Luxury Clouds mountain gorilla lodge – Bwindi impenetrable National park in Uganda
Luxury clouds mountain gorilla lodge – The lodge is remote. It is beautiful. It is intimate. Clouds is unique in Uganda: a pioneer eco- tourism hotel that was built in partnership with USAID, AWF and the Nkuringo community (NCCDF). The lodge hosts 9 of Ugandan’s top artists displaying their works. It embraces community and indulgent service in perfect combination. The main lodge feels like a ski chalet in the Alps. Or a stone palace in the Rocky Mountains. Soaring ceilings, massive exposed wooden beams, big picture windows with endless views of treetops, volcanoes and mountains. But with the gentle and warm welcome, the quiet dedication of the personal butlers and the smiles on the faces of virtually all the staff, this can only be in Uganda. Accommodation Guests at Clouds stay in large cottages built of local volcanic stone. Each one has a large sitting room with double-sided fireplace, vast overstuffed armchairs, hand-woven carpets, private verandah and comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. There are 5 double cottages and 2 family cottages (each with 2 private bedrooms and en -suite bathroom Views, Open views abound of the valley and the majestic Virunga volcanoes. Often one can see the volcanoes glowing red in the night sky.
Closest Major Airport Kigali, Rwanda (6 hours) Entebbe (12.5 hours). General Voltage: 220 V Outlet: Square 3 pin and round 2 pin. Communication: MTN mobile phone service | Wi-Fi in main area.
Fauna and flora around the lodge.
Birding:
Over 100 bird species can be seen in the forest near the lodge.
Mammals:
A large variety from primates like colobus, red tailed monkeys and small antelope to nocturnal animals like genets and civets can be seen in the forest near the Lodge.
Special Attractions:
The Nkuringo gorilla family home range is around a 1.5 hours hike from the lodge (the starting point is directly outside of the lodge) depending on the movement of the group. There are currently 3 gorilla families in Nkuringo sector with an additional 8 habituated gorilla families Rushaga sector that are also easily accessible from luxury Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (45 min drive to the starting point).
Accessibility:
By Road Clouds is approximately 11 hours from Kampala. By Air Daily scheduled flights take 1 hour 15 mins and fly into Kisoro (34 kms | 2 hours from the lodge). Charters can easily be arranged as well.