Children of any age are welcome.
Each tent features 2 queen sized beds and an en-suite bathroom with a large bathtub that looks straight into the jungle canopy as well as an indoor shower. The rooms are also equipped with a hairdryer. In addition, every tent has a personal attendant.
The camp has a bar and dining cottage overlooking the rainforest, as well as a raised natural platform for open-air dining.
There is a small gift shop at the camp offering a variety of local artifacts and practical supplies and a mini spa.
A complimentary overnight laundry service is offered in the camp.
The camp provides a torch, mosquito repellent and toiletries.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available in the main areas of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted.
Scheduled flights from Entebbe to Kihihi take approximately 2 hours. The transfer from Kihihi to the camp is one hour 15 minutes. The road transfer from Kigali (Rwanda) to the camp takes around 6 hours.
Guests can join a Community Interaction, which includes a walk through the area meeting tea pickers, see how beer is made from bananas, visit the local clinic and even a traditional medicine man. End your visit with a performance by the Batwa pygmy community.
Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity and tracking commences at 08:30. There is a daily maximum of 8 visitors to each gorilla group. The terrain is testing in places but is fine if you are physically fit. Guides are always on hand to help and assist should you need it. Once the gorillas are located, the group can enjoy their company for one hour.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years. The final decision on whether a guest can go gorilla trekking remains with the guide and camp manager.