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Silverback Lodge
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24 guest reviews analysed
Fifth St, Kampala, Bwindi, Western Region, 12345, UG · Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.2 / 100
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Analysed from 24 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.
Best for
- safari
- couples
- adventure
- wellness
About Silverback Lodge
Silverback Lodge is a 12-room eco-lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, offering access to mountain gorilla trekking. The property includes Engagi Restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Butler service is provided from arrival to farewell.
Spa facilities are available at Wellnest, where guests can enjoy treatments described as immersed in nature’s tranquillity. Kisoro Airport (KXO) is 28 km from the lodge. The property is listed as 5 stars and combines dining, wellness and guided wildlife access in a forest location.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its 12-room scale, 5 stars classification, on-site dining at Engagi Restaurant, spa facilities at Wellnest and full butler service. The lodge’s location in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and proximity to KXO (28 km) support wildlife-focused stays and logistical convenience.
Key facts
- Keys
- 12 rooms
- Type
- Safari, Remote
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant
- Bar — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Bar
Rooms
- Butler service — evidence: Butler service from arrival to farewell—your personal host is always on hand.
Wellness
- Spa — Enjoy a spa treatment, immersed in nature’s tranquillity.
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Gym
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
-1.0521, 29.6201Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXOprimary | Kisoro AirportKisoro · Small | 28 km | ≈ 46 min | Fly here |
| KHX | Savannah AirstripKihihi · Medium | 38 km | ≈ 60 min | Fly here |
| GOM | Goma International AirportGoma · Large | 80 km | ≈ 115 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields