Uganda Camps & Lodges
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Uganda
Camp Details
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge sits on a mountain ridge with sweeping views of the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley. Remote, beautiful and intimate, it feels like a country house hotel transported to one of Africa’s most spectacular settings.
A maximum of eight permits per group are issued each day, ensuring that the tracking experience is exclusive and intimate. There are three groups of gorillas that can be tracked at Nkuringo—Posho, Christmas and Nkuringo—and the trailhead for all three is at our doorstep, a short walk from Clouds. A further seven gorilla groups are located at Rushaga, including the Habituation Group, which allows more time for a more immersive and involved experience. With only four permits per day—and at a premium cost—it’s an experience many feel is worth every penny. Rushaga is a 30–40 minute drive from Clouds, weather permitting.
WHY CHOOSE CLOUDS?
- Award-winning lodge
- Your own personal butler
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- One of the world’s most stunning views
- The highest lodge in Uganda
- The sight of the volcanoes, glowing red through the night sky
- Great afro-alpine bird species (Including at least 10 Bwindi endemics)
- Steps away from the Nkuringo trailhead for gorilla tracking
- Community partnership and involvement
- Fireplaces in every room
- Cozy duvets to ward off the chill
- In partnership with Africa Wildlife Foundation and International Gorilla Conservation Project
- Probably the most comfortable lodge in the Bwindi area
- Great, fresh food, much of it grown in our own organic garden
Gorilla tracking from Clouds
How close is Clouds to the gorilla trailhead?
The Nkuringo trailhead is a short walk from the lodge, which is unusual in Bwindi and means no long pre-dawn drive. Three gorilla groups can be tracked from Nkuringo: Posho, Christmas and Nkuringo. A maximum of eight permits are issued per group each day, so tracking stays small and intimate.
Can we do the gorilla habituation experience from here?
Yes. A further seven groups are based at Rushaga, a 30 to 40 minute drive from Clouds, weather permitting, and these include the habituation group, which allows far more time with the gorillas. Only four permits are issued per day and they carry a premium cost, so we advise booking well ahead.
What is the lodge itself like?
It sits on a mountain ridge with views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley, and is the highest lodge in Uganda, so evenings are cold; every room has a fireplace and there are warm duvets. Each guest has a personal butler, and much of the food comes from the lodge's organic garden.
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Clouds Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar; Apr; May; Oct; Nov | – | US $ 880 |
| 2025 | Jan; Feb; Jun; July; Aug; Sept; Dec | – | US $ 1470 |
| 2026 | Mar; Apr; May; Oct; Nov | – | US $ 970 |
| 2026 | Jan; Feb; Jun; July; Aug; Sept; Dec | – | US $ 1620 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Clouds Mountain Lodge rates include: All meals, teas & coffees and bar (except premium brands), laundry.
Gorilla tracking from Clouds
How close is Clouds to the gorilla trailhead?
The Nkuringo trailhead is a short walk from the lodge, which is unusual in Bwindi and means no long pre-dawn drive. Three gorilla groups can be tracked from Nkuringo: Posho, Christmas and Nkuringo. A maximum of eight permits are issued per group each day, so tracking stays small and intimate.
Can we do the gorilla habituation experience from here?
Yes. A further seven groups are based at Rushaga, a 30 to 40 minute drive from Clouds, weather permitting, and these include the habituation group, which allows far more time with the gorillas. Only four permits are issued per day and they carry a premium cost, so we advise booking well ahead.
What is the lodge itself like?
It sits on a mountain ridge with views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley, and is the highest lodge in Uganda, so evenings are cold; every room has a fireplace and there are warm duvets. Each guest has a personal butler, and much of the food comes from the lodge's organic garden.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 15 years and above are welcome at Clouds.
Gorilla tracking from Clouds
How close is Clouds to the gorilla trailhead?
The Nkuringo trailhead is a short walk from the lodge, which is unusual in Bwindi and means no long pre-dawn drive. Three gorilla groups can be tracked from Nkuringo: Posho, Christmas and Nkuringo. A maximum of eight permits are issued per group each day, so tracking stays small and intimate.
Can we do the gorilla habituation experience from here?
Yes. A further seven groups are based at Rushaga, a 30 to 40 minute drive from Clouds, weather permitting, and these include the habituation group, which allows far more time with the gorillas. Only four permits are issued per day and they carry a premium cost, so we advise booking well ahead.
What is the lodge itself like?
It sits on a mountain ridge with views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley, and is the highest lodge in Uganda, so evenings are cold; every room has a fireplace and there are warm duvets. Each guest has a personal butler, and much of the food comes from the lodge's organic garden.
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