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Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Gorilla Territory, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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Johannesburg
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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An amazing place, an amazing country and amazing people. The lodge is situated inside the Bwindi forest, and offers luxury accomodation- in line with expecatations at the good game parks in Africa. The staff were incredible. Very helpful and extremely friendly. Everything was sorted out for us, including organising our gorilla passes, ensuring we were registered for the excursions etc...... More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We stayed 2 nights at the lodge for gorilla trekking. The lodge is very good situated in the N.P. The rooms are great and the staff is very friendly, but the food has not the quality that it schould have for a lodge with this prices.

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, liked our rooms and location, and found our staff friendly. We would be grateful if you could let us know which aspects of your dining experience didn’t please you so that we can work... More

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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There is not really anything e can fault with GFC. Like all of Sanctuary's camps and lodges, the standards are excellent. The staff is attentive, friendly and helpful. Since we were the only guests, Jackson - acting manager - joined us for our Batwa experience and hospital visit, which was good fun. The rooms are spacious and very nicely decorated.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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We stayed there 3 nights and tracked gorillas for two days - the tracking experience was awesome and we got really close to the gorillas. My view of the lodge is mixed. Obviously I did not try any other lodge in Bwindi so I cannot compare. First, the staff is really outstanding. Ludovic our housekeeper did a great job at... More

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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We stayed at the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp for three nights. The accommodations were excellent with comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. The morning wake up call was your coffee or tea delivered to your room. The staff was particularly friendly and helpful. After a long day trekking to find the gorillas, an indescribable experience in itself,... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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I stayed at the Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp in Feb 2012 and was the only guest for 2 of the 3 nights. The facilities were excellent. Bed great -- best shower. All the staff were so helpful including the manager Ian, the room/laundry man Moses who was so obliging, and even the masseur Precious (yes that is her name "Precious")... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Went there for 3 days gorilla tracking and found ourselves the only guests! The staff was very friendly, the food delicious and the tent lodges clean and spacious. Only the smelling mattresses did not really fit into the picture.

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly during your stay. However, we would like to address your comment regarding the mattress in camp. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest, like many other lodges in Bwindi National Park faces the challenge of... More

Seattle, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This permanent tented lodge is commensurate with the experience f being in Africa. The experience of trekking for gorillas just blends nicely into the adventurous feel of luxurious tent lodging. These permanent tents have electricity and plumbing .. A claw foot soakingbtub is a delight and the shower which opens up to the trees outside adds to the agicsl feeling... More

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Mondsee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This is the perfect lodge for gorilla trekking in Buhoma. The staff is very friendly and care taking. We had a great time together with our 3 juniors! The chalets are huge and very clean. Its good time to relax after the trekkings.

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London, England, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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The team at the SGFC were amazing and very friendly. Upon arrival the team showed us to our beautiful lodge which was very luxurious incorporating your own private bathroom, bedroom and balcony. We spent two days with two different gorilla groups and found the experience truly amazing. The SGFC is located within walking distance of the majority of the start... More

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