The closest start for gorilla tracking in Uganda, this lodge is found in the northern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National park, South western side of Uganda. Cradled on a high ridge in the Buhoma sector is Silverback Lodge, an eco-conscious center that got its name from the endangered mountain gorillas species called silverback gorillas it houses.
This sliver of nature’s goodness is the closest lodge to the starting point of gorilla tracking, just a 5-minute walk to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) headquarters, making it an ideal place for nature thrill seekers and gorilla trekking enthusiasts. It sits on a 124- square mile ridge with a power-exuding quiet luxury and comfort, as panoramic views of the carpeted, tangled, forest spread down below in all its green finery.
Known for its eco-friendly construction, the lodge features elegant minimalist, modern designs using local materials like sisal, slate, stone and wood creating a rugged outdoorsy theme for the guests. A true linkage to nature.
Silverback lodge offers a dazzling array of activities to make a second home. These include; first the creme de la creme: gorilla trekking through the misty, sacred feeling, green sprawling forest floor, birdwatching and Batwa cultural encounters.
12 luxury cabins designed for quietness, comfort and retreat. It boasts of wood fire places for a medieval aristocratic feel of a roaring fire in the evenings. Large windows that open onto private verandas with forest view, calm and curated for connection with the ancient wild of Bwindi. Spacious bathrooms with a gilded, sunken bathtub to soothe away stress with a hot bath or awaken nerves with a cold refreshing bath while Bwindi mists keep mystical watch. Eco-friendly, luxury linen robes to wrap you in a soft hug thereafter
A personal butler per cabin to cater for every need from the first hi to the last goodbye, even if it’s a cup of complimentary calming chamomile tea or strong arabica coffee in the wee hours of the sleeping morning.
Very efficient laundry services to keep fresh for the daily outdoor excursions.
The bedrooms offer a pillow menu to cater for a sound sleep pattern and a well-stocked minibar with assorted complimentary beverages. An in room electronic safe for all personal valuables to keep the mind free of worry. The lodge also has a massage spa called ‘wellness spa’, to offer holistic soothing of the body.
Ngali restaurant perched on the ridge with open wide decks offers mouthwatering local and international cuisine with excellent 24-hour service and an even more perfect view of the gorilla natural habitats. An on-ground boutique and stores for personal needs, curio shops for memoirs and keepsakes to carry a piece of Bwindi with.
A stay at Silverback is the ideal monumental high for all looking for a mergence with ancient mother nature.