Engagi Lodge is a mid-range accommodation that is situated in the breathtaking setting of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, providing stunning views of the dense forest canopy. Engagi Lodge is set on a huge tract of land near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Click here to see mountain gorilla trekking tours.

 Engagi Lodge is built with local materials and local talent. Engagi Lodge was built with rock-sourced materials collected on-site, strong and large eucalyptus trees, and banana-thatched African-style rooms sourced locally from local farmers.

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 Engagi Lodge’s main lodge building is separated into a bar and sitting area, and the dining room with a big outdoor verandah offers the viewing platform. Engagi Lodge is spacious enough to cater to larger groups as well.

 Engagi Lodge has 8 en-suite cottages that are spacious and hidden in the foliage of Bwindi. Each cottage ranges from double to twin beds, and rooms offer bathrooms with fully flushing toilets and hot and cold running showers. All the rooms have private verandas where tourists can relax with a morning cup of tea or coffee as they view the forest canopy of Bwindi.

The Engagi Lodge’s kitchen is built far away from the lodge’s common area to ensure maximum privacy. Serving three-course meals and meeting tourists’ requirements are more important, and vegetarians are well catered for by the lodge’s experienced team.

Bwindi Area Attractions

Staying at the Engagi Lodge is a good gorilla trekking starting base and allows travelers to conveniently take advantage of so many other varied tourist attractions along the Bwindi Impenetrable area. These activities include gorilla trekking, game drives, bird watching, nature walks, and hiking.

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi is famous worldwide; the forest is among the richest ecosystems in Africa and the biodiversity of species featured in this national park. Bwindi provides habitat for more than 120 species of mammals, 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species, 163 tree species, 100 fern species, 27 frog species, chameleons, geckos, and other endangered species.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park also acts as an ancient sanctuary for chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and many birds (like hornbills and turacos). Bwindi is perhaps famous for its 604 mountain gorillas, which is half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorillas. The Engagi Lodge Bwindi is strategically situated a few minutes from the tracking point in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi as you visit this remarkable protected area.

Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions

A tour to view the Uganda Tree Climbing Lion in the Ishasha sector is a must, and it's easily accessible from Engagi Lodge Bwindi. An unusual habit of fully grown lions lying lazily on the fig tree tops in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth.

Bird Watching

 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park offers birdwatchers delight! There are more than 346 species of birds documented that make Bwindi their home. Enthusiastic bird viewers can count on seeing hundreds of different species on a lucky day’s trek.

Batwa Pygmies

Batwa pygmies of the Bwindi region are ancient people who are proud of their heritage and uniqueness; they see themselves as possessors of skills and powers. Batwa pygmies showcase all the old ways of setting fire back in the days. Batwa people were forest fruit gatherers, hunters, and honey collectors and also prided themselves on their abilities as storytellers and dancers.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is open for mountain gorilla trekking throughout the year, but the best times to visit are from June to September and December to February. This is when forest trekking trails are relatively dry, less slippery, and not muddy. Also, a traveler’s chance of spotting gorillas in the dry season is higher during the above months.