Budget Lodges in Nkuringo | Affordable Stays for Trekking in Bwindi Uganda

Traveling on a budget allows you to save money while still enjoying great gorilla adventures in Uganda. In the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi, which is home to the main gorilla family named after the hills in the area, there are several budget lodges.

Some provide meals with an on-site restaurant and bar, while others may require you to cook for yourself or eat at nearby restaurants. The main budget accommodations in this sector include:

Mutanda Eco Community Centre

This lodge offers good camping facilities, including a restaurant that prepares healthy meals for guests. The camps are set on raised platforms with roofs to protect visitors from rain, especially during the wet season.

Mutanda is located near Lake Mutanda and can host more than ten guests in four cabin bandas. It also has a dormitory with bunk beds and comfortable bedding, giving visitors a simple and pleasant stay.

Nshongi Camp

Nshongi Camp has four traditional bandas with private bathrooms, toiletries, and mosquito nets to keep you safe from insects. Guests are advised to carry insect repellent and avoid bright-coloured clothes when moving outside.

The bandas have double beds for a good night’s rest. In the evening, a campfire is lit to keep guests warm, offering a chance to meet other travelers while enjoying a hot drink or roasted snacks.

Bwindi Backpackers

Located at the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Backpackers gives guests a choice between self-camping (where you carry your own equipment) or staying in cottages and self-contained rooms with comfortable bedding. The lodge is affordable and provides basic services.

Other budget options in the Nkuringo sector include Bwindi Orungano Lodge, Karungi Camp, Wagtail Safari Lodge, Albertine Gorilla Campsite, and Gorilla Close Up Lodge. These can all be reached by road or air transport.

The Nkuringo sector is known for its gorilla families. The Nkuringo family was first led by a silverback named Nkuringo, who died in 2008. Leadership later passed to Rafiki, who was sadly killed by poachers, but the group has continued to grow and is now habituated to human presence.

In the past, these gorillas sometimes destroyed crops in nearby gardens, but today they attract visitors from around the world. Other families in this sector include the Christmas Gorilla Family and the Bushaho Gorilla Family, led by the silverback Bahati with eight members.

Visitors to Nkuringo can also enjoy spotting many bird species, animals, and forest plants along the tough but rewarding trails. On clear days, you may even catch a view of Nyamuragira Volcano in Virunga National Park.

Create lasting memories by staying in one of the budget lodges in Nkuringo sector.