Gift of Nature Lodge is one of the budget lodges located in Ruhija sector northeastern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. It is 52 kilometers from Kabale town, 44 kms from Buhoma, 462 kms from Kampala and 502 kilometers from Entebbe. Gift of Nature is close to the starting point of your gorilla trek in Bwindi in Ruhija sector. It is a great place to stay on your gorilla safari to Bwindi, based on the lodges’ special atmosphere, clean and self contained rooms, friendly and welcoming staff all from local villages and trained by the lodge you will have a great experience.
How to access Gift of Nature Lodge
By road: You can access Gift of Nature Lodge from Kampala/Entebbe by private and public transport which is approximately 8-9 hours, for public transport you will need to board buses that go to Kihihi or Kanyantorogo or Butogota and Buhoma towns then from here you can hire a motorcycle (boda bodas) to take you to Gift of Nature Lodge which costs around USD10.
By air: You can access Gift of Nature Lodge by flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro, or from Kajjansi airstrip and Garuga airstrip to Kayonza airstrip from here you will be transfer to the hotel, the hotel can as well organize for you the transfer
Rooms and Prices of Gift of Nature Lodge
Gift of Nature Lodge provides clean and good accommodation facilities for travelers visiting Bwindi for a gorilla trek. The lodge’s detailed architect and ambience creates a tranquil relaxing and inviting impression you will only see at our hotel. Upon entering the rooms that are bursting with modernity; then comes the fusion that should provide for a contemporary experience, like no other. There are options when choosing accommodation; Gift of Nature offers cottages and standard rooms, all with en-suite facilities. The rate card ranges from USD100 sharing per person per night for a Standard Cottage and USD80 sharing per person per night for the Main House during high reason months of December, January, February, June, July, August, and September. The room rates are inclusive of meals on daily full board basis.
Activities to do during your stay at Gift Nature Lodge in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Buhoma sector
While your stay at Gift of Nature Lodge you will be able to go for gorilla tracking in Bwindi, this will depend on which sector you secure your gorilla tracking permits that is either Ruhija or Buhoma sectors, from the lodge you will walk a short distance to the starting point for briefing and then start off your gorilla trek in Bwindi but if you permits are booked for Buhoma, you will drive a short distance to get to the starting point where the trek starts at 8am in the morning.
Bird Watching
Gift of Nature Lodge is located adjacent to Bwindi Forest which has over 400 bird species while your stay here you will have a chance to spot some birds, you can as well organize with the lodge for a full day birding activity.
Safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha and Mweya
Gift of Nature is located close to Queen Elizabeth National park, with this your stay here during your gorilla trek you are able to visit both sections of Mweya and Ishasha for wildlife viewing and game safari.
Batwa Cultural Experience
Gift of Nature Lodge is located within the batwa communities, you will have a chance to interact with them during your stay here where you will learn about their day to day life, enjoy their local dances and art.
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