Fodor's Expert Review Buhoma Lodge

The cottages at Buhoma Lodge, located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, rise up on stilts out of the hillside, ensuring that views from the highest rooms—long, sweeping vistas down the mist-clad valley—are some of the best this side of the forest. Inside the rooms, cream walls and bedspreads offset Congolese masks and woven basket decor; the kitenge (African print) robes and paper-bead curtain ties add an authentic local touch. Bathtubs have been added to some of the en suites, which are much appreciated after a hard day's gorilla tracking. Charcoal braziers are lit every night as waiters serve up tasty four-course dinners in the cozy lounge and open-air dining room. Uganda Exclusive Camps’ lodges have set the bar high: few others meet their responsible tourism standards; lodge operations focus on low environmental impact; a craft shop supports a local women's group. Full board includes house drinks and a complimentary massage. We suggest you ask for cottage 2 or 4 to guarantee the panoramas, but be prepared for steps.