Sharp Island Gorilla Lodge
Uganda
The Lodge
Welcome to the Sharp Island Gorilla Lodge!
This beautiful Lodge, which was opened in 2016, is located on an island in the scenic Lake Bunyonyi in the paradisiacal Kigezi highlands. In the west the forests of Bwindi Forest National Park rise, which houses the mountain gorillas.
The local name of this Island is Njuyera; it has a great history.
For about 50 years, it was the home of Doc Lennen Sharp, a missionary and doctor in the early years of the 20th century. He and his wife made this island a unique place. If you visit it now, you experience the joy of an impressive botanical garden. There are many different plants and flowers from East Africa and a vast population of exotic birds, which can only be found on this island.
The island also offers a spectacular view to the lake and its surroundings at all different angles.
The Sharp Island Gorilla Lodge offers a combination of African flair and European standards. Our lodges incorporate a lot of know-how from Austria. We know what international guests want!
The buildings and furniture of our lodges are made almost exclusively with traditional methods using local materials, thereby creating a unique, quaint atmosphere. The large bathroom area is based on the comfort of European luxury hotels. Here you can find rest and refreshment after an exciting day.
Social traveling
The highest degree of hospitality for a good cause. Both lodges share the same social background: 20% of the proceeds go to projects of the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda.
We use our long-term experience with aid projects in Uganda to strengthen and support the region and the people who live there, such as the project to support the Batwa Pygmies: as one of the oldest tribes in Africa, they are supported with programs for education, agriculture and water management projects.
Other projects of the Jane Goodall Institute can be found here. (Link)
Accommodation
Sharp Island Gorilla Lodge provides a total of four comfortable and spacious cabins, which display African style blended with European comfort.
Each cabin has been strategically placed with a spectacular view of the lake and the surroundings.
All cabins have a thatched roof and are built on raised platforms with a private deck.
Each Safari Double Room contains a single King-sized bed suitable for either a couple sharing or a single guest, while the Twin Rooms have been set up with two twin beds.
All Safari Rooms contain the very best elements to ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay; they are equipped with mosquito nets, luxury bed linens and full bathroom amenities with an indoor rain shower.
Prices
| SHARP ISLAND GORILLA LODGE RATES – Effective December 2018 – |
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| Room Category | Rate per Night per person sharing | Occupancy Description | ||
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BB | FB | ||
| Twin or Double Cabine | 2 | US$ 124 | US$ 149 | Maximum capacity 2 adults |
| Single Cabin | 1 | US$ 165 | US$ 190 | Maximum capacity - 1 pax. no extra persons allowable |
Other rate details
Children between 2-5 years sleeping with their parents are of free charge
Children between 6-12 years sleeping with their parents, each pay 50% of the adult cost.
Children between 6-12 years sleeping in their own room, each pay 75% of the adult cost.
Driver Guides may stay free of charge and will be provided with meals but this will be subject to availability.
Check-in time is 12:30pm while check-out time is 11:00am.
Late check-out is subject to the following charges:
2 hours extension - 25% of room rate
4 hours extension - 50% of room rate
Beyond 4 hours extension -100% of room rate
Bookings & Cancellation Procedure.
Bookings are only accepted in writing either in hard copy or via email.
A 10% deposit is required to confirm bookings made outside 45 days before arrival. This deposit is non-refundable.
Bookings made within 45 days before arrival must be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
Prices are quoted in US dollars and we reserve the right to change it without prior notice.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash. Please note that payments by international bank transfers attract a 5% service charge.
Special charges for cancellation, no show fees, or reduction in numbers are as follows:
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30 or more Days’ Notice of cancellation |
0% cancellation fee will be charged. |
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29-15 Days’ Notice of cancellation |
25% cancellation feewill be charged. |
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14-7 Days’ Notice of cancellation |
50% cancellation feewill be charged. |
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6-0 Days’ Notice of cancellation |
100% cancellation feewill be charged. |
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Amenities
- Spectacular views of the lake and the surroundings
- High quality bathroom amenities
- Luggage rack
- 24-hour inverter electricity
- Solar-powered hot water geyser
- Power outlets for charging electrical equipment (220V)
- Laundry services included
- Turn down service
- Private balcony with chair and coffee table
- En suite rooms with indoor bathroom/shower and toilet
- Four-poster bed with mosquito nets
Besides the four luxury cabins we offer two comfortable rooms in the main building and also two budget rooms.
Activities
An unforgettable experience: Gorilla Tracks
The Gorilla Highlands are home to around half the world's surviving mountain gorillas. Around 400 animals live in the National Park’s forests, which rise up to 2600 meters above sea level.
We organize Gorilla tracks, where you can experience these fascinating animals up close. Anyone who has looked a gorilla in its eyes sees the world differently afterwards: the strength and serenity of the animals; the tender handling of the little ones – you can be sure the gorillas will have a deep, lasting impression on you.
In addition to the gorillas 90 species of mammals, including chimpanzees and elephants, live in Bwindi Forestland.
357 species of birds attract birdwatchers from around the world to Lake Bunyonyi.
Besides Gorilla trekking you can go on boat tours on the lake, go mountain hiking, or do village walks in adjacent villages. You will have the unique chance to get acquainted with the local culture and customs and interact with the inhabitants, a very special group of African people known as Batwa Pygmies.
Getting to us
By Road:
Travel through Kabale town, which is about 400 kilometers from Kampala. After Kabale on the way to Kisoro there is a road to the Lake (about 5 kilometers) and from the Landing site our boat will take you to the island in 20 minutes.
By Air:
Sharp Island Wilderness Lodge can also be reached by air using chartered aircraft from Entebbe International
Airfields are in Kisoro and in Kabale
Contact
Kampala Office | Plot 27 Bandali Rise | Bugolobi – Kampala | Tel: +256 (0) 783 864 900 OR +256 (0) 718 864 900 | Email: info@kabalegalodge.com
Travel Info
By Road:
Travel through Kabale town, which is about 400 kilometers from Kampala. After Kabale on the way to Kisoro there is a road to the Lake (about 5 kilometers) and from the Landing site our boat will take you to the island in 20 minutes.
By Air:
Sharp Island Wilderness Lodge can also be reached by air using chartered aircraft from Entebbe International
Airfields are in Kisoro and in Kabale
