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All you need to know

Intro

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Uganda. This camp is one of the most remote and atmospheric in Africa.

Highlights
  • Frequently visited by gorilla families due to its unique location
  • Exclusive camp with only eight tents, the perfect base for a once in a lifetime trip to track mountain gorillas
  • Opportunity for community interaction, including the local Batwa Pygmies
  • Specially customised sedan chairs with support and harness allows less able guests to be carried into the rainforest to track the gorillas in their natural habitat
  • An established philanthropy project at Bwindi Community Hospital which guests can visit
Need To Know

Rates include:

  • All meals
  • All drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Laundry
  • Community walk
  • Concession fees (for 2016)

Rates exclude:

  • Premium alcoholic drinks
  • Gorilla permits
  • Transfers to and from airstrips
  • Gratuities to driver / guides and staff
  • All items of a personal nature, telephone calls and curio shop purchases
  • Medical insurance
  • Concession fees (for 2015)

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Child Policy

We welcome children of all ages at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

  • Children aged 2 and younger stay free of charge
  • Children aged 3 - 15 pay child reduction rate when sharing with 2 full paying adults - please enquire for more details.
  • In all other circumstances children pay the applicable adult fare.
  • Children aged 15 and younger are required to share with their parents.
  • The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years
Accommodation

The eight tents at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp are stylish and spacious, each featuring two queen sized beds. In addition to the comfortable warm beds, each tent has a huge bathtub that looks straight into the jungle canopy ideal for soaking tired muscles after a day spent observing and meeting gorillas. Observe rare forest species while soaking in the tub, followed by a cocktail on the private viewing deck served by your personal attendant.

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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