Trekkers Tavern Cottages is an Eco-friendly lodge situated in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, just 2 kilometers from the park headquarters on top of a hill overlooking the ancient Bwindi forest.
On a clear day, you can also have panoramic views of the Virunga volcanoes.
Accommodation at Trekkers Tavern is provided in 5 spacious, well-furnished cottages with en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets.
Each room has a private veranda commanding spectacular views of Bwindi and offering opportunities to spot many birds.
The dining at Trekkers Tavern serves very delicious meals prepared by well-experienced chefs.
The well-stocked bar serves a variety of drinks, including beer, spirits, whiskeys, sodas, juice, and more.
The dining area serves mouthwatering meals prepared by one of the finest chefs in Uganda.
The staff at the lodge are very warm and welcoming, making your stay memorable and feel like home away from home.
The lodge is also located in the sector of Bwindi that was the first to receive visitors in 1993 to trek gorillas.
Trekkers Tavern Cottages is one of the best mid-range lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla Trekking near Trekkers Tavern Cottages
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the main activity, especially budget gorilla trekking tours.
The gorilla families you can trek in the Buhoma sector include Mubare gorilla family, which was the first habituated gorilla family in Bwindi, Habinyanja gorilla family, and Rushegura gorilla family.
Gorilla trekking normally takes between 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the phase of hikers and the location of the gorilla family.
Children under the age of 15 years will not be allowed to trek gorillas.
Uganda gorilla permits cost $700 per person.
How to Get There
Trekkers Tavern Cottages can be reached from Kampala, which is 462 kilometers away, approximately a 9-hour drive.
It is also a 2-hour drive from the Buhoma sector of Bwindi.
Standard chartered flights can be taken from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi airstrip.
