Newmark Hotels & Reserves has announced the addition of Gorilla Heights Lodge, defined by luxury accommodation and gorilla trekking experiences, to its rapidly expanding African portfolio. Located in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the lodge officially opened under Newmark’s management on November 7, marking the group’s re-entry into the gorilla trekking market, having formerly operated in this industry at an exclusive Rwandan property.
Gorilla Heights Lodge spans 12 acres and is set at the highest vantage point in the Bwindi sector of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Given its unique location, the lodge offers views of the Virunga Mountains and the forest, where several mountain gorilla families reside. The eco-friendly lodge comprises 15 cottages, which have large windows and private balconies that take advantage of the views over the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Gorilla Heights Lodge is designed for guests to embrace gorilla and golden monkey trekking excursions, with Nkuringo, the closest gorilla trekking sector, only a 15-minute walk from the lodge. This area is home to four gorilla families, amounting to a population of 48. Nearby, the Rushaga trekking sector is home to another 10 gorilla families, while golden monkeys are found in the Mgahinga sector. In addition to these trekking experiences, guests will be able to enjoy the biodiversity of the national park, which is home to an array of tree species, ferns and birds.
The in-house Humura Restaurant has a terrace where guests can enjoy views of the Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Additionally, Canopy Bar offers beverages, coffees and African blended teas. At night, guests can enjoy the sight of Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Skilled therapists at the IKE Spa offer a variety of treatments and massages so guests can unwind after a long day of gorilla trekking. The spa also offers steam and sauna facilities, and a pool.
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