Everything to know about Trackers Safari Lodge: A Luxurious African Safari Retreat.
Trackers Safari Lodge is a luxury safari lodge in Uganda’s Greater Bwindi National Park that exudes the romance and beauty of a the mighty Bwindi Forest while offering every modern comfort and convenience. The classic safari experience is unsurpassed with gorilla viewing and the most qualified gorilla tracking team in Uganda. Your exclusive adventure will provide detailed insights into the complex and fascinating ecosystems of the Uganda’s Bwindi Forest.
Trackers Safari Lodge is located in Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is one of Africa’s most diverse forests formed as a part of a much larger forest belt that stretched south to the slopes of the Virunga Mountains until about 500 years ago when agriculturalists encroached on the forest and started planting food.
Set on an altitude of 1500m just five minutes’ drive from the park Headquarters Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to at least 120 mammal species including its famous residents – the Mountain Gorillas.
Trackers Lodge Location
Trackers Safari Lodge is located in Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park just 5 minutes’ drive from Park headquarters where tourists are briefed before Gorilla tracking commences. Buhoma remains the park’s busiest tourist focus partly because it was the first to be launched in 1993 but also because of the ease of accessibility compared to other sectors.
ACCOMODATION
Trackers Safari Lodge offers stylishly decorated accommodation, with log chalets, grass thatched roofs, and wooden floors. The lodge has 11 spacious luxurious self-contained chalets with King Size beds and orthopedic mattresses.
GENERAL FACILITIES
- Private Expansive balconies
- Multi cuisine restaurant
- Bar + Lounge
- Outdoor fire place
- Poolside bar
- Secure on-site Car parking lot
- Health club with Sauna, steam bath, Gym, Jacuzzi
- Massage parlor
- A vegetable gardenHealth club
- Swimming pool
- 24 Hour security
- Room Service
- Complimentary high speed WIFI
- Craft & Souvenir shop
- Airstrip transportation
- Standby generator
- Front office/ Reception
- Intercom
TRACKERS SAFARI LODGE RESTAURANT
Dining at Trackers Safari Lodge is a cozy and intimate affair. Our spacious restaurant is located on the lodge’s main building overlooking the dense forest of Bwindi. This non-smoking restaurant has both indoor and outdoor sitting space served by an open kitchen which allows guests to either participate in the preparation of their meals or watch our spectacular chefs do their magic.
Our beautiful handcrafted furniture in the dining room await guests to serve up meals of the highest standard. With beautiful cutlery and crockery fit for a king, the dining room is the perfect place to spend an evening. Fine cuisine is paired with superb wines, which can be found in our well stocked wine cellar in the bar.
As an all-inclusive lodge, we keep a steady flow of mouthwatering dishes right from Breakfast, mid-morning tea, Lunch, afternoon tea/ snacks and Dinner. A lunch box is available for all guests heading out for a Gorilla Trek.
MAIN LOUNGE & BAR
Elegant and central, the spacious lounge is positioned on top of the main building giving you stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Sit, relax and relive every moment of your safari, because when you stay at Trackers Safari Lodge, every moment is memorable.
The outdoor terrace is perfect for whiling the day away with a pair of binoculars. The bar and lounge entices guests to pre- or post-dinner drinks by the fireside. Our professional barmen will mix together the freshest ingredients to make interesting and unique cocktails.
The bar also has a cellar which offers a treat for the avid wine connoisseur as well as the learning amateur. Sit back, relax and let our staff will assist you by suggesting the perfect wine and drinks of your choice.
THE HEALTH CLUB
Along with a well-equipped mini- gym, sauna and steam-bath, our health club offers an array of pampering treatments at the luxurious spa – a must in completing your all-round rejuvenating safari experience.
We understand the need for our guests to keep their workout routines so we let you work out at your pace without an instructor. Alternatively, take a dip in our swimming pool, positioned just meters away from the health club or bask in the glorious sun on one of the sun loungers and soak in some vitamin D. When the heat is on, cool down on the open-air pool-side bar with an ice cold drink in hand.
The sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi are at your disposal during your stay with us. Kindly inform the reception staff in advance so that we can prepare for you.
THE CURIO SHOP
We run a small Curio shop next to the main reception. It is stocked with a stunning range of African pieces ranging from traditional ornaments, handcrafted jewellery and beautiful safari gear. The curio shop is enough to entice any avid shopper and collector.
Some of the items in our shop are from women in the community who rely on the proceeds from these sales to look after their families so when you buy a product, you are helping to improve the livelihood of poor women and families.
Trackers safari lodge rates
| Room type | Seasons | |
| High Season | Low season (March, April, May, November) | |
| Single (per person) | $750 | $638 |
| Double / Twin (per room) | $1000 | $850 |
| Triple Room (Per room) | $1,180 | $1003 |
| Family Room (Per room) | $2,280 | $1,938 |
| Super Luxury (Per room) | $1,600 | $1,360 |
RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation
- Full Board Meals
- House Wine & local beers/spirits
- Teas & Coffees
- Soft drinks/Mineral Water
- Swimming pool access
- Gym & Spa Access
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Unlimited Wi-Fi Access
RATES EXCLUDE
- Gorilla Permits
- All transfers to the Lodge
- Domestic Flights
- Items of a personal nature
ACTIVITIES AT TRACKERS SAFARI LODGE
- Gorilla tracking
- Bird watching
- Muyanga waterfall walk in bwindi
- Rushura hill walk in bwindi
- Mazubujiro loop
- Buhoma-Nkuringo
- The habiyanja trail
- Batwa Pygmy experience
- Community/Village walks
- Golfing in Kihihi
How to get to trackers safari lodge
BY AIR.
Domestic flight: Entebbe International airport – Kihihi Airstrip
Journey time: 1hr: 10 mins
Transfer from airstrip to the lodge by road
Journey Time: 1hr: 30 mins
Transfers are handled by the lodge using comfortable 4 wheel Drive Land cruisers with a pop up roof.
By Road
Buhoma can be approached along several different routes that converge near the town of Butogota, 17 Km north of the park entrance.
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From Kampala and the East
Buhoma is 465 Km West of Kampala and 190 Kms west of Mbarara
The journey from Kampala usually takes 8 hours but spare a full day. It’s important to have an early start.
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From Kasese and the North
Mbarara road to Katunguru running past the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for tree climbing lions.
The distance from Kasese is 170 Km covered in 5 hours on nonstop driving.
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From Kabale and the South
Drive 108 Kms from Kabale to Buhoma. Journey time is about 3 hours. Follow the Kisoro road out of Kabale for 18 Km to Hamurwa, then turn right at the turn off sign posted for Buhoma and continue for 60Km via Kanungu to Kanyantorogo where you turn off to Butogota.
Alternatively, use the scenic but slower route through Ruhija taking the sign posted short cut left, turn 5 Km before Butogota.
Getting there on foot
This is unusual but most exciting way to get to Buhoma from Nkuringo. The hike runs through the national park to the South Western Trail head of Nkuringo and the hike is not steep. It takes 5 hours with a good chance of spotting black and white colobus monkeys, L’hoest’s monkey, red tailed monkey as well as forest birds. This hike costs USD 30
Trackers Lodge contacts
Telephone contacts
+256 394 890 803 (Land line)
+256 777 326 175 (Office mobile)
+256 772 411 715 (General Manager)
+256772465023 (Emergency contact)
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