Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary

Inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, Gorilla Forest Lodge is a compact safari retreat designed around access to the forest and its mountain gorillas. Reopened in June 2025 after a complete overhaul, the lodge has 10 standalone suites set along a wooded hillside, each with a private viewing deck and broad outlooks over the jungle canopy. Interiors combine locally crafted materials with canopied beds, large round soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows that keep the rainforest close. The open-sided lounge, bar and dining area form the social center, while an Explorer’s Lounge provides context on local wildlife and conservation. Guests can arrange guided forest walks and gorilla treks, then return for spa treatments, sundowners around the fire and dinner amid the sounds of the forest.