Opened in 2016, this gorgeous lodge features stilted cottages sloped above the valley floor. Rooms feature African design accents, woven ceilings and terraces with views. There are canopy beds, huge shower heads and hot water, and very welcoming service.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Southwestern Uganda
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