you to carry at least 1.5-2 liters of water to ensure that your experience is a great moment of your life.
- Camera with extra batteries.
For the purposes of storing the memories for centuries, take Ugandan invisible product to your home country, why not carry a camera to record the unforgettable thrilling experience in the thick jungle of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park?
The risk of going for classy experiential gorilla trekking activity and then fail to capture moments with the gentle giants, the landlords of the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is so immense. The ultimate experience and memories can be reminisce don both in the soul and in the digital equipment.
Or rather you carry it with just a single battery that may run down in the climax of getting superb memories. To be safer, carry a spare battery in case the first one runs out of power/energy.
- Hat and sunglasses
The mood is too high and nothing should limit and cut your expectations. You should carry even the minor ones of the requirements just to be on the safer side and avert being disappointed when near the The hat and sunglasses work efficiently during the dry season where the sunshine is somehow hot and need as to be paralyzed as it should not cut the thrilling gorilla trekking experience expectations.
- Long sleeved shirts and trousers.
These are so necessary because of the kind of vegetation at Bwindi impenetrable fort national park. The hype in you can be cut short by the kind of trousers or shirt you are wearing when you are in the middle of the trail tracking mountain gorillas. We also recommend that you pack both shirt and trousers waterproofed to keep you so untouchable by all sorts of weather conditions.
- Porters
Porters are readily available within the park and they offer assistance to you to carry your luggage during gorilla trekking safari. Worry not about safety of your stuff because these porters are wholly reliable. They will assist you, reduce heavy weight burden of luggage on your back yet its fun time. However, they do it at a fee. We therefore recommend you to get porters to carry your luggage prior commencing your gorilla tracking experience to avert tiring while still on the a safari.
Are you interested or done with making your bookings? Check your pack list, compare and Update. For more Gorilla tracking safari related information, Contact Four Gorillas lodge and you will surely receive the responses.
For more details concerning on how, where and when to purchase these gears, still let US know.
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HOW TO GET TO 4 GORILLAS LODGE
4 Gorillas lodge is located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable national park in Rushaga sector, the most visited of the gorilla tracking sectors in Uganda because it harbors the highest number of habituated gorilla families including Nshongi, Kahungye, Bweza, Busingye, Bikyingi, Mishaya, Mucunguzi, and Rwigi.
BY ROAD
Drive from Entebbe or Kampala, via Masaka, Mbarara to Kabale. In Kabale proceed on the Kisoro highway up to Muko town where you will make a right turn off shortly after the Muko police outpost. The turn-off has many signposts of different lodges and 4 gorillas lodge has a signpost too. The last drive after the turn-off is a straight drive and roughly takes an hour to the last bridge. From the bridge proceed for 300meters to a signpost for 4 Gorillas lodge where you will make your last turn. From this signpost, it takes roughly 1 km to 4 Gorillas lodge. The entire road trip takes approximately 8 to 9 hours with minimum stopovers.
BY AIR
There are daily scheduled early morning flights to and from Kisoro airstrip from Entebbe international airport.
Chartered flights to Kisoro airstrip that offer flexibility in time are also available on request to and from Entebbe international airport.
From Kisoro airstrip 4 gorillas lodge offers airstrip pick up services to the lodge at a cost.
FROM KIGALI IN RWANDA
Fly to Kigali international airport and connect by road to Rushaga sector through Cyanika border in Kisoro which takes about 5 to 6 hours to 4 Gorillas lodge.
