Newmark Hotels & Reserves has added Gorilla Heights Lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to its African portfolio. The lodge officially opened on November 7, marking Newmark’s re-entry into the gorilla trekking market, having formerly operated in this industry at a Rwandan property.
The lodge comprises 15 luxury cottages and is situated at a vantage point with views of the Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – home to around 20 habituated Mountain gorilla families.
Facilities at the lodge include a spa with steam and sauna facilities, the Humura Restaurant (developed under the guidance of Newmark’s Head Chef Chris Erasmus and Group Sommelier Marlvin Gwese), a bar area and multiple relaxation areas.
Nkuringo, the closest gorilla trekking sector, is a 15-minute walk from the lodge. Nkuringo is home to four gorilla families with a population of 48 individuals. Nearby, the Rushaga trekking sector is home to another 10 gorilla families and, golden monkey trekking can be enjoyed in the Mgahinga sector.