Tourism is relatively new in Uganda and accommodation range is more limited than some other African destinations, with many of the lodges being located near to National Parks to offer close proximity and ease of access to wildlife. Many of the camps and lodges afford incredible views over Uganda’s cloud forest or are situated in the heart of the parks. Saso Uganda Safaris also offer Uganda safaris and can select the ideal accommodation to perfectly suit your itinerary.

Travelers revere Uganda for its gorilla-filled jungles, awe-inspiring Nile waterfalls, and untamed, un-touristy safaris through the African savanna plains. But suppose you’re visiting this enchanted tiny country for Gorilla trekking.

Mahogany Springs Safari LodgeTucked into the Virunga Volcanoes mountain range, this property comprises sun-splashed cottages and a sweeping main lodge overlooking the Munyanga River and the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Apoka Safari Lodge Kidepo Valley National Park inhabits Uganda’s northernmost tip, a short distance from South Sudan and Kenya. This is the safari vacation you’ve always pictured: a dry, fawn-colored landscape dotted with Tim Burton–esque acacia shrubs and fat Kigelia trees, and the roar of lions rolling in from distant hills.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge This eight-cottage lodge, housed in a converted coffee processing plant, has sweeping views of both the thickly wooded Kyambura Gorge and the wonderfully biodiverse Queen Elizabeth National Park. The 764-square-mile park is home to almost 100 mammal species and more than 600 species of birds, thanks to its varied habitat, from papyrus swamps to crater lakes to open, rolling savannah. Kyambura Gorge is contemporary and luxe, built from locally sourced, environmentally friendly materials fitted and made my local craftsmen.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge Also located on the Nkuringo, Bwindi Southside, trailhead; a couple of meeters before you get to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (listed above).

Nkuringo Bwindi Luxury Lodge (and it’s neighbour Clouds Lodge) have almost exclusive access to the habituated gorilla families in the Nkuringo region. Gorilla treks start just down the hill at park HQ and wind through interesting and colourful villages and beautifully uniform tea plantations before heading deep into the forest.

Buhoma Lodge Set in the Northern Section of Bwindi, Buhoma trailhead, the easiest of the four trailheads to get to, Buhoma enjoys effortless access to the park and is an excellent base from which to hike the jungle gorilla trekking and explore the area.