Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge is situated on a peninsula above Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, southwest Uganda, offering stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
The lodge is conveniently located near the trekking areas of Rushaga, Nkuringo, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you can encounter mountain gorillas.
Accommodation at Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge consists of 11 spacious, well-furnished rooms with en-suite bathrooms featuring hot and cold running water.
Each room provides breathtaking views of Lake Mulehe and the Virunga Ranges.
The restaurant at Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge serves continental meals prepared by well-experienced chefs.
The lodge also hosts themed dinner nights.
The well-stocked bar offers a variety of drinks that you can enjoy by the campfire pit while sharing your day’s experiences with fellow travelers.
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge stands out as one of the best mid-range lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
It is also often used by budget gorilla trekking tourists.
Additionally, Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge is a part of Uganda Cultural Lodges.
It was constructed using African local materials with a blend of modernity, making it an Eco-friendly lodge.
Cultural Tours at Lake Mulehe
Visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is not enough until you visit the Batwa People.
The Batwa people were the original inhabitants of the ancient rainforests before it became a national park.
They used to live in the forest as hunter-gatherers, depending on it for shelter, food, and medicine.
When you visit the Batwa people, you will be entertained with local traditional Batwa music and dance, and you can also listen to their ancient forest stories about how they used to live and survive in the forests.
Mountain Biking Around the Lodge
Mountain biking can be enjoyed from Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge by renting bikes at the lodge.
The countryside provides excellent terrain suitable for biking.
You can relish biking across the rolling green hills, villages, and around the lake.
Canoeing on Lake Mulehe
Apart from mountain biking, don’t miss the chance to take a local dugout canoe boat to explore Lake Mulehe.
The views of the Virunga Ranges and the surrounding countryside are simply irresistible, with lots of water birds to be seen.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla trekking is the primary safari activity for visitors staying at the lodge.
Gorilla trekking always begins in the morning and takes between 2 to 7 hours, depending on the hikers’ speed and the location of the gorilla family.
Once you find the family you’re trekking, an hour is given for you to observe and take photos of these apes.
Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla habituation is the best option for primatologists but is more expensive.
You get to spend 4 hours with mountain gorillas, unlike the normal gorilla trekking experience, which only affords you an hour with these gorillas.
Gorilla habituation is the process of making mountain gorillas accustomed to human presence.
This is carried out by researchers and scientists over a period of 2-3 years until gorillas pass a habituation exercise, at which point the family can be open to the public for trekking.
