anctuary Retreats has re-
launched its Sanctuary Go-
rilla Forest Camp in Uganda
after an extensive refur-
bishment. Sanctuary Gorilla
Forest Camp comprises
eight private luxury tents in the Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest. The camp blends in
with the African mountain landscape and
from there, guests can enjoy gorilla
trekking.
The recent refurbishments include a new
thatched roof, wooden floors, furniture
made from natural materials, and local
artefacts in the communal areas. New
electrical geysers were installed to provide
hot water, a new reception area was cre-
ated, as well as a camp boutique and a
camp office. There’s a new kitchen and
serving area, and additional improve-
ments have been made to facilitate back-
of-house. Guest tents have undergone
renovation and redecoration, including
new tiled roofs and soft furnishings. Each
tent has a large stone-walled bathroom
with private sections, and a free-standing
bathtub.
The communal area consists of a comfort-
able lounge with a well-stocked bar and
dining area, with views over the verdant
rainforest. Meals at the camp are prepared
using local ingredients, such as the tradi-
tional smoked beef in peanut sauce
served with Kalo (millet bread). Candlelitdinners are available on request, served
on guests’ private deck. Spa treatments at
the camps by a specialist therapist include
herbal massages, hydrating facials, foot
massages and manicures. Only luxury,
eco-friendly products, created with natu-
ral ingredients are used. There are also
yoga kits in all the tents.
Some 90% of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest
Camp’s team come from the local com-
munities around Biwindi, and are trained
and given permanent employment. The
lodge also sources supplies locally.
The camp supports Bwindi Community
Hospital and Ebenezer Nursery and Pri-
mary School and has initiated the Bwindi
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RELAUNCHES UGANDA CAMP