Haven Lodge Buhoma is a mid-range accommodation option in Buhoma village — 700m from trailhead. Rates range from $100–$220 per person per night. Key highlights: 700m walk to the gorilla trailhead, family-run since 2007 — genuine local knowledge, excellent traditional ugandan cuisine.
Quick Facts
- Category:
- Mid-Range
- Price range:
- $100–$220 per person per night
- Location:
- Buhoma village — 700m from trailhead
- Facilities:
- 10 amenities
- Activities:
- 5 options
About Haven Lodge Buhoma
Haven Lodge Buhoma sits 700 metres from the Buhoma gorilla trailhead, making it one of the most practical bases for gorilla trekking in Bwindi. The walk to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point takes under ten minutes on foot — useful on early-morning trek days when briefings begin at 8 AM and the forest can be cool and misty. The property opened in 2007 and has been run by the same family ever since. Eight stone cottages are spread through a garden of banana, tropical flower beds, and hardwood trees that give the compound a shaded, unhurried character. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom, a private veranda, and solid construction that keeps rooms cool during the day and warm on cool highland nights — the lodge sits at 1,535 metres, and evenings in Buhoma can be fresh. The restaurant is a genuine standout. The kitchen serves matoke — steamed green banana, the Ugandan staple — alongside groundnut stew, fresh tilapia from Lake George, roasted plantain, and vegetable dishes sourced from nearby farms. International options are available, but many guests end up ordering Ugandan food every night. Packed lunches for gorilla trek days are prepared on request. Half-board rates include breakfast and dinner. The family team has worked with gorilla guides and trackers in Buhoma for years and can give guests a realistic picture of what to expect on trek day: which trails are muddier after rain, how long the walk typically takes to find the habituated families, and what to bring. Permits ($800 per person) are obtained through a registered Uganda tour operator — the lodge can recommend operators they have worked with directly. Beyond gorilla trekking, the lodge arranges community walks through Buhoma village, the Batwa cultural trail, a coffee-farm experience, and forest birdwatching. The Buhoma area has over 350 recorded bird species, including the African green broadbill and several Albertine Rift endemics. Generator power provides electricity throughout the property. Laundry service is available with one day's notice. Wi-Fi is present in the main building, with variable connectivity typical of remote Uganda.
Highlights
700m walk to the gorilla trailhead
Family-run since 2007 — genuine local knowledge
Excellent traditional Ugandan cuisine
Facilities
- 8 stone garden cottages
- En-suite bathroom
- Private veranda
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tropical garden
- Laundry service
- Generator power
- Wi-Fi (main building)
- Packed lunches on request
Activities
These activities can be arranged through Haven Lodge Buhoma or nearby operators. Gorilla trekking requires a separate permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
- Gorilla trekking
- Community walk
- Coffee experience
- Birdwatching
- Batwa Trail
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