Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp has announced a temporary closure from 26th October 2024 to 30th April 2025, embarking on a transformative journey towards innovation. This strategic pause in operations is designed to facilitate a comprehensive redesign of the camp, ensuring an enhanced guest experience that aligns with the cutting-edge standards set by Sanctuary Olonana in Masai Mara, Kenya. During this period, the camp will not accept bookings, paving the way for a seamless transition to its new iteration.
Why closed & when to open Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
The temporary closure of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp for a seven-month period is aimed at executing an ambitious renovation plan. This timeframe has been carefully selected to minimize disruption and encapsulates a period of intense creativity and construction. By temporarily halting guest bookings and operations, the camp intends to focus entirely on the meticulous planning and execution of its innovative redesign and the expected opening will be on 1st May.
The new look will be as Sanctuary Olonana
The design transformation of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is set to embody the essence of luxury and sustainability, much like its counterpart, Sanctuary Olonana. While the number of camps will remain unchanged (10 tents), the architectural and interior design will undergo a significant overhaul, promising a fresh and sophisticated look that complements the natural beauty of its surroundings.
The proposed redesign of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp draws inspiration from Sanctuary Olonana, known for its exceptional blend of eco-friendly practices and luxury. This benchmark of excellence in Masai Mara, Kenya, serves as a guiding star for the transformation, ensuring that guests will enjoy a similarly high standard of accommodation and amenities amidst the serene beauty of the forest.
Expected price increase
Reflecting on the extensive renovations and the uplift in the guest experience, the management of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp anticipates a price increase of up to 20%. This adjustment is deemed necessary to align with the enhanced quality of service and the sustainable practices that will be integral to the camp’s new identity.
Guest experience in future
The reimagination of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is poised to set a new benchmark in luxury eco-tourism. Upon its reopening, guests can look forward to an unparalleled lodging experience that marries the mystique of the forest with modern luxuries and sustainability. This visionary approach is not just a promise of aesthetic enhancement but an invitation to experience the wild in a way that is respectful, immersive, and utterly unforgettable.
Location of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Deep in the heart of Uganda’s breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest lies Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, an astonishing lodge where a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the majesty of one of Africa’s most remarkable creatures awaits.
One of the most exciting features of Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is its unrivalled position, located just inside the gates to the forest and a five-minute walk from the Uganda Wildlife Authority Centre. This is where gorilla trekking adventures begin.