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Sustainability at Gorilla Heights Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge offers an eco-conscious retreat, blending luxury with sustainability. From solar power to water conservation, the lodge minimises its footprint while supporting local communities and preserving the surrounding ecosystem for a nature-immersed experience.

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Conscious Travel, Lasting Impact

We put the same effort into prioritising luxury and the comfort of our guests as we do into sustainability, community engagement and conservation practices.

 

Our desire is to maintain and care for the environment that makes Bwindi the incredible place that it is. We do so in the following ways:

  • Conserving soil and trees — No trees were cut down during the construction of Gorilla Heights Lodge, to conserve the integrity of the area's rich volcanic soils. We also planted bamboo and fruit trees on site.
  • Using sustainable energy sources — We use briquettes as an alternative source of energy to heat rooms and bath or shower water. 
  • Upholding eco-friendly waste management — We have a "no plastics" policy at the lodge, so we supply our guests with glass containers to drink water from. We have also put a waste management system in place that ensures no waste is dumped in the forest.
  • Harvesting rainwater — The architectural design of our structures ties in with our conservation efforts. Our cottages' slanted roofs allow for the collection of rainwater, which is stored on site, treated, filtered and pumped back into the facility for use. We also encourage guests to use water sparingly.
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We are also passionate about helping surrounding communities to enjoy improved livelihoods. We have done so and continue doing so in the following ways:

  • Employing and empowering local workers — During the year-long process of constructing the lodge, we employed over 150 people from the community which impacted over 600 family members. We also worked with the community to extract black volcanic stones, known as "Ikoro" from Kisoro and Nkuringo, for use on our structures. These stones are maintenance free, which also helps us conserve water. The rock extraction process also revealed fertile grounds where the community has been able to grow crops.

Sustainability Amenities

  • Water Saving Reducers on taps and showers. Irrigation set to control garden watering.
  • Water Reduction Recyclables are sorted, weighed and reported on an online carbon savings calculator platform. Over 80% of lodge waste is recycled.

Experiences

Impenetrable Forest

Community visits

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Batwa Indigenous Tribe.

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Hiking and Nature walks

Embark on guided adventures by foot in Buniga Forest – Nature Walk.

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Gorilla Trekking

Take part in the greatest adventure at Gorilla Heights Lodge.

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Bird watching

Enjoy the wonders of the avian diversity in the heart of Bwindi.

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Canoeing and bird watching at Lake Mutanda

Discover the splendour of the Kisoro District and its abundant birdlife from a unique vantage point.

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Golden Monkey Trekking

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

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Agent rates’ application forms

Agents and operators can apply for STO rates through the link below, or download the Gorilla Heights Lodge factsheet/brochure and imagery.

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