Clouds mountain gorilla lodge is situated on a ridge above the clouds within the chained Virunga volcanoes. Travelers enjoy the primordial, mysterious, and impenetrable forest of Bwindi. As they sip chilled wine, freshly brewed coffee, freshly squeezed juice, and colored whisky while you smile

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge makes visitors happy because they know that their personal butler will light the fire in the cottage that the Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge kitchen is accompanied by gorgeous meals prepared alongside the Nkuringo Trailhead, and that mountain gorilla tracking is available. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

Clouds mountain gorilla lodge guests stay in their own cottage, made out of local volcanic stone. Every cottage has a large sitting room with a fireplace, vast armchairs, and hand-woven carpets. Each cottage has the work of one of Uganda’s most respected artists, called "Clouds 9." Click here to see our recommended mountain trekking tour.

Mountain gorilla tracking is the number one agenda item for many of Uganda’s tourists. By all means, enjoy Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge as you track gorillas while you’re here, stay a bit longer, immerse yourself in a relaxed vibe, partake in beauty treatments, partake in community walks, and have the rarity of being pampered.

The main lodge at Clouds Rest has a rare feel because of the soaring ceilings, endless views of treetops, big picture windows, massive exposed wooden beams, Virunga chained volcanoes, and mountains, as well as the gentle, warm welcome and tranquil dedication of the personal butlers.

Mountain gorilla tracking

The major tourist attraction in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi National Park is mountain gorilla tracking. Each gorilla group is tracked by a maximum of 8 travelers per day. A mountain gorilla trekking permit costs $800 per trek for non-foreign residents, $700 for a foreign resident in Uganda, $500 for the rest of Africa's citizens, and 300,000 Uganda shillings for East African citizens.

Hiking Top of Heaven Hill

Tourists can participate in the hike to the top of Heaven Hill from the lodge because it is the highest spot with rewarding, beautiful scenery. The Heaven Hill is situated at a high altitude such that, on clear weather, you see many of the Virunga volcanoes, such as Mount Muhabura, Mount Mgahinga, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Nyiragongo, and Mount Nyamuragira.

Horned Chameleon Tracking

Take part in tracking the unique three-horned Jackson’s chameleon experience. This type of chameleon can only survive at an altitude starting from 1600 meters above sea level. Horned chameleon tracking is normally done near Bwindi Backpacker’s Lodge between 1800 meters above sea level and 2022 meters above sea level, and this is where this lodge is located. 

Nkuringo Batwa Experience

The Batwa used to survive on wild game meat from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, but when it was established as a protected area in 1991, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO because of the endangered great apes. The Batwa community, who used to stay in the forest, was evicted from the forest and resettled near the forest.

Bakiga Community Tour

The Bakiga community tour takes tourists through the journey of sustainable tourism in remote areas of Uganda, showcasing the lifestyle and culture of the Bakiga people. Interpreted by one of the trained community guides, who will take you to the Nombe community, where you will witness the sites of brewing masters.

Birding Tour

The Nkuringo sector is one of the best bird watching destinations in southwestern Uganda. Nkuringo sector bird species include grey-crowned cranes, pink-footed puffbacks, Ameson's antpeckers, Waller's starlings, Klaas's cuckoos, African cuckoos, barred long-tailed cuckoos, white-throated greenbuls, common bulbuls, African blue flycatchers, and red-headed bluebills, among others.

The greatest time of year to see the gorillas in Bwindi Forest is in the dry season, which runs from December to February and June to September; it’s considered the busiest time for gorilla trekking. However, tourists can trek to mountain gorillas at any time of the year.