Of the most atmospheric of Bwindi's luxury lodges, this one is tucked within the park's boundaries. Its eight sumptuous safari tents have mahogany floorboards with private porches and are set on the forest's misty slopes. The campfire on the lawn is tailor-made for gorilla debriefing.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Southwestern Uganda
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