Mount Gahinga Lodge | Virunga Volcanoes | Ultimate Travel Co
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SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION

MOUNT GAHINGA LODGE, VIRUNGA VOLCANOES

MOUNT GAHINGA LODGE

SIMPLE COMFORT

Will your most insightful experience at Mount Gahinga Lodge be climbing the slopes of a volcano, encountering a Rwandan gorilla, or meeting members of one of Africa’s oldest tribes?

Your first impression of Mount Gahinga Lodge could well be one of rightness. The Lodge’s bandas have been built in the traditional Ugandan style with stone walls and roofs thatched in papyrus, so they assume a natural place in the surrounding environment. Your next impressions will be of simple comfort, with added touches of style.

But perhaps it’s the things you’ll do on your luxury, tailor-made holiday to Uganda that will live longest in your memory. You could, for example, arrange to visit the gorillas of Rwanda (Mount Gahinga is close to the Rwandan border), or search out golden monkeys in the local forest. You could interact with the welcoming Batwa people and learn about their culture. Or even track wildlife with a Batwa warrior in traditional dress.

Mount Gahinga Lodge | Virunga Volcanoes | Ultimate Travel Co
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OVERVIEW

MOUNT GAHINGA LODGE, VIRUNGA VOLCANOES

At a glance

  • Exclusive adventure lodge nestling in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes
  • Set in the supreme southwestern tip of Uganda
  • Choice of just six guest bandas named after the nearby volcanoes and surrounded by luxuriant gardens
  • Design inspired by traditional local homes, using eco-friendly materials
  • Stone walls and thatched papyrus roofs
  • All have open fireplaces
  • Modern en suite bathrooms with double vanity units and hot showers
  • Dining in the main lodge, featuring a wide viewing veranda and cosy central fireplace

For leisure and pleasure

  • Safaris and trekking through the forest after golden monkeys
  • Rwandan gorilla safaris arranged
  • Hiking across rich countryside towards the Virunga Volcanoes
  • Batwa heritage experience, tracking wild game through the bush with a traditionally-dressed tribesman
  • Interactive cultural tours and dance performances in partnership with the Batwa people – one of Africa’s oldest tribes
  • Pampering and massage

Testimonial 6
“IN SAFE HANDS, EVEN WHEN PLANS CHANGE”
Every detail of our Patagonia tour was expertly arranged – from transfers and flights to the choice of hotels. When our onward flight to the Falklands was delayed by two days, The Ultimate Travel Company stepped in immediately and secured a hotel for us. It was an enormous relief, especially as we don’t speak Spanish and had no idea what to do next. That level of thoughtful, responsive service stayed with us – it turned a potential travel hiccup into a lasting positive memory.
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“FABULOUS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA”
Excellent advice received regarding our first trip to South Africa. We were given very personalised recommendations based on what we hoped to experience during our holiday, and the suggested lodges were absolutely fabulous. All transfers ran like clockwork, with polite and friendly drivers. From the beautifully printed, detailed itinerary to the elegant document case, luggage tags, and the informative app, every detail contributed to a sense of luxurious, premium service.
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“THREE HOLIDAYS IN AND STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEDED”
Dan Mills organised perfectly a challenging itinerary to incorporate a wedding we were attending in Kathmandu. A fantastic balance of trekking, rafting, safari, sightseeing and R&R. This was our third holiday with Ultimate Travel and we cannot recommend highly enough

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