{"product_id":"gorilla-forest-lodge-an-ak-sanctuary-18488","title":"Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A\u0026K Sanctuary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the iconic lodge has been beautifully reimagined for a new era. The palm-thatched 10-suite retreat, nestled seamlessly in its lush cloud forest surroundings, takes sustainable luxury to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated lodge uses natural, locally sourced materials, showcasing the best of Ugandan artisanship the lodge. A free flowing open-sided lounge, bar and dining space decorated in shades of pale terracotta, with high-quality furniture and artworks forms the beating heart of the lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explorer’s Lounge has books, maps, even replica gorilla bones to give guests a deeper understanding of the creatures they have come to see; while the spa has an extensive menu of restorative treatments after days spent in the wild. At sunset, a campfire becomes the gathering place where guests can drink cocktails and exchange gorilla stories, to a soundtrack of live African folk music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the 10 standalone suites has a private viewing deck with swing chairs handmade in Uganda; and to enhance wildlife-watching, every guest has a pair of Leica binoculars to hand during their stay. Bathrooms have huge round hammam-like baths, above which hang chandeliers of beads handmade by women in the neighbouring village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally opened in 1993 as a mobile tented camp, Gorilla Forest Lodge plays a vital role in protecting endangered mountain gorillas from extinction and is a key pillar of Abercrombie \u0026amp; Kent Philanthropy, the award-winning, community first philanthropic initiative. Every stay funds AKP projects which support the local community and in turn help protect the species which depends on the conservation of this precious ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the iconic Gorilla Forest Lodge has been beautifully reimagined for a new era. The palm-thatched 10-suite retreat, nestled seamlessly in its lush cloud forest surroundings, takes sustainable luxury to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated lodge uses natural, locally sourced materials, showcasing the best of Ugandan artisanship. A free flowing open-sided lounge, bar and dining space decorated in shades of pale terracotta, with high-quality furniture and artworks forms the beating heart of the lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Explorer’s Lounge has books, maps, even replica gorilla bones to give guests a deeper understanding of the creatures they have come to see; while the spa has an extensive menu of restorative treatments after days spent in the wild. At sunset, a campfire becomes the gathering place where guests can drink cocktails and exchange gorilla stories, to a soundtrack of live African folk music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the 10 standalone suites has a private viewing deck with swing chairs handmade in Uganda; and to enhance wildlife-watching, every guest has a pair of Leica binoculars to hand during their stay. Bathrooms have huge round hammam-like baths, above which hang chandeliers of beads handmade by women in the neighbouring village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761725046843,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/products\/gorilla-forest-lodge-an-ak-sanctuary-18488","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}