Buhoma Lodge is one of the top five most luxurious places to stay in the Buhoma region of the greater Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. The lodge has a total of 10 ensuite wooden chalets each with a private balcony overlooking the lush Bwindi forest – sleeping here pretty much feels like you are sharing a bedroom with the Mountain gorillas. Safari to Buhoma Lodge
A Safari to Buhoma Lodge will allow you to experience the comfort and hospitality the locally trained team at exclusive camps & lodges offer to their clientele.
Safari to Buhoma Lodge by Road:
Form Entebbe, it takes approximately 9hours driving to get to the luxurious Buhoma Lodge. Typically you will start out your drive at about 7:00 am and after 3 hours you will take a short break at the equator where you may choose to take photos at the equator or simply sit down and enjoy a locally grown and brewed Uganda coffee. At the Equator also lies a chain of local souvenir stores that mainly sell African fabric, crafts, necklaces, and Ugandan coffee and so much more for you to see & buy and take back home with you after your Safari to Buhoma Lodge. From the Equator, you will continue with your drive to Buhoma Lodge with yet another stop in Mbarara for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre where you will have the option of eating off the local buffet or rather order of the Al carte menu.
After your sumptuous lunch, you will embark on the final leg of your drive to get to Buhoma Lodge. This leg of the journey will last roundabout 4.5 hours and the last bits will be through the scenic countryside – keep your camera handy.
On arrival at Buhoma Lodge, you will be welcomed by the smiley faces of the amazing team responsible for your stay whilst on a Safari to Buhoma Lodge.
Safari to Buhoma Lodge by flying with Aerolink Uganda:
Flying is, without doubt, the best & fastest way to get to Buhoma Lodge. Aerolink Uganda operates daily flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi airport. Typically these flights depart Entebbe at 7:00 am and get to Kihihi at about 8:45 am. ensure you leave your hotel in time for check in at 6:15 am. see flight schedules below
| From | To | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 7:00am | 8:45am | |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 9:45am | 11:25am | Operates daily except during the Low season Months of April‚ May & November. |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 10:15am | 11:25am | Operates daily except during the Low season Months of April‚ May & November. |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 11:45am | 1:30pm | |
| Entebbe | Kihihi | 12:00 noon | 2:45am | |
| Kihihi | Entebbe | 2:55pm | 3:55pm |
Getting from Kihihi Airport to Buhoma Lodge in Bwindi
If you are on an organized Safari to Buhoma Lodge with Realm Africa Safaris™, we will arrange for a private guide to meet, greet, and transfer you to Buhoma Lodge. The journey between Kihihi Airport and Buhoma Lodge will last about 80minutes driving on a dirt road – we prefer using our most reliable state of art Toyota Landcruisers for this route.
What to expect while at Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is owned and operated by Uganda Exclusive Camps, one of the most established operators based in Entebbe.
Their properties include …
Uganda: Bwindi Forest: Buhoma Lodge
Uganda: Murchison Falls: Baker’s Lodge (Currently Closed)
Uganda: Queen Elizabeth: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
All of these properties are in decent locations, are reasonably well run and offer a strong range of activities. We often recommend them for inclusion in trips.
Dining options
- The food service at Buhoma Lodge is usually of reasonably high quality.
- Meals are usually served at separate tables, in conventional restaurant style. Private dining is also offered, as well as room service.
- Special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and other variations should not be a problem, so long as you let us know at the time of booking.
Power and connectivity
- The property runs on generator power, with regular 230V AC electricity available 24 hours and there are no great restrictions on using higher power items such as hair dryers.
- There are no power outlets in the rooms, but there is a central station for charging electronic equipment. Outlets are British standard three rectangular pin format. Adaptors are usually available, but it is always worth bringing your own, in which case we recommend buying them in advance rather than trying to get them at the airport on the way since they often run out.
- WiFi is available in the main areas at this property. Connection speeds are likely to be slow and could be intermittent.
- There are some mobile phone signals in this location.
Child policy
- There is no minimum age at this property.
- However, the camp is not specifically geared up for children, is unfenced, and could be potentially very dangerous. Adult supervision is essential at all times.
- Although the staff and guides will naturally try to tailor the experience to suit all guests, there are no special facilities for children, who are obliged to behave with due consideration for other guests.
- Please note that the minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years old – learn why
Tipping guide
In Africa tipping is definitely not obligatory, but it is advisable to appreciate good service. If you feel that the service provided has been excellent, then you may consider giving tips as follows …
- Lead guide: USD 10 per guest per day
Assistant guide or tracker: USD 5 per guest per day
Camp staff : USD 5 per guest per day - Staff understand that guests of different nationalities come very different tipping cultures and adjust their expectations accordingly, so you really should tip as you feel comfortable.
- Tips are usually given in cash, USD, EUR, GBP and ZAR being the most common currencies. We recommend bring clean Notes with no marking or tear on them. They also should be not older than 2009.
