SilverBack Lodge

About SilverBack Lodge

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SilverBack Lodge has a great position in Buhoma, next to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Set quite high up, it has fabulous views down the valley and over the adjacent forest.

It is a long low building housing a main public area with lounge and dining rooms, and seven bedrooms. The rooms are simply but well furnished and have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including beds with mosquito netting over them, lockable doors, and en-suite bathrooms with good showers (hot water).

The rooms are all attached to each other, but with the exception of room 1 (the closest to the public section) we did not find that noise was an issue. Room 1 is right next door to the lounge area, so if people are staying up chatting this can be heard.

The food here when we visited (March 2010) was truly superb, and the staff were all friendly and very professional.

If you want to stay in a building (as opposed to a tented room) whilst you are in Buhoma, SilverBack is a good option to consider, and it's at a good price in comparison to many other alternatives here.

Information

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Highlights

Trek to see the mountain gorillas.
Many of ther treks in the region including to waterfalls and along rivers.
Visit local schools and hospital.

Situation

In Buhoma village next to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Activities

Gorillas trekking and other walks; visit local school; visit local hospital.

Facilities

Lounge and dining room.

Child policy

Children welcome (but they are not allowed to trek to see the gorillas unless 15yrs or over).

Open

All year.

Best time

Any time.

Inclusions

This is usually sold on a half board basis.

Meals

Excellent three-course dinners. Great breakfasts.

Pricing guidelines for Uganda

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £500 to £700 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Uganda combines well with Rwanda and Kenya. Please note that gorillas permits add on about US$500 per visit. We charge these to you at the time of booking.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week gorillas and game safariBetween £2000 and £2500
2 week highlights of Uganda holidayBetween £3500 and £4500

Tribes Advisor

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The staff here are what makes this place. The building is nothing special (though it has a great position above Buhoma and looking down over the valley and mountains), and the rooms basic but fine (could do with more light). However the staff are very eager to please, and they do!
Also the food here was particularly good - some of the best I had in my time in Uganda.

Amanda Marks, Tribes director, stayed here 1 night in March 2010

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