Remote, beautiful, intimate; and at 2,000 metres above sea level, it is Uganda’s highest lodge. Picture this: You are sitting up on a ridge, above the clouds, looking across to the Virunga volcanoes. Behind you is the primordial, mysterious and impenetrable forest that is Bwindi. As you sit there, drinking your chilled wine, you smile. You smile because you know that your personal butler is lighting the fire in your cottage and setting out your freshly laundered clothes. In the kitchen a gorgeous meal is being prepared, and tomorrow after breakfast you will walk from the lodge to the Nkuringo trailhead and track the gorillas. Guests at Clouds stay in their own cottage – there are 5 double cottages and 2 family cottages. Built of local volcanic stone, every cottage has a large sitting room with fireplace, vast armchairs, hand-woven carpets and artwork from Uganda’s best artists.

The lodge is situated within easy walking distance of the trail where guests can begin their gorilla trekking adventure. Tracking gorillas is a highlight, but you can also immerse yourself in the relaxed vibe of the lodge, partake in community activities, indulge in massages and just enjoy the rarity of being pampered in such a spectacular setting. The main lodge feels like a ski chalet – soaring ceilings, massive exposed wooden beams, big picture windows with endless views of treetops, volcanoes and mountains. Activities at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge include gorilla trekking, forest walks, bird watching and cultural visits. The local community is an important stakeholder in both the lodge and the forest, and leads the way in making the tracking the Nkuringa gorillas an enriching experience.