"Incredible staff! Jackie is one of the kindest persons I've met. Clean and comfortable lodge with delicious food. The road to this lodge is an adventure all by itself, but well worth the trip. Most travelers stay here for the gorilla treks in Bwindi. We stayed almost a week to rest after flying from USA to Uganda. We bird watched, visited the Batwa, enjoyed the local dancers, trekked to the gorillas and relaxed. The room was clean and the bed comfortable, with a lovely view, and the food was delicious. Couldn't ask for more!"

"I was passing by and stopped at the sign post ,I was warmly welcomed by the receptionist, I enjoyed the quietness of the place and I had great break fast in the morning. The easy access to Kisoro town made it plus for me. Was amazed by the distance to the airstrip too"

"We stayed here for 3 nights with our two (30 year old nephews) and friends on our 2 week tour of primate tracking. The property sits on a mountain at 6000 feet, overlooking Lake Mutanda. One day we did some mountain biking from the lodge. It is quite challenging. One Day 2, our guides drove us two hours to do the Golden Monkey Tracking. Another incredible experience. Our final day, some of us had Spensa take us out on the boat. We did some birding and exploring. Our nephews took out the kayaks. The food is delicious. Phiona was always there willing to assist in anyway. They do a phenomenal job cleaning your boots and gaiters. Charles is always checking in to see if you need anything. We had one of the best rooms (14). Our friends were in the attached room (13). We could hear them at times through the door BUT as far as the sunrises - these are the best rooms. BUT BEWARE, these rooms are a long, uphill to the lodge itself. Our friends had Rooms 9 & 10 but the sunrises weren’t as good. Rooms were spotless and the shower was the best for our entire 2 weeks in Uganda."

"Excellent place to stay. Peaceful location with beautiful gardens. The houses are like home from home. Spotlessly clean and well equipped with all needs catered for. Also can provide delicious home cooked food which I have really enjoyed. I would highly recommend these guest houses."

"I would strongly recommend not to stay at this hotel!!! We did not have hot water in our room and this repeated for the 2 nights that we stayed there. We did not expect high end cuisine and we visited the area to see the mountain gorillas, but the food was tasteless and the fact that they used serving "tricks" didn't make the food better. Unfortunately, they didn't even understand why we were complaining about the food. They are disorganized and mixed up our laundry with other guests' laundry. In summary - this is a very unprofessional hotel that supplies very poor service."

"Honestly the best place to stay in the whole of Kisoro! Ivan makes sure you will get the most out of your experience by taking you to some hidden gems, and will help with everything you need. Besides, the hotel is spacious with both inside and outside areas to sit, warm and comfy, and it has a nice restaurant too."

"I spent two great nights here. The lodge enjoys a great location on the southern part of Bwindi, a very short distance to the UWA visitor's Centre where you register and get a briefing before you embark your Gorilla trekking experience. Isabel and her team were polite and always eager to help. Special mention to my room Steward Gilbert. A calm, dedicated chap. The rooms at the lodge are quite spacious, i always had a very hot shower (Bwindi can become very cold because of high altitude and the rainforest) and they always provided a hot water bottle at night. The food was nice but become cold so quickly, probably because of the weather."

"From the moment my husband and I arrived to the Bwindi Orugano Lodge, we were completely blown away by how beautiful it was! On top of the beauty, the staff at the the lodge were top notch! We felt completely taken care of the entire time - our room was always clean, the food was OUTSTANDING, and all of our questions were promptly answered. The only thing that I would have changed would be to stay longer."

"My stay at Kaara Mountain Gorilla Lodge was exactly what I needed. The lodge sits with stunning, uninterrupted views of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Waking up to that misty forest and the mountains in the distance is unforgettable. What stood out most was the peace and quiet. The area is incredibly calm, with only the sounds of birds and nature around you. It’s the kind of place that instantly gives you relaxation and peace of mind the moment you arrive. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with hot showers, good beds, and reliable staff service. For the price, the value is excellent — you get a premium experience without overpaying. Perfect for unwinding after gorilla trekking. Highly recommend for couples, solo travelers, and anyone visiting Bwindi. I’ll definitely be back. Stayed: November 2025 Name: Paul"